How popular isDasani?
In September 2026, people searched for Dasani by name about 14,800 times in the United States, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.1% of all United States bottled water brand searches, placing Dasani sixth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bottled water brands, Dasani did not appear in any of the answers.
Dasani is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Liquid DeathShare of searches 45.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Fiji WaterShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
smartwaterShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
AquafinaShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- DasaniShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top bottled water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dasani 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.
Evian3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Fiji Water2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- smartwater2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Aquafina2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Liquid Death0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Essentia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Dasani0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Poland Spring0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bottled water brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bottled water brand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bottled water tastes the best?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bottled water is the healthiest?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bottled water”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bottled water”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 27, 2026.
Which bottled water brands compete with Dasani?
Share of searches by month for Liquid Death, Fiji Water, smartwater, Aquafina, Essentia, Dasani, Evian, Poland Spring. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Liquid Death | Fiji Water | smartwater | Aquafina | Essentia | Dasani | Evian | Poland Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.3% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 8% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.9% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 5% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.5% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 42% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 51% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.3% | 15.9% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.3% | 15.9% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| May 2026 | 43.3% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.5% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.8% | 16.1% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.8% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.9% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.9% | 165K | -17.9% | -1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.8% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.3% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.2% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.5% | 27.1K | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 8th to 6th | 4.1% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 8th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 4.1% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 4.1% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th |
45.9%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
13.8%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
11.3%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
4.
Aquafina9.2%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
Essentia7.5%
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
6.
Dasani4.1%
Moved from 8th to 6th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
7.
Evian4.1%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
4.1%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for Dasani changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dasani in the United States rose from 12.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dasani’s share of searches among bottled water brands in the United States increased from 2.9% to 4.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dasani’s share of searches among bottled water brands in the United States peaked at 5.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 2.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dasani rose from 8th to 6th among bottled water brands in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States bottled water brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Dasani overtook Evian and Poland Spring to rank 6th among bottled water brands in the United States, with 4.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Essentia gained share of searches among bottled water brands in the United States, from 6.4% to 7.5%.
In September 2026, Evian gained share of searches among bottled water brands in the United States, from 3.5% to 4.1%.
In September 2026, Poland Spring gained share of searches among bottled water brands in the United States, from 3.5% to 4.1%.
In September 2026, Liquid Death lost share of searches among bottled water brands in the United States, from 47.8% to 45.9%.
In September 2026, Fiji Water lost share of searches among bottled water brands in the United States, from 14.4% to 13.8%.
How are Dasani’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dasani’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.
- dasani
Who owns Dasani?
Dasani is owned by The Coca-Cola Company. Brandwave also tracks Coca-Cola, Barq's and smartwater, owned by the same company, in the United States.
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