Maldon vs Redmond Real Salt:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Maldon had more branded searches than Redmond Real Salt among salt brands worldwide. Maldon had about 110,000 branded searches, while Redmond Real Salt had 27,100. Maldon made up 39.6% of all salt brand searches we track, and Redmond Real Salt accounted for 9.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salt brands, Maldon and Redmond Real Salt each appeared in three of the five answers. Maldon was mentioned before Redmond Real Salt in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Maldon, about 4 searches for every 1 for Redmond Real Salt
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Maldon, named ahead of Redmond Real Salt in 2 of 3 answers
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Top salt brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maldon and Redmond Real Salt were each mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Maldon was listed before Redmond Real Salt 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.
Morton5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Maldon3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Celtic Sea Salt3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Redmond Real Salt3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jacobsen2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Saxa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Halen Mon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cornish Sea Salt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which salt brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best salt brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best salt brand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“salt brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sea salt 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 Maldon or Redmond Real Salt more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Maldon and Redmond Real Salt by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight salt brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Maldon, Redmond Real Salt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Maldon | Celtic Sea Salt | Morton | Redmond Real Salt | Jacobsen | Saxa | Halen Mon | Cornish Sea Salt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.4% | 26.5% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.4% | 25.2% | 16.8% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.4% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.5% | 28.4% | 19% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.5% | 32.5% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.8% | 36.2% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.8% | 29.3% | 16% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 32.4% | 26.5% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.1% | 27.9% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 32% | 32% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.1% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.6% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1% |
How has the Maldon and Redmond Real Salt comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Maldon was ahead of Redmond Real Salt in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maldon’s share of searches among salt brands worldwide moved from 32.4% to 39.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Redmond Real Salt’s share of searches among salt brands worldwide moved from 11.9% to 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for salt brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Maldon gained share of searches among salt brands worldwide, from 38.1% to 39.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Redmond Real Salt worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Maldon’s and Redmond Real Salt’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.
Maldon
1 branded search term
- maldon salt
Redmond Real Salt
1 branded search term
- redmond real salt
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