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How popular isDencorub?

In September 2026, people searched for Dencorub by name about 4,400 times in Australia, a 51.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.7% of all Australia pain relief brand searches, placing Dencorub sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pain relief brands, Dencorub did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Dencorub is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. NurofenShare of searches 30.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. PanadolShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. NaprogesicShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. VoltarenShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. DencorubShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top pain relief brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dencorub 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.

  1. Panadol1st
  2. Nurofen2nd
  3. Voltaren3rd
  4. Naprogesic–
  5. Deep Heat–
  6. Dencorub–
  7. Disprin–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Nurofen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Panadol3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Voltaren1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Naprogesic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Deep Heat0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dencorub0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Disprin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which pain relief should I take for a headache in Australia?”

    1. 1Panadol
    2. 2Nurofen

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best pain relief brands in Australia?”

    1. 1Panadol
    2. 2Nurofen
    3. 3Voltaren

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best pain relief for back pain?”

    1. 1Nurofen
    2. 2Panadol

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “back pain relief”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “pain relief”

      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 pain relief brands compete with Dencorub?

      Dencorub against pain relief brands in Australia, by month

      Share of searches by month for Nurofen, Panadol, Naprogesic, Voltaren, Deep Heat, Dencorub. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthNurofenPanadolNaprogesicVoltarenDeep HeatDencorubDisprin
      Oct 202529.7%24.3%16.3%19.9%5.9%2.1%1.8%
      Nov 202529.8%24.4%16.3%20%6%2.1%1.4%
      Dec 202533%22.1%18.1%18.1%5.4%2%1.5%
      Jan 202630.1%20.1%20.1%20.1%6%2.2%1.4%
      Feb 202628.4%23.2%19%19%6.9%2.1%1.4%
      Mar 202628.8%23.5%19.3%19.3%5.8%2.1%1.4%
      Apr 202631%20.8%17%20.8%6.2%2.8%1.5%
      May 202628%22.9%18.8%18.8%6.9%3%1.7%
      Jun 202633.4%22.3%15%18.3%6.7%3%1.3%
      Jul 202633.4%22.3%15%18.3%6.7%3%1.3%
      Aug 202630.8%25.2%16.8%16.8%6.2%2.7%1.5%
      Sep 202630.3%24.8%16.6%16.6%7.4%2.7%1.5%

      1. 1.Nurofen

        30.3%

        Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

      2. 2.Panadol

        24.8%

        Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

      3. 3.Naprogesic

        16.6%

        Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

      4. 4.Voltaren

        16.6%

        Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

      5. 5.Deep Heat

        7.4%

        Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

      6. 6.Dencorub

        2.7%

        Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

      7. 7.Disprin

        1.5%

        Held 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

      Compare popularity between Dencorub and its closest rivals

      Every comparison with Dencorub

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      How has branded search demand for Dencorub changed in Australia over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dencorub in Australia rose from 2.9K to 4.4K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dencorub’s share of searches among pain relief brands in Australia increased from 2.1% to 2.7%.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dencorub’s share of searches among pain relief brands in Australia peaked at 3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 2% in December 2025.

      How did search popularity change for Australia pain relief brands in September 2026?

      5 changes

      1. In September 2026, Deep Heat gained share of searches among pain relief brands in Australia, from 6.2% to 7.4%.

      2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Dencorub in Australia rose 51.7% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 4.4K in September 2026.

      3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Panadol in Australia rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.

      4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Nurofen in Australia rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.

      5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Naprogesic in Australia rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 27.1K in September 2026.

      How are Dencorub’s branded searches counted?

      1 search term

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dencorub’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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