Justin’s vs Peanut Butter & Co:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Peanut Butter & Co had more branded searches than Justin’s among spread brands worldwide. Peanut Butter & Co had about 7,020 branded searches, while Justin’s had 80. Peanut Butter & Co made up 0.42% 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, Justin’s appeared in two of the five answers and Peanut Butter & Co in one. Justin’s was mentioned before Peanut Butter & Co in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Peanut Butter & Co, about 88 searches for every 1 for Justin’s
Who does AI mention more?
Justin’s, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Peanut Butter & Co in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Justin’s, named ahead of Peanut Butter & Co in 2 of 2 answers
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Top spread brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two 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. Peanut Butter & Co was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Justin’s was listed before Peanut Butter & Co in every answer that named either.
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 Justin’s or Peanut Butter & Co more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Justin’s and Peanut Butter & Co 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 Peanut Butter & Co, 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 Justin’s and Peanut Butter & Co comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Peanut Butter & Co was ahead of Justin’s in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Peanut Butter & Co’s share of searches among spread brands worldwide moved from 0.39% to 0.42%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.7K to 7K.
How did search popularity change for spread brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

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?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Justin’s’ and Peanut Butter & Co’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.
Justin’s
2 branded search terms
- justins almond butter
- justins peanut butter
Peanut Butter & Co
3 branded search terms
- peanut butter and co
- peanut butter co
- peanutbutterco
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