Classico vs Del Monte:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Classico had more branded searches than Del Monte among pasta sauce brands worldwide. Classico had about 450,000 branded searches, while Del Monte had 10,400. Classico made up 69.8% of all pasta sauce brand searches we track, and Del Monte accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pasta sauce brands, Classico appeared in three of the five answers and Del Monte in none.
Who do people search for more?
Classico, about 43 searches for every 1 for Del Monte
Who does AI mention more?
Classico, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Del Monte in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Classico, the only one of the two named
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Top pasta sauce brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Classico was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Del Monte 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.
Rao's5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bertolli4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Classico3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Barilla1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Newman's Own1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dolmio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Del Monte0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hunt's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Leggo's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Five Brothers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pasta sauce brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pasta sauce brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pasta sauce brand for quick dinners?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pasta sauce brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pasta sauce”
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 Classico or Del Monte more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Classico and Del Monte by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten pasta sauce brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Classico, Del Monte. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Classico | Rao's | Barilla | Dolmio | Del Monte | Hunt's | Bertolli | Leggo's | Newman's Own | Five Brothers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 25.1% | 56% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 3% | 2.8% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.4% | 50% | 6% | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.75% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.9% | 38.5% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.46% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.1% | 51.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.58% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 32% | 47.8% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.51% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.2% | 48% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.57% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 61.3% | 27.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.2% | 54% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.5% | 46.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.97% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.8% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.94% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.8% | 43.7% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2% | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Oct 2026 | 69.8% | 21% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.96% | 0.93% | 0.22% | 0.07% |
Del Monte sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “del monte sauce”.
How has branded search for Classico and Del Monte changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Classico was ahead of Del Monte in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Classico’s share of searches among pasta sauce brands worldwide moved from 25.1% to 69.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Del Monte’s share of searches among pasta sauce brands worldwide moved from 3% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.3K to 10.4K.
How did search popularity change for pasta sauce brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Classico overtook Rao's to become the leader among pasta sauce brands worldwide, with 69.8% of the searches.
In October 2026, Del Monte lost share of searches among pasta sauce brands worldwide, from 3.4% to 1.6%.
How are Classico’s and Del Monte’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Classico’s and Del Monte’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.
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