How popular isIsoWhey?
In September 2026, people searched for IsoWhey by name about 1,900 times in Australia, a 20.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.9% of all Australia meal replacement brand searches, placing IsoWhey sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about meal replacement brands, IsoWhey appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
IsoWhey is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
The Man ShakeShare of searches 37.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OptifastShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- The Lady ShakeShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OptiSlimShare of searches 13.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
IsoWheyShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top meal replacement brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, IsoWhey was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. IsoWhey is the fifth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- The Lady Shake1st
The Man Shake2nd
OptiSlim3rd
Optifast4th
IsoWhey5th
Huel6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- The Lady Shake3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The Man Shake2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Optifast2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
IsoWhey2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OptiSlim1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Huel1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about meal replacement brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which meal replacement shake should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best meal replacement shakes in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best meal replacement shake for weight loss?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“meal replacement shakes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“meal replacement”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Which meal replacement brands compete with IsoWhey?
Share of searches by month for The Man Shake, Optifast, The Lady Shake, OptiSlim, Huel, IsoWhey. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Man Shake | Optifast | The Lady Shake | OptiSlim | Huel | IsoWhey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.8% | 23.9% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.6% | 22.7% | 18.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.6% | 25.8% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.8% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.7% | 24.5% | 20.1% | 11% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.6% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.6% | 31.6% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 33.7% | 27.6% | 18.5% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.9% | 27.8% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.2% | 28.7% | 15.7% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.5% | 27.4% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.2% | 24.8% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.2% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +3.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.8% | 12.1K | 0% | -2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.6% | 8.1K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.6% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.9% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.9% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.4 points |
37.2%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
2.
Optifast24.8%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
16.6%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
4.
OptiSlim13.6%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
5.
Huel3.9%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
6.
IsoWhey3.9%
Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Compare popularity between IsoWhey and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for IsoWhey changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for IsoWhey in Australia fell from 2.4K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IsoWhey’s share of searches among meal replacement brands in Australia peaked at 4.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for Australia meal replacement brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, The Man Shake gained share of searches among meal replacement brands in Australia, from 33.5% to 37.2%.

In September 2026, OptiSlim gained share of searches among meal replacement brands in Australia, from 12.2% to 13.6%.

In September 2026, Optifast lost share of searches among meal replacement brands in Australia, from 27.4% to 24.8%.
In September 2026, The Lady Shake lost share of searches among meal replacement brands in Australia, from 18.3% to 16.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Huel in Australia fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for IsoWhey in Australia fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are IsoWhey’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using IsoWhey’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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