Aviva vs Key:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Aviva had more branded searches than Key among equity release providers in the United Kingdom. Aviva had about 1,600 branded searches, while Key had 1,300. Aviva made up 16.2% of all equity release provider searches we track, and Key accounted for 13.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about equity release providers, Aviva appeared in three of the four answers and Key in one. Aviva was mentioned before Key in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Aviva, about 23% more searches than Key
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Top equity release providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Aviva was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Key was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. Aviva was listed before Key in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Aviva1st
Legal & General2nd
Pure Retirement2nd
Canada Life4th
more2life5th
LV=6th
Age Partnership–
Key–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Aviva3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Canada Life3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Legal & General2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- more2life2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Pure Retirement2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Key1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- LV=1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Age Partnership0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about equity release providers
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Who are the best equity release providers in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Is equity release a good idea, and which company should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which equity release lenders have the lowest interest rates?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“equity release”
- 1Key
- 1
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.
Is Aviva or Key more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aviva and Key by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight equity release providers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Aviva, Key. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Legal & General | Aviva | more2life | Pure Retirement | Age Partnership | Key | LV= | Canada Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 11% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 11% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 8.2% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 9.6% | 14.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 9% | 14.4% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 14.4% | 21.5% | 4.3% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 10.4% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 13.5% | 19.7% | 4% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 11.6% | 14.3% | 17% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 21.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 8.7% | 18.8% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 18.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 9.2% | 13.6% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 19.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 7.8% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 10.7% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 10.9% | 17.4% | 20.7% | 17.4% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 19.3% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 4% | 1.7% |
Aviva sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “aviva equity release”.
How has the Aviva and Key comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Key took it in December 2025, Aviva took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aviva’s share of searches among equity release providers in the United Kingdom moved from 17.6% to 16.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Key’s share of searches among equity release providers in the United Kingdom moved from 11% to 13.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom equity release providers in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Legal & General overtook more2life and 4 others to become the leader among equity release providers in the United Kingdom, with 19.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Aviva lost share of searches among equity release providers in the United Kingdom, from 17.4% to 16.2%.
In September 2026, Key lost share of searches among equity release providers in the United Kingdom, from 14.1% to 13.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aviva’s and Key’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.
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