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Domino's vs Pizza Hut:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Domino's had more branded searches than Pizza Hut among pizza chains in the United Kingdom. Domino's had about 1 million branded searches, while Pizza Hut had 450,000. Domino's made up 36.6% of all pizza chain searches we track, and Pizza Hut accounted for 16.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pizza chains, Domino's appeared in three of the four answers and Pizza Hut in two. Domino's was mentioned before Pizza Hut in every answer.

Among pizza chains in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Domino's, about 2 searches for every 1 for Pizza Hut

Domino's 1M searchesPizza Hut 450K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Domino's, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Pizza Hut in 2

Domino's in 3 of 4Pizza Hut in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Domino's, named ahead of Pizza Hut in every answer

Domino's first in 3Pizza Hut never first

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Top pizza chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Domino's was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Pizza Hut was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Domino's was listed before Pizza Hut in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Domino's1st
  2. Franco Manca2nd
  3. PizzaExpress3rd
  4. Rudy's Pizza Napoletana4th
  5. Papa Johns5th
  6. Pizza Pilgrims6th
  7. Pizza Hut7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Domino's3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • PizzaExpress2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Pizza Hut2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Papa Johns2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Franco Manca2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Pizza Pilgrims2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Rudy's Pizza Napoletana2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.

Is Domino's or Pizza Hut more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Domino's and Pizza Hut by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven pizza chains we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

Domino's and Pizza Hut among pizza chains in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for Domino's, Pizza Hut. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDomino'sPizzaExpressPizza HutPapa JohnsFranco MancaPizza PilgrimsRudy's Pizza Napoletana
Oct 202532.2%17.8%32.2%9.7%3.6%2.9%1.6%
Nov 202540.2%22.1%22.1%8.1%3%3%1.6%
Dec 202541.2%22.6%18.5%10.1%3%3%1.7%
Jan 202636.3%24.5%20%9%6%2.7%1.5%
Feb 202638.7%26.1%17.4%9.5%3.5%2.9%1.9%
Mar 202638.9%26.2%17.5%9.6%2.9%2.9%1.9%
Apr 202638.9%26.2%17.5%9.6%2.9%2.9%1.9%
May 202638.8%26.2%17.5%9.6%2.9%3.5%1.6%
Jun 202636.3%29.8%16.3%10.9%2.2%2.7%1.8%
Jul 202636.4%30%16.4%11%2.7%1.8%1.8%
Aug 202633.1%33.1%18.2%10%2%2%1.6%
Sep 202636.6%30.1%16.5%11%2.2%1.8%1.8%

How has the Domino's and Pizza Hut comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Domino's was ahead of Pizza Hut in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Domino's’ share of searches among pizza chains in the United Kingdom moved from 32.2% to 36.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pizza Hut’s share of searches among pizza chains in the United Kingdom moved from 32.2% to 16.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 450K.

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

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Domino's gained share of searches among pizza chains in the United Kingdom, from 33.1% to 36.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Pizza Hut lost share of searches among pizza chains in the United Kingdom, from 18.2% to 16.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Domino's’ and Pizza Hut’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.

Domino's

2 branded search terms

  • domino's
  • dominos

Pizza Hut

1 branded search term

  • pizza hut

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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