Hiware vs Stanley:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Stanley had more branded searches than Hiware among metal straw brands worldwide. Stanley had about 49,500 branded searches, while Hiware had 2,400. Stanley made up 8.6% of all metal straw brand searches we track, and Hiware accounted for 0.41%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal straw brands, Hiware appeared in four of the five answers and Stanley in two. Hiware was mentioned before Stanley in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Stanley, about 21 searches for every 1 for Hiware
Who does AI mention more?
Hiware, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Stanley in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Hiware, named ahead of Stanley in every answer
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Top metal straw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hiware was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Stanley was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hiware was listed before Stanley in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Klean Kanteen1st
OXO2nd- Hiware3rd
- Stanley4th
Hydro Flask–
YETI–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Klean Kanteen4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hiware4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OXO4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Stanley2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hydro Flask0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- YETI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about metal straw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metal straw brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metal straw brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metal straw brand for everyday drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best metal straws”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“reusable metal straws”
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 Hiware or Stanley more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hiware and Stanley by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six metal straw brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Stanley, Hiware. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hydro Flask | Klean Kanteen | Stanley | YETI | Hiware | OXO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 81% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 81% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.9% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.53% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.9% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.52% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.7% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 0.41% | 0.5% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 0.42% | 0.63% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 76.6% | 15.4% | 6.9% | 0.61% | 0.49% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.3% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 0.93% | 0.5% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 0.63% | 0.42% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 81% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.7% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 0.41% | 0.02% |
How has the Hiware and Stanley comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Stanley was ahead of Hiware in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hiware’s share of searches among metal straw brands worldwide moved from 0.35% to 0.41%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stanley’s share of searches among metal straw brands worldwide moved from 7.3% to 8.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for metal straw brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Stanley gained share of searches among metal straw brands worldwide, from 7.3% to 8.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hiware’s and Stanley’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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