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How popular isTesco?

In September 2026, people searched for Tesco by name about 9.1 million times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 13.9% of all United Kingdom supermarket searches, placing Tesco fifth out of 11 supermarkets. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about supermarkets, Tesco appeared in two of the three answers and was the second most recommended of the 11.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Tesco is the fifth most searched of 11 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Sainsbury'sShare of searches 25.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. AldiShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  3. LidlShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. MorrisonsShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
  5. TescoShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top supermarkets in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Tesco was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Tesco is the second most recommended of the 11.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Sainsbury's1st
  2. Tesco2nd
  3. Asda3rd
  4. Waitrose4th
  5. Lidl5th
  6. Ocado6th
  7. Aldi7th
  8. M&S8th
  9. Morrisons9th
  10. Co-op–
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • Sainsbury's3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Asda3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Waitrose3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Lidl2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Tesco2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Ocado2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Aldi1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Morrisons1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • M&S1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Co-op0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

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Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.

Which supermarkets compete with Tesco?

Tesco against supermarkets in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco, Asda, Ocado, Waitrose. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSainsbury'sAldiLidlMorrisonsTescoAsdaOcadoWaitroseM&SCo-opIceland
Oct 202523.7%13%13%13%15.9%13%2.6%3.9%0.95%0.64%0.44%
Nov 202522.9%12.6%12.6%15.4%15.4%12.6%2.5%3.8%1.1%0.62%0.59%
Dec 202524.5%11.1%11%13.5%16.5%13.5%2.2%4.9%1.5%0.67%0.44%
Jan 202623.9%13.1%13.1%13.1%16%13.1%2.6%3.2%0.79%0.64%0.5%
Feb 202622.9%12.6%12.5%15.3%15.3%12.5%3.1%3.7%0.92%0.61%0.59%
Mar 202624.5%13.4%13.4%13.4%16.4%10.9%2.7%3.3%0.81%0.66%0.63%
Apr 202625.3%13.9%13.8%13.8%13.8%11.3%2.8%3.4%0.83%0.56%0.53%
May 202623.8%16%15.9%13%13%10.6%2.6%3.2%0.78%0.52%0.5%
Jun 202621.8%14.7%14.6%14.6%14.6%11.9%2.9%2.9%0.88%0.48%0.55%
Jul 202625.4%14%13.9%13.9%13.9%11.4%2.8%2.8%0.84%0.56%0.63%
Aug 202623.8%16%15.9%13%13%10.6%2.6%3.2%0.78%0.52%0.59%
Sep 202625.4%14%13.9%13.9%13.9%11.4%2.8%2.8%1%0.56%0.53%

  1. 1.Sainsbury's

    25.4%

    Held 1st. 9.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.

  2. 2.Aldi

    14%

    Held 2nd. 5M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2 points.

  3. 3.Lidl

    13.9%

    Held 3rd. 5M estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2 points.

  4. 4.Morrisons

    13.9%

    Held 4th. 5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  5. 5.Tesco

    13.9%

    Held 5th. 5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  6. 6.Asda

    11.4%

    Held 6th. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  7. 7.Ocado

    2.8%

    Moved from 8th to 7th. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  8. 8.Waitrose

    2.8%

    Moved from 7th to 8th. 1M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  9. 9.M&S

    1%

    Held 9th. 368K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  10. 10.Co-op

    0.56%

    Moved from 11th to 10th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  11. 11.Iceland

    0.53%

    Moved from 10th to 11th. 192K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

M&S sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “m&s food”.

Compare popularity between Tesco and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for Tesco changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tesco in the United Kingdom held steady, from 9.5M to 9.1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tesco’s share of searches among supermarkets in the United Kingdom decreased from 15.9% to 13.9%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tesco’s share of searches among supermarkets in the United Kingdom peaked at 16.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 13% in August 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tesco fell from 2nd to 5th among supermarkets in the United Kingdom.

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom supermarkets in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Sainsbury's gained share of searches among supermarkets in the United Kingdom, from 23.8% to 25.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Morrisons gained share of searches among supermarkets in the United Kingdom, from 13% to 13.9%.

  3. In September 2026, Tesco gained share of searches among supermarkets in the United Kingdom, from 13% to 13.9%.

  4. In September 2026, Asda gained share of searches among supermarkets in the United Kingdom, from 10.6% to 11.4%.

  5. In September 2026, Lidl lost share of searches among supermarkets in the United Kingdom, from 15.9% to 13.9%.

  6. In September 2026, Aldi lost share of searches among supermarkets in the United Kingdom, from 16% to 14%.

How are Tesco’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tesco’s 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.

  • tesco
  • tesco express

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Tesco compete?

Tesco is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Supermarkets5th of 1113.9%Shown above
Convenience stores1st of 777.8%Show ranking
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