How popular isBang?
In September 2026, people searched for Bang by name about 8,100 times in the United States, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.87% of all United States energy drink brand searches, placing Bang eighth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about energy drink brands, Bang did not appear in any of the answers.
Bang is the eighth most searched of 12 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Red BullShare of searches 48.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CelsiusShare of searches 19.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Monster EnergyShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Alani NuShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
BangShare of searches 0.87%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top energy drink brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bang did not appear in any of the five 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.
Red Bull5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Celsius5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Alani Nu3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ghost3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
C43 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Monster Energy2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NOS1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Reign1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rockstar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bang0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about energy drink brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which energy drink should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best energy drink brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the healthiest energy drink?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“energy drinks”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best energy drink”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Which energy drink brands compete with Bang?
Share of searches by month for Red Bull, Celsius, Monster Energy, Alani Nu, Ghost, Bang. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Red Bull | Celsius | Monster Energy | Alani Nu | Ghost | C4 | Rockstar | Bang | NOS | Bucked Up | Reign | ZOA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.1% | 28.5% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.49% | 0.4% | 0.74% | 0.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.7% | 26.1% | 15.7% | 7% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.28% | 0.63% | 0.51% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.5% | 26% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 0.67% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.7% | 21.9% | 16% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.28% | 0.52% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.4% | 23.8% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1% | 1% | 0.46% | 0.25% | 0.57% | 0.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.9% | 25.5% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.54% | 0.29% | 0.66% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.9% | 20.9% | 13.5% | 11% | 4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.54% | 0.36% | 0.66% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 48.8% | 21.2% | 14.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.39% | 0.72% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.3% | 28.7% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.4% | 0.74% | 0.49% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.7% | 31.2% | 13.5% | 6% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.81% | 0.43% | 0.81% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.2% | 22.3% | 11.7% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.7% | 0.38% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.6% | 19.9% | 11.9% | 8% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 0.71% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.6% | 450K | +22.3% | +9.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.9% | 185K | -11.7% | -2.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 11.9% | 110K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 8% | 74K | -45.2% | -6.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.3% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -1.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.3% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.87% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 0.71% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 12th to 10th | 0.58% | 5.4K | +50% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 12th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.58% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 12, moved from 9th to 12th | 0.58% | 5.4K | -33.3% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 9th to 12th |
1.
Red Bull48.6%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +9.4 points.
2.
Celsius19.9%
Held 2nd. 185K estimated branded searches, -11.7% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
11.9%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Alani Nu8%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, -45.2% vs prior month. Share -6.4 points.
5.
Ghost5.3%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
6.
C41.6%
Held 6th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
7.
Rockstar1.3%
Held 7th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Bang0.87%
Held 8th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
NOS0.71%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Bucked Up0.58%
Moved from 12th to 10th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
11.
Reign0.58%
Held 11th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
ZOA0.58%
Moved from 9th to 12th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Bang and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Bang
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How has branded search demand for Bang changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bang in the United States fell from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bang fell from 7th to 8th among energy drink brands in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States energy drink brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Red Bull gained share of searches among energy drink brands in the United States, from 39.2% to 48.6%.

In September 2026, Alani Nu lost share of searches among energy drink brands in the United States, from 14.4% to 8%.

In September 2026, Celsius lost share of searches among energy drink brands in the United States, from 22.3% to 19.9%.

In September 2026, Ghost lost share of searches among energy drink brands in the United States, from 6.4% to 5.3%.

In September 2026, Bucked Up rose from 12th to 10th among energy drink brands in the United States.

In September 2026, Monster Energy rose from 4th to 3rd among energy drink brands in the United States.
How are Bang’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bang’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- bang energy
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