Worst and Best Halloween Candies

The Definitive Ranking of Worst and Best Halloween Candies

Need a little break from all the Election Day predictions and analysis? We thought you might, so we turned to Ben George at Candy Store.com for some help. Preferences change every year, and keeping up with the latest trends in Halloween candy can be a daunting task. Kids these days have tastes that might baffle grown-ups, and with the sheer variety of bulk candy options out there, it’s hard to know what will be a hit or miss in those treat bags.

Decision fatigue is real, especially with endless candy options online and in stores. We’re here to cut through the noise, helping you choose the most popular Halloween candy and avoid the duds with our data-driven guide.

How did we do it? By going straight to the source.

This year, we surveyed 10,000 customers from our online candy store to get their honest feedback. No guesswork, no mixed data from other lists—just the pure opinions of candy lovers across the board. With their input, we ranked the best and worst Halloween candies, giving you a clear roadmap to success when it comes to choosing your candy.

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Ready to dive in? Here’s our ultimate ranking based entirely on this year’s survey results. And remember, the opinions expressed here reflect the voices of candy enthusiasts everywhere—not just a single candy blog writer. Now, let’s get to it!

Oh, and please keep in mind, the opinions expressed here are not those of CandyStore.com. They are inferred from the data by a mere candy blog writer, George wrote.