How popular isVodafone?
In September 2026, people searched for Vodafone by name about 643,000 times in the United Kingdom, a 54.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.7% of all United Kingdom broadband provider searches, placing Vodafone ninth out of 11 providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about broadband providers, Vodafone appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 11.
Vodafone is the ninth most searched of 11 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Virgin MediaShare of searches 50.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TalkTalkShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
EEShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HyperopticShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
VodafoneShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top broadband providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vodafone was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Vodafone is the third most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zen1st- EE2nd
- Vodafone3rd
Plusnet4th- Virgin Media5th
- Hyperoptic6th
Community Fibre7th
YouFibre8th
BT9th- TalkTalk10th
- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- EE5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Zen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Plusnet4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Vodafone4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Virgin Media3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hyperoptic3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TalkTalk2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- BT2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Community Fibre2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sky1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about broadband providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which broadband provider should I switch to in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best broadband providers in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best full fibre broadband provider in the UK for working from home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“broadband deals”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best broadband provider”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Which broadband providers compete with Vodafone?
Share of searches by month for Virgin Media, TalkTalk, EE, Hyperoptic, Sky, BT, Plusnet, Community Fibre, Vodafone, YouFibre. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Virgin Media | TalkTalk | EE | Hyperoptic | Sky | BT | Plusnet | Community Fibre | Vodafone | YouFibre | Zen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.2% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 0.91% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.9% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.6% | 13.5% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.99% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 14.7% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.3% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.5% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.5% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 52.3% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 10.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 10.5% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.8% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.1% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.1% | 1.2M | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.4% | 301K | +22.4% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.5% | 135K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 5.5% | 135K | +22.7% | +0.9 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 5.5% | 135K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4.5% | 110K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.5% | 110K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.7% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 3.7% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 3% | 74K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.4% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points |
50.1%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
2.
TalkTalk12.4%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
3.
EE5.5%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.5%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
5.
Sky5.5%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
BT4.5%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
7.
Plusnet4.5%
Held 7th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.7%
Held 8th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Vodafone3.7%
Held 9th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.
YouFibre3%
Held 10th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
11.
Zen1.4%
Held 11th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Vodafone and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Vodafone
21 comparisons
- EE vs Vodafone
- giffgaff vs Vodafone
- Tesco Mobile vs Vodafone
- O2 vs Vodafone
- Sky vs Vodafone
- iD Mobile vs Vodafone
- Vodafone vs VOXI
- Lebara vs Vodafone
- Three vs Vodafone
- Lyca Mobile vs Vodafone
- BT vs Vodafone
- Community Fibre vs Vodafone
- Hyperoptic vs Vodafone
- Plusnet vs Vodafone
- TalkTalk vs Vodafone
- Virgin Media vs Vodafone
- Vodafone vs YouFibre
- SMARTY vs Vodafone
- Vodafone vs Zen
- BT Business vs Vodafone
- Virgin Media Business vs Vodafone
How has branded search demand for Vodafone changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Vodafone in the United Kingdom fell from 1.4M to 643K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vodafone’s share of searches among broadband providers in the United Kingdom decreased from 6.7% to 3.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vodafone’s share of searches among broadband providers in the United Kingdom peaked at 6.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 2.7% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vodafone fell from 3rd to 9th among broadband providers in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom broadband providers in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Hyperoptic overtook Sky and BT to rank 4th among broadband providers in the United Kingdom, with 5.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, TalkTalk gained share of searches among broadband providers in the United Kingdom, from 10.4% to 12.4%.
In September 2026, Virgin Media lost share of searches among broadband providers in the United Kingdom, from 51.8% to 50.1%.
EE’s share of searches among broadband providers in the United Kingdom has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 7% to 5.5% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zen in the United Kingdom rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 33.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Vodafone in the United Kingdom fell 55% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are Vodafone’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Vodafone’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.
- vodafone
- vodafone broadband
- vodafone business broadband
Who owns Vodafone?
Vodafone is owned by VodafoneThree. Brandwave also tracks 
SMARTY, Three and 
VOXI, owned by the same company, in the United Kingdom.
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Where does Vodafone compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile networks | 4th of 12 | 11.9% | Show ranking |
| Broadband providers | 9th of 11 | 3.7% | Shown above |
| Business broadband providers | 4th of 4 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
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