How popular isLaCroix?
In September 2026, people searched for LaCroix by name about 60,500 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 11.7% of all United States sparkling water brand searches, placing LaCroix third out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sparkling water brands, LaCroix appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the ten.
LaCroix is the third most searched of 10 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Liquid DeathShare of searches 31.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SpindriftShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
LaCroixShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
San PellegrinoShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HintShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top sparkling water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LaCroix was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. LaCroix is the most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
LaCroix1st
Polar2nd
San Pellegrino3rd- Bubly4th
Perrier5th
Spindrift6th
Waterloo7th
Sparkling Ice8th
Liquid Death–
Hint–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Spindrift3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LaCroix3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
San Pellegrino3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Polar3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bubly3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Perrier2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sparkling Ice1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Waterloo1 of 5Named in 1 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
Hint0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sparkling water brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sparkling water should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sparkling water brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best tasting seltzer?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sparkling water”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“seltzer 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 26, 2026.
Which sparkling water brands compete with LaCroix?
Share of searches by month for Liquid Death, Spindrift, LaCroix, San Pellegrino, Hint, Sparkling Ice, Polar, Waterloo, Bubly, Perrier. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Liquid Death | Spindrift | LaCroix | San Pellegrino | Hint | Sparkling Ice | Polar | Waterloo | Bubly | Perrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.8% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.8% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 4% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 36% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.9% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.5% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.1% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 11% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.9% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 11% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 29.3% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.7% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7% | 8.6% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.3% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 12% | 12% | 8% | 6.6% | 8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.9% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.9% | 165K | -17.9% | -0.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 14.3% | 74K | 0% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 11.7% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 9.6% | 49.5K | 0% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 7.8% | 40.5K | 0% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.8% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 5.2% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 4th to 8th | 5.2% | 27.1K | -55.2% | -4.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 3.5% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 2.9% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.5 points |
31.9%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
14.3%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
3.
LaCroix11.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.6%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
5.
Hint7.8%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
7.8%
Held 6th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
7.
Polar5.2%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.
Waterloo5.2%
Moved from 4th to 8th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -55.2% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
9.Bubly
3.5%
Held 9th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
10.
Perrier2.9%
Held 10th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
Compare popularity between LaCroix and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for LaCroix changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LaCroix in the United States held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LaCroix’s share of searches among sparkling water brands in the United States peaked at 14.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 8.9% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LaCroix fell from 2nd to 3rd among sparkling water brands in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States sparkling water brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, San Pellegrino overtook Waterloo to rank 4th among sparkling water brands in the United States, with 9.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Spindrift overtook LaCroix to rank 2nd among sparkling water brands in the United States, with 14.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Hint overtook Waterloo and Sparkling Ice to rank 5th among sparkling water brands in the United States, with 7.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Bubly gained share of searches among sparkling water brands in the United States, from 2.9% to 3.5%.

In September 2026, Waterloo lost share of searches among sparkling water brands in the United States, from 9.8% to 5.2%.

In September 2026, Liquid Death lost share of searches among sparkling water brands in the United States, from 32.7% to 31.9%.
How are LaCroix’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LaCroix’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.
- la croix
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