Otter Pops vs Popsicle:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Otter Pops had more branded searches than Popsicle among ice pop brands worldwide. Otter Pops had about 49,500 branded searches, while Popsicle had 8,820. Otter Pops made up 21.2% of all ice pop brand searches we track, and Popsicle accounted for 3.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ice pop brands, Otter Pops and Popsicle each appeared in three of the five answers. Popsicle was mentioned before Otter Pops in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Otter Pops, about 6 searches for every 1 for Popsicle
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Popsicle, named ahead of Otter Pops in every answer
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Top ice pop brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Otter Pops and Popsicle were each mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Popsicle was listed before Otter Pops in every answer.
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.
- Otter Pops3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Popsicle3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GoodPop3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
JonnyPops2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Outshine2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fla-Vor-Ice2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Zooper Dooper0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Solero0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Calippo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mr. Freeze0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ice pop brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ice pop brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which freezer pops should I buy for kids?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the healthiest ice pop brand?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“popsicle brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ice pops”
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 26, 2026.
Is Otter Pops or Popsicle more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Otter Pops and Popsicle by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten ice pop brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Otter Pops, Popsicle. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JonnyPops | Otter Pops | Zooper Dooper | Solero | Calippo | Popsicle | GoodPop | Outshine | Fla-Vor-Ice | Mr. Freeze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 23.4% | 19.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 15.7% | 12.9% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.3% | 12.2% | 22.3% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 5% | 3.7% | 2% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.2% | 14.2% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.8% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.8% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2% | 2% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 26% | 17.5% | 4.3% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.1% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 24.1% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.2% | 17.4% | 2.8% | 26% | 14.2% | 4.2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 24% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 24% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 21.2% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
How has branded search for Otter Pops and Popsicle changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Otter Pops was ahead of Popsicle in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Otter Pops’ share of searches among ice pop brands worldwide moved from 15.6% to 21.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Popsicle’s share of searches among ice pop brands worldwide moved from 3.7% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.4K to 8.8K.
How did search popularity change for ice pop brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Otter Pops gained share of searches among ice pop brands worldwide, from 18.6% to 21.2%.
In October 2026, Popsicle rose from 7th to 6th among ice pop brands worldwide.
How are Otter Pops’ and Popsicle’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Otter Pops’ and Popsicle’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.
Otter Pops
1 branded search term
- otter pops
Popsicle
2 branded search terms
- popsicle brand
- popsicle ice pops
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