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Asahi vs Corona:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Corona had more branded searches than Asahi among beer brands worldwide. Corona had about 320,000 branded searches, while Asahi had 110,000. Corona made up 16.8% of all beer brand searches we track, and Asahi accounted for 5.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about beer brands, Corona appeared in three of the five answers and Asahi in two. Corona was mentioned before Asahi in every answer that named either.

Among beer brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Corona, about 3 searches for every 1 for Asahi

Corona 320K searchesAsahi 110K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Corona, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Asahi in 2

Corona in 3 of 5Asahi in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Corona, named ahead of Asahi in 3 of 3 answers

Corona first in 3Asahi never first

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Top beer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Corona was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Asahi was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Corona was listed before Asahi in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Modelo Especial1st
  2. Corona2nd
  3. Heineken3rd
  4. Guinness4th
  5. Budweiser5th
  6. Asahi6th
  7. Tui–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Modelo Especial5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Guinness4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Heineken3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Corona3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Budweiser2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Asahi2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Tui0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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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 20, 2026.

Is Asahi or Corona more popular in search?

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

Asahi and Corona among beer brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHeinekenBudweiserCoronaGuinnessAsahiModelo EspecialTui
Oct 202543.4%23.9%13.9%10.7%5.9%2.1%0.13%
Nov 202541.2%27.5%15.3%8.3%5.5%2%0.15%
Dec 202543.1%29%13.8%7.1%4.7%2.1%0.16%
Jan 202642.9%28.7%14.3%7%4.7%2.1%0.15%
Feb 202643.2%28.9%13.7%7.1%4.8%2.1%0.13%
Mar 202639.5%26.4%15.4%11.8%4.3%2.4%0.14%
Apr 202640.8%27.3%16.7%8.2%4.5%2.5%0.14%
May 202641.6%28%16.3%6.9%4.6%2.5%0.1%
Jun 202637.1%30.3%17.6%6.1%6.1%2.7%0.11%
Jul 202639.8%26.6%18.9%6.5%4.4%3.6%0.12%
Aug 202638.9%26%18.5%7.8%5.2%3.5%0.11%
Sep 202643.3%23.7%16.8%7.1%5.8%3.2%0.15%

How has the Asahi and Corona comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Corona was ahead of Asahi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Asahi’s share of searches among beer brands worldwide moved from 5.9% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 110K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Corona’s share of searches among beer brands worldwide moved from 13.9% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320K.

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

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Asahi gained share of searches among beer brands worldwide, from 5.2% to 5.8%.

  2. In September 2026, Corona lost share of searches among beer brands worldwide, from 18.5% to 16.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Asahi’s and Corona’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.

Asahi

1 branded search term

  • asahi beer

Corona

2 branded search terms

  • corona beer
  • corona extra

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