Cape Cod vs Tyrrells:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Cape Cod had more branded searches than Tyrrells among potato chip brands worldwide. Cape Cod had about 27,100 branded searches, while Tyrrells had 18,100. Cape Cod made up 1.8% of all potato chip brand searches we track, and Tyrrells accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about potato chip brands, Cape Cod appeared in three of the five answers and Tyrrells in none.
Who do people search for more?
Cape Cod, about 50% more searches than Tyrrells
Who does AI mention more?
Cape Cod, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Tyrrells in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Cape Cod, the only one of the two named
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Top potato chip brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cape Cod was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tyrrells 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kettle5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lay's4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ruffles4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Miss Vickie's4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Cape Cod3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pringles2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Boulder Canyon2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Utz2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Herr's1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tyrrells0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about potato chip brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which potato chips should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best potato chip brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best kettle-cooked chips?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“potato chips”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“potato chip brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.
Is Cape Cod or Tyrrells more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cape Cod and Tyrrells by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 potato chip brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cape Cod, Tyrrells. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pringles | Lay's | Kettle | Ruffles | Walkers | Miss Vickie's | Boulder Canyon | Cape Cod | Utz | Herr's | Tyrrells |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.5% | 18.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.5% | 20.6% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.8% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 24.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.4% | 20.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 56% | 20.8% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 55.7% | 20.8% | 5% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.2% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.5% | 20.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.9% | 19.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.3% | 19.9% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 53.8% | 22.3% | 5.9% | 4% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
How has branded search for Cape Cod and Tyrrells changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cape Cod was ahead of Tyrrells in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Cape Cod’s share of searches among potato chip brands worldwide moved from 1.6% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tyrrells’ share of searches among potato chip brands worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for potato chip brands worldwide in October 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cape Cod worldwide rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 27.1K in October 2026.
How are Cape Cod’s and Tyrrells’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cape Cod’s and Tyrrells’ 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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