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Jif vs Vegemite:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Vegemite had more branded searches than Jif among spread brands worldwide. Vegemite had about 301,000 branded searches, while Jif had 49,500. Vegemite made up 17.8% of all spread brand searches we track, and Jif accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spread brands, Jif appeared in three of the five answers and Vegemite in none.

Among spread brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Vegemite, about 6 searches for every 1 for Jif

Vegemite 301K searchesJif 49.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Jif, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Vegemite in 0

Jif in 3 of 5Vegemite in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Jif, the only one of the two named

Jif first in 3Vegemite never named

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Top spread brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jif was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Vegemite did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Jif1st
  2. Nutella2nd
  3. Smucker's Natural3rd
  4. Justin’s4th
  5. Bonne Maman5th
  6. Peanut Butter & Co6th
  7. Vegemite–
  8. Pic's–
  9. Fix & Fogg–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Nutella3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Jif3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Smucker's Natural3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Justin’s2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bonne Maman1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Peanut Butter & Co1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Vegemite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pic's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fix & Fogg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about spread brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Jif or Vegemite more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Jif and Vegemite by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine spread brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Jif and Vegemite among spread brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Vegemite, Jif. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNutellaVegemiteBonne MamanJifPic'sPeanut Butter & CoSmucker's NaturalFix & FoggJustin’s
Oct 202571.4%17.6%6.4%2.9%1.2%0.39%0.05%0.03%<0.01%
Nov 202564.4%23.7%7.1%3.2%1.2%0.43%0.06%0.04%<0.01%
Dec 202567.7%20.4%7.4%2.7%1.2%0.4%0.07%0.03%<0.01%
Jan 202665.8%24.2%4.9%3.3%1.3%0.46%0.11%0.04%<0.01%
Feb 202677.2%15.5%3.8%2.1%0.93%0.35%0.05%0.02%<0.01%
Mar 202669.5%21%5.2%2.8%1.1%0.38%0.06%0.03%<0.01%
Apr 202670.5%21.3%4.3%2.3%1%0.46%0.06%0.03%<0.01%
May 202670.5%21.3%4.3%2.3%1.1%0.39%0.05%0.03%<0.01%
Jun 202655.8%37.6%3.4%1.9%0.91%0.4%0.04%0.03%<0.01%
Jul 202666.2%24.4%4.9%2.7%1.3%0.46%0.06%0.04%<0.01%
Aug 202667.7%20.4%7.5%2.7%1.2%0.39%0.05%0.04%<0.01%
Sep 202672.1%17.8%5.4%2.9%1.3%0.42%0.04%0.03%<0.01%

How has the Jif and Vegemite comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Vegemite was ahead of Jif in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jif’s share of searches among spread brands worldwide held steady at 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vegemite’s share of searches among spread brands worldwide moved from 17.6% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.

How did search popularity change for spread brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Vegemite lost share of searches among spread brands worldwide, from 20.4% to 17.8%.

  2. Jif’s share of searches among spread brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.9% to 2.9% in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jif’s and Vegemite’s 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.

Jif

1 branded search term

  • jif

Vegemite

1 branded search term

  • vegemite

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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