Fage vs The Collective:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Collective had more branded searches than Fage among yoghurt brands worldwide. The Collective had about 136,000 branded searches, while Fage had 60,500. The Collective made up 11.3% of all yoghurt brand searches we track, and Fage accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about yoghurt brands, Fage appeared in four of the five answers and The Collective in none.
Who do people search for more?
The Collective, about 2 searches for every 1 for Fage
Who does AI mention more?
Fage, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, The Collective in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Fage, the only one of the two named
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Top yoghurt brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fage was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. The Collective 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.
Chobani4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Fage4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Siggi's4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oikos3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yoplait2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Müller0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- The Collective0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Activia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Noosa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about yoghurt brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which yoghurt brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best yoghurt brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best yoghurt brand for everyday snacking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“high protein yoghurt”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best yoghurt”
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 Fage or The Collective more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fage and The Collective by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine yoghurt brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for The Collective, Fage. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Müller | Chobani | The Collective | Oikos | Activia | Fage | Yoplait | Noosa | Siggi's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.9% | 27.7% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.3% | 20.9% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 16.8% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 30% | 20.1% | 13.5% | 11% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 4.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.4% | 22.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 31% | 20.7% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 21.2% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 32.2% | 21.5% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.9% | 19.2% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.1% | 17.4% | 11.8% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.3% | 24.8% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.5% | 25% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
How has the Fage and The Collective comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Collective was ahead of Fage in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fage’s share of searches among yoghurt brands worldwide moved from 3.7% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Collective’s share of searches among yoghurt brands worldwide moved from 8.3% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 136K.
How did search popularity change for yoghurt brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Fage overtook Yoplait to rank 6th among yoghurt brands worldwide, with 5% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Collective worldwide rose 23% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 136K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fage’s and The Collective’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.
Fage
1 branded search term
- fage
The Collective
2 branded search terms
- collective yoghurt
- the collective
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