Rainbow vs Skittles:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Rainbow had more branded searches than Skittles among lolly brands worldwide. Rainbow was estimated to have 2.7M branded searches compared to Skittles’ 450K, and held a 62.4% Share of Search versus Skittles’ 10.2%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Rainbow or Skittles?
Compare the lolly and confectionery brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Rainbow, Skittles. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Rainbow | Allens | Haribo | Skittles | Mentos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.4% | 9.8% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 4.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.4% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.4% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.4% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.1% | 8.6% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.1% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.5% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 4.2% |
| May 2026 | 64.1% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.4% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.1% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 4.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 67% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.4% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 4.6% |
How has the Rainbow and Skittles comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rainbow was ahead of Skittles in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rainbow’s estimated Share of Search among lolly brands worldwide moved from 59.4% to 62.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.7M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skittles’ estimated Share of Search among lolly brands worldwide moved from 11.9% to 10.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 450K.
How did search popularity change for lolly brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Skittles gained estimated Share of Search among lolly brands worldwide, from 9% to 10.2%.
In September 2026, Rainbow lost estimated Share of Search among lolly brands worldwide, from 67% to 62.4%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rainbow’s and Skittles’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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