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Greenies vs Zuke’s:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Greenies had more branded searches than Zuke’s among dog treat brands worldwide. Greenies had about 40,500 branded searches, while Zuke’s had 9,900. Greenies made up 46.1% of all dog treat brand searches we track, and Zuke’s accounted for 11.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dog treat brands, Zuke’s appeared in four of the five answers and Greenies in two. Zuke’s was mentioned before Greenies in every answer.

Among dog treat brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Greenies, about 4 searches for every 1 for Zuke’s

Greenies 40.5K searchesZuke’s 9.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Zuke’s, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Greenies in 2

Zuke’s in 4 of 5Greenies in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Zuke’s, named ahead of Greenies in every answer

Zuke’s first in 2Greenies never first

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Top dog treat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zuke’s was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Greenies was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zuke’s was listed before Greenies in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Zuke’s1st
  2. PureBites1st
  3. Greenies3rd
  4. ZIWI Peak–
  5. Schmackos–
  6. K9 Natural–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Zuke’s4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Greenies2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PureBites2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ZIWI Peak0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Schmackos0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • K9 Natural0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which dog treat brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Zuke’s
    2. 2PureBites
    3. 3Greenies
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best dog treat brands?”

    1. 1PureBites
    2. 2Zuke’s
    3. 3Greenies
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best dog treat brand for training rewards?”

    1. 1Zuke’s
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “healthy dog treats”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “dog training treats”

      1. 1Zuke’s

    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 20, 2026.

    Is Greenies or Zuke’s more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenies and Zuke’s by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six dog treat brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

    Greenies and Zuke’s among dog treat brands worldwide, by month

    Share of searches by month for Greenies, Zuke’s. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthGreeniesZIWI PeakZuke’sSchmackosK9 NaturalPureBites
    Oct 202544.5%29.5%10.9%7.2%4%4%
    Nov 202541.4%37%8.3%6.7%3.7%3%
    Dec 202545.2%27.5%11%9%3.2%4%
    Jan 202643.5%30.1%10.6%7.1%3.9%4.7%
    Feb 202644.8%29%10.9%7.3%3.2%4.9%
    Mar 202644.4%28.7%10.9%7.2%3.9%4.8%
    Apr 202643.5%30.1%10.6%7.1%3.9%4.7%
    May 202643.9%30.4%10.7%7.2%3.9%3.9%
    Jun 202639.9%31.6%11.9%8%4.3%4.3%
    Jul 202645.7%29.6%9.1%7.4%4.1%4.1%
    Aug 202643%27.8%12.9%8.6%3.8%3.8%
    Sep 202646.1%26.1%11.3%9.2%4.1%3.3%

    How has the Greenies and Zuke’s comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Greenies was ahead of Zuke’s in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenies’ share of searches among dog treat brands worldwide moved from 44.5% to 46.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zuke’s’ share of searches among dog treat brands worldwide moved from 10.9% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.9K.

    How did search popularity change for dog treat brands worldwide in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, Greenies gained share of searches among dog treat brands worldwide, from 43% to 46.1%.

    2. In September 2026, Zuke’s lost share of searches among dog treat brands worldwide, from 12.9% to 11.3%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenies’ and Zuke’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.

    Greenies

    1 branded search term

    • greenies

    Zuke’s

    1 branded search term

    • zukes

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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