Laithwaites vs Virgin Wines:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Laithwaites and Virgin Wines were level in searches among online wine retailers in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 27.1K branded searches each, at 9.5% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online wine retailers, Laithwaites appeared in four of the five answers and Virgin Wines in one. Laithwaites was mentioned before Virgin Wines in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Laithwaites and Virgin Wines are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Laithwaites, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Virgin Wines in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Laithwaites, named ahead of Virgin Wines in 3 of 4 answers
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Top online wine retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Laithwaites was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Virgin Wines was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Laithwaites was listed before Virgin Wines in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Majestic Wine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The Wine Society4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Laithwaites4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Naked Wines2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Berry Bros. & Rudd2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Waitrose Cellar2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Virgin Wines1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy wine online in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best online wine retailers in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK wine delivery service has the best value cases?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wine delivery”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“buy wine online”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Is Laithwaites or Virgin Wines more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Laithwaites and Virgin Wines by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven online wine retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Laithwaites, Virgin Wines. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Majestic Wine | The Wine Society | Laithwaites | Naked Wines | Virgin Wines | Berry Bros. & Rudd | Waitrose Cellar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.8% | 18.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.3% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.8% | 17.2% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.9% | 20.9% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.4% | 23.7% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 35% | 23.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| May 2026 | 41.1% | 22.5% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.1% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.7% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 10% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 3.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.4% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.7% | 21.3% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 3.5% |
How has the Laithwaites and Virgin Wines comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Laithwaites was ahead of Virgin Wines in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Laithwaites’ share of searches among online wine retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 10.3% to 9.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Virgin Wines’ share of searches among online wine retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 8.4% to 9.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom online wine retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Virgin Wines overtook Berry Bros. & Rudd to rank 5th among online wine retailers in the United Kingdom, with 9.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Laithwaites gained share of searches among online wine retailers in the United Kingdom, from 8.9% to 9.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Laithwaites’ and Virgin Wines’ 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.
Laithwaites
1 branded search term
- laithwaites
Virgin Wines
1 branded search term
- virgin wines
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