How popular isSchweppes?
In September 2026, people searched for Schweppes by name about 2,530 times in New Zealand, a 7.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 32.5% of all New Zealand tonic and mixer brand searches, placing Schweppes second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tonic and mixer brands, Schweppes appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Schweppes is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
BundabergShare of searches 45.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SchweppesShare of searches 32.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Fever-TreeShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- East ImperialShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Phoenix OrganicShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top tonic and mixer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Schweppes was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Schweppes is the third most recommended of the five.
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.
Schweppes4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fever-Tree4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- East Imperial4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bundaberg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Phoenix Organic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tonic and mixer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tonic or mixer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tonic and mixer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tonic or mixer brand in New Zealand for home drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tonic water”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best mixers for gin”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which tonic and mixer brands compete with Schweppes?
Share of searches by month for Bundaberg, Schweppes, Fever-Tree, East Imperial, Phoenix Organic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bundaberg | Schweppes | Fever-Tree | East Imperial | Phoenix Organic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.5% | 29.4% | 17.3% | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.7% | 29.4% | 18.8% | 5.8% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.1% | 29% | 20.4% | 5.2% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 29.7% | 17.2% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 29.5% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.5% | 24.1% | 12.9% | 4% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.7% | 34.9% | 14% | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 51.9% | 28.1% | 14.3% | 4% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.2% | 28.5% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.7% | 31.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.7% | 33.5% | 14.8% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.6% | 32.5% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.6% | 3.2K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.5% | 2.3K | -0.43% | -1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.8% | 1.1K | +8.8% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.7% | 260 | +30% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 170 | +21.4% | +0.4 points |
45.6%
Held 1st. 3.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
32.5%
Held 2nd. 2.3K estimated branded searches, -0.43% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
15.8%
Held 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +8.8% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
3.7%
Held 4th. 260 estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.4%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
Compare popularity between Schweppes and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Schweppes
15 comparisons
- Bundaberg vs Schweppes
- Coca-Cola vs Schweppes
- L&P vs Schweppes
- Pepsi vs Schweppes
- Barker's of Geraldine vs Schweppes
- Schweppes vs SodaStream
- Karma Drinks vs Schweppes
- Fever-Tree vs Schweppes
- Bickford's vs Schweppes
- Schweppes vs Six Barrel Soda Co
- East Imperial vs Schweppes
- Monin vs Schweppes
- Robinsons vs Schweppes
- Phoenix Organic vs Schweppes
- Cottee's vs Schweppes
How has branded search demand for Schweppes changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Schweppes in New Zealand rose from 2.4K to 2.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schweppes’ share of searches among tonic and mixer brands in New Zealand increased from 29.4% to 32.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schweppes’ share of searches among tonic and mixer brands in New Zealand peaked at 34.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 24.1% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tonic and mixer brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Fever-Tree gained share of searches among tonic and mixer brands in New Zealand, from 14.8% to 15.8%.
In September 2026, East Imperial gained share of searches among tonic and mixer brands in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 3.7%.

In September 2026, Bundaberg lost share of searches among tonic and mixer brands in New Zealand, from 46.7% to 45.6%.

In September 2026, Schweppes lost share of searches among tonic and mixer brands in New Zealand, from 33.5% to 32.5%.
How are Schweppes’ branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Schweppes’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- schweppes
- schweppes bitter lemon
- schweppes cans
- schweppes cordial
- schweppes drink
- schweppes lemon
- schweppes mixer
- schweppes sodawasser
- schweppes soft drink
- schweppes tonic
- schweppes tonic water
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Where does Schweppes compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft drink brands | 5th of 7 | 5% | Show ranking |
| Cordial and syrup brands | 3rd of 8 | 14.7% | Show ranking |
| Tonic and mixer brands | 2nd of 5 | 32.5% | Shown above |

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