Genius vs Kingsmill:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Genius had more branded searches than Kingsmill among crumpets worldwide. Genius was estimated to have 1M branded searches compared to Kingsmill’s 2.9K, and held an 8.8% Share of Search versus Kingsmill’s 0.03%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Genius or Kingsmill?
Compare the crumpets shoppers choose between. 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 Genius, Kingsmill. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sainsbury's | Waitrose | Genius | Warburtons | Hovis | Kingsmill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 0.1% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.9% | 15% | 10% | 0.1% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.3% | 15.6% | 7% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 0.12% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.8% | 15% | 10% | 0.15% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 0.12% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.8% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 78.8% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.3% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.3% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.3% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Genius and Kingsmill comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Genius was ahead of Kingsmill in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Genius’ estimated Share of Search among crumpets worldwide moved from 10.3% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kingsmill’s estimated Share of Search among crumpets worldwide moved from 0.02% to 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for crumpets worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Genius worldwide fell 18% over 11 measured months, from 1.2M to 1M in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Genius’ and Kingsmill’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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