Evian vs Gerolsteiner:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Evian had more branded searches than Gerolsteiner among mineral water brands worldwide. Evian had about 135,000 branded searches, while Gerolsteiner had 90,500. Evian made up 19.2% of all mineral water brand searches we track, and Gerolsteiner accounted for 12.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mineral water brands, Gerolsteiner appeared in four of the five answers and Evian in three. Gerolsteiner was mentioned before Evian in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Evian, about 49% more searches than Gerolsteiner
Who does AI mention more?
Gerolsteiner, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Evian in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Gerolsteiner, named ahead of Evian in 4 of 4 answers
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Top mineral water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gerolsteiner was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Evian was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Gerolsteiner was listed before Evian in every answer that named either.
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.
San Pellegrino5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mountain Valley Spring Water5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Gerolsteiner4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Evian3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Perrier3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mineral water brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mineral water brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mineral water brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mineral water brand for everyday drinking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mineral water brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sparkling water brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Evian or Gerolsteiner more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Evian and Gerolsteiner by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five mineral water brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Evian, Gerolsteiner. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | San Pellegrino | Evian | Mountain Valley Spring Water | Gerolsteiner | Perrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.6% | 21.7% | 14.3% | 11.9% | 14.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.1% | 18.8% | 15.2% | 10.4% | 15.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.2% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 6% | 44.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.7% | 16.8% | 16.6% | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.7% | 20.6% | 16.1% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.1% | 18.9% | 17.9% | 10.4% | 12.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.5% | 21.6% | 17.3% | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| May 2026 | 41.5% | 19.5% | 15.2% | 10.7% | 13% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.7% | 40.7% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.6% | 23.1% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.7% | 19.7% | 14.7% | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.7% | 19.2% | 14.4% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
How has the Evian and Gerolsteiner comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Evian was ahead of Gerolsteiner in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evian’s share of searches among mineral water brands worldwide moved from 21.7% to 19.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gerolsteiner’s share of searches among mineral water brands worldwide moved from 11.9% to 12.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for mineral water brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Evian’s share of searches among mineral water brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 40.7% to 19.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gerolsteiner worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evian’s and Gerolsteiner’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.
Evian
1 branded search term
- evian
Gerolsteiner
1 branded search term
- gerolsteiner
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