Gatorade vs Powerade:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Gatorade had more branded searches than Powerade among sports drink brands worldwide. Gatorade was estimated to have 1M branded searches compared to Powerade’s 368K, and held a 62.1% Share of Search versus Powerade’s 22.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Gatorade or Powerade?
Compare the sports drink brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Gatorade, Powerade. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Gatorade | Powerade | BodyArmor | Lucozade | Prime Hydration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.5% | 18.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.4% | 19.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.5% | 19% | 7% | 8.5% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.2% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.7% | 19% | 7% | 8.5% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.6% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.4% | 19.7% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 62.9% | 23.1% | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.1% | 26.6% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.6% | 26.8% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.1% | 22.9% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Gatorade and Powerade comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gatorade was ahead of Powerade in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gatorade’s estimated Share of Search among sports drink brands worldwide moved from 62.5% to 62.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 1M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Powerade’s estimated Share of Search among sports drink brands worldwide moved from 18.7% to 22.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 368K.
How did search popularity change for sports drink brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Gatorade gained estimated Share of Search among sports drink brands worldwide, from 59.6% to 62.1%.
In August 2026, Powerade lost estimated Share of Search among sports drink brands worldwide, from 26.8% to 22.9%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gatorade’s and Powerade’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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