Outshine vs Popsicle:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Popsicle had more branded searches than Outshine among ice pop brands worldwide. Popsicle had about 8,820 branded searches, while Outshine had 6,600. Popsicle made up 3.8% of all ice pop brand searches we track, and Outshine accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ice pop brands, Popsicle appeared in three of the five answers and Outshine in two. Popsicle was mentioned before Outshine in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Popsicle, about 34% more searches than Outshine
Who does AI mention more?
Popsicle, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Outshine in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Popsicle, named ahead of Outshine in 2 of 3 answers
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Top ice pop brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Popsicle was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Outshine was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Popsicle was listed before Outshine 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.
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 Outshine or Popsicle more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Outshine 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 Popsicle, Outshine. 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 Outshine and Popsicle changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Outshine took it in August 2026, Popsicle took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Outshine’s share of searches among ice pop brands worldwide moved from 2.5% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 6.6K.
- 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, Outshine rose from 10th to 8th among ice pop brands worldwide.
In October 2026, Popsicle rose from 7th to 6th among ice pop brands worldwide.
How are Outshine’s and Popsicle’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Outshine’s 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.
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