Pepsi vs Soda:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Pepsi had more branded searches than Soda among vending Machine brands worldwide. Pepsi was estimated to have 823K branded searches compared to Soda’s 1K, and held a 14.2% Share of Search versus Soda’s 0.02%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Pepsi or Soda?
Compare the vending machine brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Pepsi, Soda. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Coca-Cola | MINI | Pepsi | Crane | Soda | Gumball |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.1% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.1% | 23.5% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.6% | 24.1% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.9% | 23.1% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.1% | 23.9% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.2% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.2% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 71.7% | 13.3% | 9% | 6% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.5% | 13.5% | 9.1% | 5% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.1% | 17.5% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.4% | 19.1% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.2% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
How has the Pepsi and Soda comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pepsi was ahead of Soda in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pepsi’s estimated Share of Search among vending Machine brands worldwide held steady at 14.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soda’s estimated Share of Search among vending Machine brands worldwide held steady at 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for vending Machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pepsi gained estimated Share of Search among vending Machine brands worldwide, from 12.9% to 14.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Soda worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pepsi’s and Soda’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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