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Jif vs Smucker's Natural:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Jif had more branded searches than Smucker's Natural among spread brands worldwide. Jif had about 49,500 branded searches, while Smucker's Natural had 720. Jif made up 2.9% of all spread brand searches we track, and Smucker's Natural accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spread brands, Jif and Smucker's Natural each appeared in three of the five answers. Jif was mentioned before Smucker's Natural in every answer.

Among spread brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Jif, about 69 searches for every 1 for Smucker's Natural

Jif 49.5K searchesSmucker's Natural 720 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.

Jif in 3 of 5Smucker's Natural in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Jif, named ahead of Smucker's Natural in every answer

Jif first in 3Smucker's Natural never first

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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. Smucker's Natural was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Jif was listed before Smucker's Natural in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Jif1st
  2. Nutella2nd
  3. Smucker's Natural3rd
  4. Justin’s4th
  5. Bonne Maman5th
  6. Peanut Butter & Co6th
  7. Vegemite–
  8. Pic's–
  9. Fix & Fogg–

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

See every answer about spread brands

5 answers

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 Smucker's Natural more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Jif and Smucker's Natural 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.

Jif and Smucker's Natural among spread brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Jif, Smucker's Natural. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNutellaVegemiteBonne MamanJifPic'sPeanut Butter & CoSmucker's NaturalFix & FoggJustin’s
Oct 202571.4%17.6%6.4%2.9%1.2%0.39%0.05%0.03%<0.01%
Nov 202564.4%23.7%7.1%3.2%1.2%0.43%0.06%0.04%<0.01%
Dec 202567.7%20.4%7.4%2.7%1.2%0.4%0.07%0.03%<0.01%
Jan 202665.8%24.2%4.9%3.3%1.3%0.46%0.11%0.04%<0.01%
Feb 202677.2%15.5%3.8%2.1%0.93%0.35%0.05%0.02%<0.01%
Mar 202669.5%21%5.2%2.8%1.1%0.38%0.06%0.03%<0.01%
Apr 202670.5%21.3%4.3%2.3%1%0.46%0.06%0.03%<0.01%
May 202670.5%21.3%4.3%2.3%1.1%0.39%0.05%0.03%<0.01%
Jun 202655.8%37.6%3.4%1.9%0.91%0.4%0.04%0.03%<0.01%
Jul 202666.2%24.4%4.9%2.7%1.3%0.46%0.06%0.04%<0.01%
Aug 202667.7%20.4%7.5%2.7%1.2%0.39%0.05%0.04%<0.01%
Sep 202672.1%17.8%5.4%2.9%1.3%0.42%0.04%0.03%<0.01%

How has the Jif and Smucker's Natural comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Jif was ahead of Smucker's Natural 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, Smucker's Natural’s share of searches among spread brands worldwide moved from 0.05% to 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.

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

2 changes

  1. 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.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Smucker's Natural worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jif’s and Smucker's Natural’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.

Jif

1 branded search term

  • jif

Smucker's Natural

1 branded search term

  • smuckers natural

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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