Claussen vs Grillo’s Pickles:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Grillo’s Pickles had more branded searches than Claussen among pickles brands worldwide. Grillo’s Pickles had about 165,000 branded searches, while Claussen had 37,500. Grillo’s Pickles made up 17.6% of all pickles brand searches we track, and Claussen accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pickles brands, both Claussen and Grillo’s Pickles appeared in all five answers. Grillo’s Pickles was mentioned before Claussen in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Grillo’s Pickles, about 4 searches for every 1 for Claussen
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Grillo’s Pickles, named ahead of Claussen in 3 of 5 answers
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Top pickles brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Claussen and Grillo’s Pickles showed up in all five answers. Grillo’s Pickles was listed before Claussen in three of them.
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.
- Grillo’s Pickles5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Claussen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mt. Olive4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bubbies3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Vlasic3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Baxters0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Heinz0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Opies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Branston0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Maille0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pickles brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pickles brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pickles brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pickles brand for everyday sandwiches?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pickles brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pickles”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Claussen or Grillo’s Pickles more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Claussen and Grillo’s Pickles by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 pickles brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Grillo’s Pickles, Claussen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bubbies | Baxters | Grillo’s Pickles | Heinz | Vlasic | Claussen | Opies | Branston | Mt. Olive | Maille | Mrs Elswood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.6% | 24.6% | 7.4% | 24.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.7% | 25.7% | 7.7% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.2% | 24.7% | 11.1% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.11% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 20% | 24.4% | 20% | 16.4% | 6% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.6% | 22.6% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 4.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2% | 2% | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.3% | 21.5% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 3.5% | 5% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 26.9% | 21.9% | 18% | 18% | 3% | 5.5% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 20.1% | 20.1% | 24.6% | 16.5% | 6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.5% | 20.5% | 25% | 13.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 6.2% | 0.13% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.3% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.09% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.3% | 21.5% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 4% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.11% | 0.08% |
How has the Claussen and Grillo’s Pickles comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Grillo’s Pickles was ahead of Claussen in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Claussen’s share of searches among pickles brands worldwide moved from 4.7% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 38.5K to 37.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grillo’s Pickles’ share of searches among pickles brands worldwide moved from 7.4% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for pickles brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Grillo’s Pickles lost share of searches among pickles brands worldwide, from 20.6% to 17.6%.
In September 2026, Claussen lost share of searches among pickles brands worldwide, from 4.7% to 4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Claussen’s and Grillo’s Pickles’ 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.
Claussen
2 branded search terms
- claussen
- claussen pickles
Grillo’s Pickles
1 branded search term
- grillos pickles
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