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Schweppes vs SodaStream:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, SodaStream had more branded searches than Schweppes among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand. SodaStream had about 6,230 branded searches, while Schweppes had 1,890. SodaStream made up 48.3% of all cordial and syrup brand searches we track, and Schweppes accounted for 14.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cordial and syrup brands, Schweppes appeared in two of the five answers and SodaStream in none.

Among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

SodaStream, about 3 searches for every 1 for Schweppes

SodaStream 6.2K searchesSchweppes 1.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Schweppes, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, SodaStream in 0

Schweppes in 2 of 5SodaStream in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Schweppes, the only one of the two named

Schweppes first in 2SodaStream never named

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Top cordial and syrup brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Schweppes was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SodaStream did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Barker's of Geraldine1st
  2. Monin2nd
  3. Bickford's3rd
  4. Schweppes4th
  5. Six Barrel Soda Co5th
  6. Cottee's6th
  7. SodaStream–
  8. Robinsons–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Barker's of Geraldine5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bickford's4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Monin3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Schweppes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Six Barrel Soda Co2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Cottee's1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SodaStream0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Robinsons0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about cordial and syrup brands

5 answers

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.

Is Schweppes or SodaStream more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Schweppes and SodaStream by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight cordial and syrup brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Schweppes and SodaStream among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for SodaStream, Schweppes. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSodaStreamBarker's of GeraldineSchweppesBickford'sSix Barrel Soda CoMoninRobinsonsCottee's
Oct 202546.5%28.7%13.7%4.1%3.7%2%0.76%0.61%
Nov 202553.6%26.1%10.3%4%3.3%1.5%0.85%0.28%
Dec 202550.1%28.3%11.2%4.4%3.6%1.3%0.76%0.35%
Jan 202650.9%24.5%11.6%6.6%3.1%2.1%0.78%0.39%
Feb 202649.5%26.9%11.6%5.3%3.5%1.9%1.1%0.27%
Mar 202649.2%25.9%12.1%5.2%4.1%1.8%1.3%0.51%
Apr 202644.1%27.7%16.4%5.4%3.6%1.6%0.83%0.37%
May 202643.5%28.5%14%5.6%3.7%2.4%1.7%0.56%
Jun 202644.5%26.5%14.6%6.3%3.3%2.7%1.5%0.52%
Jul 202647.9%23.3%16.3%6%2.9%1.9%1.3%0.37%
Aug 202646%24.9%15.4%6.6%3.2%2.1%1.2%0.73%
Sep 202648.3%24.1%14.7%6%3%2%1.4%0.54%

How has the Schweppes and SodaStream comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordial and syrup brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, SodaStream gained share of searches among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand, from 46% to 48.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Schweppes lost share of searches among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand, from 15.4% to 14.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

20 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Schweppes’ and SodaStream’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.

Schweppes

5 branded search terms

  • schweppes
  • schweppes bitter lemon
  • schweppes cordial
  • schweppes lemon
  • schweppes sodawasser

SodaStream

15 branded search terms

  • cylinder sodastream
  • machine sodastream
  • sodastream
  • sodastream art
  • sodastream bottles
  • sodastream crystal
  • sodastream drink
  • sodastream duo
  • sodastream glass bottles
  • sodastream jet
  • sodastream maker
  • sodastream model
  • sodastream spirit
  • sodastream syrup
  • sodastream warehouse

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