Pepsi vs Sprite:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pepsi had more branded searches than Sprite among soda brands in the United States. Pepsi had about 246,000 branded searches, while Sprite had 165,000. Pepsi made up 13.7% of all soda brand searches we track, and Sprite accounted for 9.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soda brands, Pepsi appeared in four of the five answers and Sprite in three. Pepsi was mentioned before Sprite in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Pepsi, about 49% more searches than Sprite
Who does AI mention more?
Pepsi, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Sprite in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Pepsi, named ahead of Sprite in 3 of 4 answers
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Top soda brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pepsi was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sprite was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pepsi was listed before Sprite in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
Dr Pepper4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Pepsi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Coca-Cola3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sprite3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OLIPOP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Poppi3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mountain Dew2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Fanta2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zevia2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Crush2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about soda brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best soda brand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which healthy sodas actually taste good?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the most popular soda in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“healthy soda”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“soda brands”
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.
Is Pepsi or Sprite more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pepsi and Sprite by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 soda brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Pepsi, Sprite. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Coca-Cola | Dr Pepper | Pepsi | Sprite | Mountain Dew | OLIPOP | Poppi | Fanta | Barq's | 7Up | A&W Root Beer | Canada Dry | Zevia | Crush |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.2% | 23.2% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.3% | 23.3% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.3% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.1% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.76% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.5% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 23% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 19.3% | 23.6% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 21.3% | 21.3% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.5% | 13.4% | 11% | 11% | 7.3% | 9% | 6% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 23% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 20.5% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.83% |
How has the Pepsi and Sprite comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pepsi was ahead of Sprite in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pepsi’s share of searches among soda brands in the United States moved from 10.4% to 13.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sprite’s share of searches among soda brands in the United States moved from 8.5% to 9.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
How did search popularity change for United States soda brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pepsi overtook Mountain Dew to rank 3rd among soda brands in the United States, with 13.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Sprite lost share of searches among soda brands in the United States, from 10.3% to 9.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pepsi’s and Sprite’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.
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