Intelligentsia vs Lifeboost:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lifeboost had more branded searches than Intelligentsia among coffee brands in the United States. Lifeboost had about 27,100 branded searches, while Intelligentsia had 18,100. Lifeboost made up 2.5% of all coffee brand searches we track, and Intelligentsia accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coffee brands, Intelligentsia appeared in one of the five answers and Lifeboost in none.
Who do people search for more?
Lifeboost, about 50% more searches than Intelligentsia
Who does AI mention more?
Intelligentsia, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Lifeboost in 0
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Top coffee brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Intelligentsia was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Lifeboost 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.
Peet's Coffee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lavazza3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Café Bustelo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stumptown2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Folgers1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Death Wish Coffee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Onyx Coffee Lab1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Counter Culture Coffee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Intelligentsia1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lifeboost0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about coffee brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which coffee brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best coffee bean brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best ground coffee?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee beans”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ground coffee”
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.
Is Intelligentsia or Lifeboost more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Intelligentsia and Lifeboost by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 coffee brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Lifeboost, Intelligentsia. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Peet's Coffee | Black Rifle Coffee | Café Bustelo | La Colombe | Folgers | Death Wish Coffee | Illy | Lavazza | Dunkin' | Onyx Coffee Lab | Stumptown | Bulletproof | Lifeboost | Counter Culture Coffee | Intelligentsia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.2% | 11.8% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.9% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 3.2% | 28.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.8% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 46.1% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.1% | 12% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 6.6% | 2% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.6% | 13% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 36% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 45.5% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.2% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.9% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 47% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.9% | 10% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.6% |
How has the Intelligentsia and Lifeboost comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Lifeboost took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Intelligentsia’s share of searches among coffee brands in the United States moved from 1.9% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lifeboost’s share of searches among coffee brands in the United States moved from 1.3% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for United States coffee brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Lifeboost overtook Counter Culture Coffee to rank 13th among coffee brands in the United States, with 2.5% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Intelligentsia in the United States fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Intelligentsia’s and Lifeboost’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.
Intelligentsia
1 branded search term
- intelligentsia coffee
Lifeboost
1 branded search term
- lifeboost coffee
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