Jif vs Justin’s:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Jif had more branded searches than Justin’s among spread brands worldwide. Jif had about 49,500 branded searches, while Justin’s had 80. Jif made up 2.9% of all spread brand searches we track, and Justin’s accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spread brands, Jif appeared in three of the five answers and Justin’s in two. Jif was mentioned before Justin’s in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Jif, about 619 searches for every 1 for Justin’s
Who does AI mention more?
Jif, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Justin’s in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Jif, named ahead of Justin’s in 2 of 3 answers
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Top spread brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jif was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Justin’s was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Jif was listed before Justin’s in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Nutella3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Jif3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Smucker's Natural3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Justin’s2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bonne Maman1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Peanut Butter & Co1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vegemite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pic's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fix & Fogg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which spread brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spread brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best spread brand for toast and sandwiches?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“peanut butter brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chocolate spread brands”
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 Jif or Justin’s more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Jif and Justin’s by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine spread brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Jif, Justin’s. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nutella | Vegemite | Bonne Maman | Jif | Pic's | Peanut Butter & Co | Smucker's Natural | Fix & Fogg | Justin’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.4% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.39% | 0.05% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.4% | 23.7% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.43% | 0.06% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.7% | 20.4% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.07% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.8% | 24.2% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.11% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.2% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.93% | 0.35% | 0.05% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.5% | 21% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.38% | 0.06% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.5% | 21.3% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.46% | 0.06% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 70.5% | 21.3% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.39% | 0.05% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.8% | 37.6% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.91% | 0.4% | 0.04% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.2% | 24.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.06% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.7% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.39% | 0.05% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.1% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.42% | 0.04% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
How has the Jif and Justin’s comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Jif was ahead of Justin’s in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jif’s share of searches among spread brands worldwide held steady at 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Justin’s’ share of searches among spread brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 80.
How did search popularity change for spread brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Jif’s share of searches among spread brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.9% to 2.9% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Justin’s worldwide rose 60% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 80 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jif’s and Justin’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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