How popular isCancer Council?
In September 2026, people searched for Cancer Council by name about 27,600 times in Australia, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4.3% of all Australia sunglasses brand searches, placing Cancer Council eighth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sunglasses brands, Cancer Council appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 12.
Cancer Council is the eighth most searched of 12 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
OakleyShare of searches 32.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Ray-BanShare of searches 17.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Le SpecsShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
QuayShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Cancer CouncilShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top sunglasses brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cancer Council was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cancer Council is the fifth most recommended of the 12.
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.
Oakley4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Le Specs4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ray-Ban3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Maui Jim3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cancer Council3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Poppy Lissiman2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Quay1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OTIS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Carrera0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Szade0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sunglasses brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which polarised sunglasses should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are good Australian sunglasses brands?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sunglasses”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“polarised sunglasses”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Which sunglasses brands compete with Cancer Council?
Share of searches by month for Oakley, Ray-Ban, Le Specs, Quay, Carrera, Maui Jim, Poppy Lissiman, Cancer Council, OTIS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Oakley | Ray-Ban | Le Specs | Quay | Carrera | Maui Jim | Poppy Lissiman | Cancer Council | OTIS | Szade | Bollé | Local Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.5% | 19.1% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 7% | 7% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.7% | 17.9% | 8% | 8% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.9% | 18% | 8% | 8% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.71% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.8% | 16.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.76% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.89% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.5% | 19% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 6.9% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.92% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.9% | 20% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 6% | 6% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.79% |
| May 2026 | 30.8% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1% | 0.67% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.5% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.6% | 22.6% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.3% | 24% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.3% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.3% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.7% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -6.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.8% | 14.8K | +49.5% | +3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.9% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 6.5% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 6.5% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 6.5% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 4.3% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +0.4 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.3% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.2 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.9% | 2.4K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.3% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 1% | 1.3K | +47.7% | +0.3 points |
1.
Oakley32.3%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
2.
Ray-Ban17.7%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -6.3 points.
3.
Le Specs11.8%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
4.
Quay7.9%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
5.
Carrera6.5%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.
Maui Jim6.5%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.5%
Moved from 5th to 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.3%
Held 8th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
9.
OTIS2.3%
Held 9th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
10.
Szade1.9%
Held 10th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.
Bollé1.3%
Held 11th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
12.
Local Supply1%
Held 12th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +47.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Cancer Council and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Cancer Council
17 comparisons
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- Cancer Council vs Neutrogena
- Cancer Council vs Ultra Violette
- Cancer Council vs Naked Sundays
- Bondi Sands vs Cancer Council
- Cancer Council vs Carrera
- Cancer Council vs Le Specs
- Cancer Council vs Maui Jim
- Cancer Council vs Oakley
- Cancer Council vs Poppy Lissiman
- Cancer Council vs Quay
- Cancer Council vs Ray-Ban
- Banana Boat vs Cancer Council
- Cancer Council vs OTIS
- Cancer Council vs Szade
- Bollé vs Cancer Council
- Cancer Council vs Local Supply
How has branded search demand for Cancer Council changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cancer Council in Australia held steady at 27.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cancer Council’s share of searches among sunglasses brands in Australia peaked at 5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.7% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for Australia sunglasses brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Carrera overtook Poppy Lissiman to rank 5th among sunglasses brands in Australia, with 6.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Maui Jim overtook Poppy Lissiman to rank 6th among sunglasses brands in Australia, with 6.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Le Specs gained share of searches among sunglasses brands in Australia, from 8.8% to 11.8%.

In September 2026, Oakley gained share of searches among sunglasses brands in Australia, from 29.3% to 32.3%.

In September 2026, Ray-Ban lost share of searches among sunglasses brands in Australia, from 24% to 17.7%.

In September 2026, Quay lost share of searches among sunglasses brands in Australia, from 8.8% to 7.9%.
How are Cancer Council’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cancer Council’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- cancer council sunglasses
- cancer council sunscreen
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Where does Cancer Council compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunscreen brands | 2nd of 7 | 17.3% | Show ranking |
| Sunglasses brands | 8th of 12 | 4.3% | Shown above |

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