Continental vs Swanson:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Swanson had more branded searches than Continental among soup and stock brands worldwide. Swanson had about 12,100 branded searches, while Continental had 2,400. Swanson made up 1.2% of all soup and stock brand searches we track, and Continental accounted for 0.24%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soup and stock brands, Swanson appeared in three of the five answers and Continental in none.
Who do people search for more?
Swanson, about 5 searches for every 1 for Continental
Who does AI mention more?
Swanson, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Continental in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Swanson, the only one of the two named
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Top soup and stock brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Swanson was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Continental 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.
Pacific Foods4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Campbell's3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Swanson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Kitchen Basics3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rao's2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Better Than Bouillon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Maggi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Continental0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about soup and stock brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which soup or stock brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best soup and stock brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best soup or stock brand for easy cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“soup brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best soup mix”
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 Continental or Swanson more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Continental and Swanson by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight soup and stock brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Swanson, Continental. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Maggi | Campbell's | Rao's | Better Than Bouillon | Swanson | Pacific Foods | Continental | Kitchen Basics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.7% | 39.9% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.18% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.8% | 63.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 0.56% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.2% | 46.4% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.16% | 0.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.2% | 34% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 39% | 37.7% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 44% | 34.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 0.19% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.9% | 37.4% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.21% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 46.1% | 34.5% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 0.83% | 0.25% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 36.7% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.28% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.1% | 36.6% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.27% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.2% | 32.1% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 0.81% | 0.24% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.4% | 35.1% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.24% | 0.16% |
How has the Continental and Swanson comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Swanson was ahead of Continental in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Continental’s share of searches among soup and stock brands worldwide moved from 0.18% to 0.24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Swanson’s share of searches among soup and stock brands worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for soup and stock brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Swanson lost share of searches among soup and stock brands worldwide, from 1.8% to 1.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Continental worldwide rose 26.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Continental’s and Swanson’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.
Continental
1 branded search term
- continental soup
Swanson
1 branded search term
- swanson broth
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