Sainsbury's vs Tesco:Which is searched more in United Kingdom?
In September 2026, Sainsbury's had more branded searches than Tesco among online supermarkets in United Kingdom. Sainsbury's was estimated to have 9.1M branded searches compared to Tesco’s 5M, and held a 37.7% Share of Search versus Tesco’s 20.6%.
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Which is more popular in search, Sainsbury's or Tesco?
Compare the supermarkets people order groceries online from. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Sainsbury's, Tesco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sainsbury's | Morrisons | Tesco | Asda | Ocado |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.8% | 19% | 23.3% | 19% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.4% | 22.4% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 3.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.9% | 19.2% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.8% | 19% | 23.3% | 19% | 3.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.1% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 4.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.1% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 37.7% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.1% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.7% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.7% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.7% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
How has the Sainsbury's and Tesco comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sainsbury's was ahead of Tesco in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sainsbury's’ estimated Share of Search among online supermarkets in United Kingdom moved from 34.8% to 37.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tesco’s estimated Share of Search among online supermarkets in United Kingdom moved from 23.3% to 20.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1M to 5M.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom online supermarkets in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tesco in United Kingdom fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.1M to 5M in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sainsbury's’ and Tesco’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.
Sainsbury's
1 branded search term
- sainsburys
Tesco
1 branded search term
- tesco
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