How popular isEcotricity?
In September 2026, people searched for Ecotricity by name about 33,100 times in the United Kingdom, a 49.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.91% of all United Kingdom energy supplier searches, placing Ecotricity eighth out of 11 suppliers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about energy suppliers, Ecotricity appeared in one of the five answers and was the ninth most recommended of the 11.
Ecotricity is the eighth most searched of 11 competitors and the ninth most recommended in AI answers.
Octopus EnergyShare of searches 33.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
British GasShare of searches 27.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
E.ON NextShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OVOShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
EcotricityShare of searches 0.91%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
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Top energy suppliers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ecotricity was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ecotricity is the ninth most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Octopus Energy1st
E.ON Next2nd
Outfox Energy3rd
British Gas4th
100Green5th
EDF6th
ScottishPower7th
OVO8th
Ecotricity9th
Good Energy10th- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Octopus Energy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
E.ON Next5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Outfox Energy4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
British Gas2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
EDF2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ScottishPower2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
100Green2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OVO1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ecotricity1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Good Energy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about energy suppliers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which energy supplier should I switch to in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best energy suppliers in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest good energy supplier in the UK for a family home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“energy suppliers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best energy supplier”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Which energy suppliers compete with Ecotricity?
Share of searches by month for Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.ON Next, OVO, EDF, Ecotricity. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Octopus Energy | British Gas | E.ON Next | OVO | EDF | So Energy | Outfox Energy | Ecotricity | Good Energy | ScottishPower | 100Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.7% | 30.7% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.1% | 31.1% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 0.84% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.21% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.8% | 29.8% | 14.3% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.54% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.11% |
| Jan 2026 | 30% | 30% | 13.6% | 13.5% | 9% | 1.8% | 0.89% | 0.55% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 29.9% | 13.6% | 13.5% | 9% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.66% | 0.3% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.1% | 31.1% | 13.7% | 11.5% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 35% | 28.7% | 13.4% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 30.5% | 30.5% | 14.9% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.83% | 0.25% | 0.2% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.5% | 30.5% | 14.1% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.68% | 0.3% | 0.45% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 30.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.56% | 0.25% | 0.2% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.7% | 30.7% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 0.99% | 0.83% | 0.25% | 0.2% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.6% | 27.5% | 14.3% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.15% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 33.6% | 1.2M | +22% | +2.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 27.5% | 1M | 0% | -3.1 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.3% | 520K | +15.4% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.1% | 368K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.1% | 366K | +22% | +0.9 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 60.5K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 39.2K | +22.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.91% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.27% | 9.9K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.22% | 8.1K | +22.7% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.15% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points |
33.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
27.5%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
14.3%
Held 3rd. 520K estimated branded searches, +15.4% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
OVO10.1%
Held 4th. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
5.
EDF10.1%
Held 5th. 366K estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
1.7%
Held 6th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.1%
Held 7th. 39.2K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.91%
Held 8th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.27%
Held 9th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.22%
Held 10th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
100Green0.15%
Held 11th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Ecotricity changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ecotricity in the United Kingdom rose from 22.2K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ecotricity’s share of searches among energy suppliers in the United Kingdom held steady, from 0.56% to 0.91%.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom energy suppliers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Octopus Energy overtook British Gas to become the leader among energy suppliers in the United Kingdom, with 33.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, EDF gained share of searches among energy suppliers in the United Kingdom, from 9.2% to 10.1%.

In September 2026, British Gas lost share of searches among energy suppliers in the United Kingdom, from 30.7% to 27.5%.

In September 2026, OVO lost share of searches among energy suppliers in the United Kingdom, from 11.3% to 10.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ecotricity in the United Kingdom rose 49.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 33.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for 100Green in the United Kingdom rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are Ecotricity’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ecotricity’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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