Inglehoffer vs Maille:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Maille had more branded searches than Inglehoffer among mustard brands worldwide. Maille had about 6,600 branded searches, while Inglehoffer had 1,000. Maille made up 0.6% of all mustard brand searches we track, and Inglehoffer accounted for 0.09%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mustard brands, Inglehoffer and Maille each appeared in three of the five answers. Maille was mentioned before Inglehoffer in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Maille, about 7 searches for every 1 for Inglehoffer
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Maille, named ahead of Inglehoffer in 3 of 4 answers
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Top mustard brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Inglehoffer was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Maille was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Maille was listed before Inglehoffer in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
French's1st
Gulden's2nd
Heinz3rd
Grey Poupon4th
Maille5th- Inglehoffer6th
Colman's7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
French's5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gulden's5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Heinz4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Grey Poupon4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Maille3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Inglehoffer3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Colman's1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mustard brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mustard brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mustard brand for sandwiches and hot dogs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mustard brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best mustard”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Inglehoffer or Maille more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Inglehoffer and Maille by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven mustard brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Maille, Inglehoffer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | French's | Heinz | Grey Poupon | Colman's | Gulden's | Maille | Inglehoffer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.7% | 18% | 3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.48% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.49% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.62% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.2% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.61% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 79% | 13% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.52% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 75% | 15% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.1% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.61% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 76.1% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.61% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.4% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 78% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.51% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.6% | 15.1% | 3% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.3% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.09% |
How has the Inglehoffer and Maille comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Maille was ahead of Inglehoffer in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Inglehoffer’s share of searches among mustard brands worldwide moved from 0.08% to 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maille’s share of searches among mustard brands worldwide moved from 0.48% to 0.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for mustard brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Maille worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Inglehoffer worldwide rose 13.6% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Inglehoffer’s and Maille’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.
Inglehoffer
1 branded search term
- inglehoffer
Maille
1 branded search term
- maille mustard
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