Jolly Rancher vs Mentos:Which is more popular?

Name: Jolly Rancher vs Mentos: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, Jolly Rancher and Mentos were level in searches among lolly brands worldwide, with an estimated 201K branded searches each, at 9.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lolly brands, Jolly Rancher appeared in three of the five answers and Mentos in none.

Among lolly brands worldwide in September 2026

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Top lolly brands 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 one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Mentos did not appear in any of the five answers.

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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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Chupa Chups	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Jolly Rancher	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Dum-Dums	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Skittles	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Tootsie Pops	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Haribo	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
Allens	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Mentos	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Chupa Chups3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jolly Rancher3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dum-Dums3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skittles2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tootsie Pops2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Haribo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Allens0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mentos0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which lolly brand should I buy?”
1. 1Chupa Chups
2. 2Dum-Dums
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lolly brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lolly brand for everyday sweets?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sweet brands”
1. 1Skittles
2. 2Jolly Rancher
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fruit candy brands”
1. 1Skittles
2. 2Jolly Rancher
3. 3Haribo

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 Mentos more popular in search?

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

Jolly Rancher and Mentos among lolly brands worldwide, by month

Month	Allens	Haribo	Skittles	Chupa Chups	Jolly Rancher	Mentos	Tootsie Pops	Dum-Dums
Oct 2025	17.5%	26.1%	21.3%	14.3%	9.5%	7.8%	1.9%	1.6%
Nov 2025	19.7%	24%	19.7%	16.1%	8.8%	8.8%	1.8%	1.2%
Dec 2025	20.4%	24.9%	20.4%	13.6%	9.1%	9.1%	1.5%	1%
Jan 2026	20.4%	25%	20.4%	13.7%	9.1%	9.1%	1.2%	1%
Feb 2026	17.7%	26.4%	21.6%	14.4%	9.6%	7.9%	1.3%	1.1%
Mar 2026	26.9%	22%	18%	14.7%	8%	8%	1.3%	0.89%
Apr 2026	32%	21.4%	17.5%	11.7%	7.8%	7.8%	1.1%	0.86%
May 2026	27.7%	22.7%	18.6%	12.4%	8.3%	8.3%	1.1%	0.92%
Jun 2026	30.5%	20.4%	16.7%	13.7%	7.5%	9.1%	1.2%	0.82%
Jul 2026	26.4%	21.6%	17.7%	14.5%	7.9%	9.7%	1.3%	0.87%
Aug 2026	24.9%	20.4%	20.4%	13.6%	9.1%	9.1%	1.5%	1%
Sep 2026	24.9%	20.3%	20.3%	13.6%	9.1%	9.1%	1.5%	1.2%

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

3 findings

The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Mentos took it in June 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jolly Rancher’s share of searches among lolly brands worldwide moved from 9.5% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mentos’ share of searches among lolly brands worldwide moved from 7.8% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.

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

1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Jolly Rancher worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 201K 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 Mentos’ 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.