Dolce Gusto vs Green Mountain Coffee Roasters:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dolce Gusto had more branded searches than Green Mountain Coffee Roasters among coffee pod brands worldwide. Dolce Gusto had about 1 million branded searches, while Green Mountain Coffee Roasters had 14,800. Dolce Gusto made up 2.8% of all coffee pod brand searches we track, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coffee pod brands, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters appeared in four of the five answers and Dolce Gusto in none.
Who do people search for more?
Dolce Gusto, about 68 searches for every 1 for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Who does AI mention more?
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Dolce Gusto in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the only one of the two named
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Top coffee pod brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Dolce Gusto 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.
Nespresso5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Starbucks3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Peet's Coffee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The Original Donut Shop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lavazza1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dolce Gusto0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Illy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
L'OR0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Grind0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about coffee pod brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which coffee pod brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best coffee pod brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best coffee pod brand for everyday coffee?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee pods”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee pod brands”
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 19, 2026.
Is Dolce Gusto or Green Mountain Coffee Roasters more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dolce Gusto and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten coffee pod brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Dolce Gusto, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Starbucks | Nespresso | Dolce Gusto | Peet's Coffee | Lavazza | Illy | L'OR | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters | Grind | The Original Donut Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89.1% | 6.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.32% | 0.26% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.2% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.26% | 0.21% | 0.03% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.8% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.59% | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.03% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.6% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.47% | 0.31% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.3% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.85% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 84.7% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 84.6% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 85% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.4% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.7% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.7% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Dolce Gusto and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dolce Gusto was ahead of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dolce Gusto’s share of searches among coffee pod brands worldwide moved from 2% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ share of searches among coffee pod brands worldwide held steady at 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for coffee pod brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dolce Gusto’s and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ 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.
Dolce Gusto
1 branded search term
- dolce gusto
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
1 branded search term
- green mountain coffee
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