Daring vs Vivera:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Vivera had more branded searches than Daring among plant based meat brands worldwide. Vivera had about 368,000 branded searches, while Daring had 5,400. Vivera made up 53.6% of all plant based meat brand searches we track, and Daring accounted for 0.79%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plant based meat brands, Daring appeared in two of the five answers and Vivera in none.
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Top plant based meat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Daring was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Vivera 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.
- MorningStar Farms5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Beyond Meat4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Impossible Foods4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gardein4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Daring2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Quorn1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vivera0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Linda McCartney0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about plant based meat brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plant based meat brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plant based meat brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plant based meat brand for meat free meals?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plant based burgers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plant based chicken”
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 Daring or Vivera more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Daring and Vivera by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight plant based meat brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Vivera, Daring. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Vivera | Linda McCartney | Beyond Meat | Impossible Foods | Quorn | Gardein | MorningStar Farms | Daring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.2% | 15.6% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 0.93% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 42% | 23.2% | 28% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.75% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.3% | 29.8% | 19.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.65% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.1% | 30.4% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.2% | 33.9% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.8% | 40% | 14.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
| Apr 2026 | 49% | 27% | 18% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.72% |
| May 2026 | 44.6% | 36.7% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.8% | 32.1% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.8% | 28.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.76% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.9% | 28% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.6% | 29.5% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.79% |
How has the Daring and Vivera comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Vivera was ahead of Daring in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Daring’s share of searches among plant based meat brands worldwide moved from 0.41% to 0.79%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vivera’s share of searches among plant based meat brands worldwide moved from 28.2% to 53.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 368K.
How did search popularity change for plant based meat brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Vivera gained share of searches among plant based meat brands worldwide, from 50.9% to 53.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Daring’s and Vivera’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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