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Jolly Rancher vs Mars:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Jolly Rancher had more branded searches than Mars among lollies worldwide. Jolly Rancher had about 201,000 branded searches, while Mars had 74,000. Jolly Rancher made up 13.7% of all lolly searches we track, and Mars accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lollies, Jolly Rancher appeared in three of the five answers and Mars in none.

Among lollies worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Jolly Rancher, about 3 searches for every 1 for Mars

Jolly Rancher 201K searchesMars 74K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Jolly Rancher, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Mars in 0

Jolly Rancher in 3 of 5Mars in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Jolly Rancher, the only one of the two named

Jolly Rancher first in 3Mars never named

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Top lollies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jolly Rancher was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mars did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Chupa Chups1st
  2. Dum-Dums2nd
  3. Tootsie Pops3rd
  4. Charms Blow Pops4th
  5. Jolly Rancher5th
  6. Swizzels6th
  7. Haribo–
  8. Cadbury–
  9. Mars–
  10. Nestle–
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Tootsie Pops4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Chupa Chups3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Jolly Rancher3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Charms Blow Pops3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Dum-Dums3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Swizzels1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Haribo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Cadbury0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mars0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nestle0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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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 Jolly Rancher or Mars more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Jolly Rancher and Mars by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 lollies we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Jolly Rancher and Mars among lollies worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Jolly Rancher, Mars. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHariboCadburyChupa ChupsJolly RancherMarsNestleCharms Blow PopsTootsie PopsDum-DumsSwizzelsMaynards Bassetts
Oct 202534.7%19%19%12.7%3.8%2.6%3.1%2.6%2.1%0.34%0.08%
Nov 202523.2%42.1%15.5%8.5%3.8%2.1%1.7%1.7%1.1%0.23%0.05%
Dec 202533.7%22.5%18.4%12.3%4.5%3%1.7%2%1.4%0.33%0.08%
Jan 202634.8%19%19%12.7%5.7%3.1%2.1%1.7%1.4%0.28%0.08%
Feb 202633.6%22.5%18.4%12.3%4.5%3%2.5%1.7%1.4%0.27%0.06%
Mar 202630.7%25.1%20.5%11.2%4.1%2.8%2.3%1.8%1.2%0.2%0.07%
Apr 202633.7%22.6%18.5%12.3%4.5%3%2%1.7%1.4%0.18%0.08%
May 202635.4%19.4%19.4%12.9%4.8%2.6%2.1%1.7%1.4%0.19%0.06%
Jun 202630.6%25.1%20.5%11.2%4.1%2.8%2.3%1.8%1.2%0.25%0.09%
Jul 202632.3%21.6%21.6%11.8%4.3%2.9%1.9%1.9%1.3%0.26%0.07%
Aug 202628%28%18.7%12.5%4.6%2.5%2.1%2.1%1.4%0.22%0.08%
Sep 202630.7%20.5%20.5%13.7%5%2.8%2.3%2.3%1.8%0.3%0.07%

How has the Jolly Rancher and Mars comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Jolly Rancher was ahead of Mars in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jolly Rancher’s share of searches among lollies worldwide moved from 12.7% to 13.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mars’ share of searches among lollies worldwide moved from 3.8% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.

How did search popularity change for lollies worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Jolly Rancher gained share of searches among lollies worldwide, from 12.5% to 13.7%.

  2. Mars’ share of searches among lollies worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.1% to 5% in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jolly Rancher’s and Mars’ 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.

Jolly Rancher

1 branded search term

  • jolly rancher

Mars

1 branded search term

  • mars chocolate

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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