Allstate vs Nationwide:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nationwide had more branded searches than Allstate among car insurance brands in the United States. Nationwide had about 165,000 branded searches, while Allstate had 49,500. Nationwide made up 3.8% of all car insurance brand searches we track, and Allstate accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car insurance brands, Nationwide appeared in two of the five answers and Allstate in none.
Who do people search for more?
Nationwide, about 3 searches for every 1 for Allstate
Who does AI mention more?
Nationwide, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Allstate in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Nationwide, the only one of the two named
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Top car insurance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nationwide was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Allstate 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.
GEICO1st
Travelers2nd
USAA3rd
Progressive4th
State Farm5th
Erie Insurance6th
Nationwide7th
Root–
Allstate–
Liberty Mutual–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
GEICO5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Progressive5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
USAA5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Erie Insurance3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Travelers3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Nationwide2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
State Farm2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Root0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Allstate0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Liberty Mutual0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about car insurance brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which car insurance company should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best car insurance companies in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest good car insurance in the US for a new driver?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheapest car insurance”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best car insurance”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Allstate or Nationwide more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Allstate and Nationwide by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 car insurance brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Nationwide, Allstate. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GEICO | Progressive | Erie Insurance | Nationwide | Root | USAA | State Farm | Travelers | Allstate | Liberty Mutual | Farmers Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.3% | 24.2% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.61% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.1% | 21.7% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.7% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.59% | 0.72% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.8% | 23.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 56% | 19.8% | 6% | 4% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.66% | 0.54% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.7% | 21.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.5% | 24% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.56% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 59.3% | 20.6% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.8% | 20.6% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.51% | 0.62% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 21% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.63% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.3% | 21% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.1% | 24.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.19% |
How has the Allstate and Nationwide comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nationwide was ahead of Allstate in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Allstate’s share of searches among car insurance brands in the United States moved from 0.75% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nationwide’s share of searches among car insurance brands in the United States moved from 4.5% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for United States car insurance brands in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Allstate in the United States rose 49.5% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 49.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Nationwide in the United States fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 165K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Allstate’s and Nationwide’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.
Allstate
1 branded search term
- allstate car insurance
Nationwide
1 branded search term
- nationwide insurance
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