Period care brands in Australia:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Modibodi was the most searched period care brand in Australia, accounting for 36.7% of all searches among the 12 brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Modibodi and TOM Organic were mentioned most often, in three of the five answers. Modibodi and TOM Organic tied as the most recommended.
ModibodiShare of searches 36.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LibraShare of searches 29.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
U by KotexShare of searches 11.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BondsShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
StayfreeShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top period care brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Modibodi and TOM Organic were mentioned most often, in three of the five answers. Modibodi and TOM Organic tied as the most recommended. U by Kotex was third. Stayfree, which ranked fifth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
Modibodi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TOM Organic3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Libra2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
U by Kotex2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bonds2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Carefree1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Always1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cottons1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tsuno1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stayfree0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Moxie0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Thinx0 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 pads and tampons in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which period underwear brand is best in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best organic tampon brands?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“period underwear”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tampons”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Which period care brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each period care brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 period care brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Modibodi, Libra, U by Kotex, Bonds, Stayfree, TOM Organic, Moxie. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Modibodi | Libra | U by Kotex | Bonds | Stayfree | TOM Organic | Moxie | Carefree | Always | Cottons | Tsuno | Thinx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.4% | 24.2% | 8% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.79% | 1.2% | 5.9% | 0.52% | 0.34% | 0.43% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.8% | 17.6% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.86% | 2.3% | 0.46% | 0.25% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.9% | 22.7% | 8.6% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.21% | 0.49% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.8% | 19.7% | 8% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.96% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.28% | 0.52% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.7% | 24.9% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.35% | 0.43% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.1% | 30.3% | 10% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.35% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.4% | 25.6% | 12.7% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.83% | 0.36% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 34.2% | 28% | 13.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.74% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.3% | 25.5% | 12.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.83% | 0.29% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.3% | 35.9% | 12.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.3% | 29.6% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.96% | 0.23% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.7% | 29.9% | 11.2% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.79% | 0.35% | 0.28% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.7% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.9% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.2% | 6.8K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 2.2% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 1.5% | 880 | +22.2% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 7th to 9th | 1.2% | 720 | -28% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.79% | 480 | -18.6% | -0.2 points | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 0.35% | 210 | +50% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 11th to 12th | 0.28% | 170 | -19% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 11th to 12th |
1.
Modibodi36.7%
Held 1st. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.
Libra29.9%
Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
11.2%
Held 3rd. 6.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Bonds6%
Held 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
5.
Stayfree6%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Moxie2.2%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
8.
Carefree1.5%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 880 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
9.
Always1.2%
Moved from 7th to 9th. 720 estimated branded searches, -28% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
10.
Cottons0.79%
Held 10th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.
Tsuno0.35%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 210 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
12.
Thinx0.28%
Moved from 11th to 12th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among period care brands in Australia?
12 brands
In September 2026, Modibodi was the most searched among period care brands in Australia, with an estimated 22.2K branded searches, 36.7% of all searches for the 12 we track. Libra is in 2nd place, 6.8 percentage points behind at 29.9%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4% → 36.7% | 58.8%Nov 2025 | 29.3%Jul 2026 | 1st | |
| 24.2% → 29.9% | 35.9%Jul 2026 | 17.6%Nov 2025 | 2nd | |
| 8% → 11.2% | 13.8%May 2026 | 7.1%Nov 2025 | 3rd | |
| 7.2% → 6% | 8.3%May 2026 | 6%Sep 2026 | 4th | |
| 3.9% → 6% | 6.2%Jun 2026 | 2.8%Nov 2025 | 6th → 5th | |
| 3.1% → 4% | 4%Sep 2026 | 2.3%Nov 2025 | 7th → 6th | |
| 0.79% → 2.2% | 2.2%Sep 2026 | 0.7%Nov 2025 | 9th → 7th | |
| 1.2% → 1.5% | 1.5%Apr 2026 | 0.86%Nov 2025 | 8th | |
| 5.9% → 1.2% | 5.9%Oct 2025 | 1.2%Sep 2026 | 5th → 9th | |
| 0.52% → 0.79% | 0.96%Aug 2026 | 0.46%Nov 2025 | 10th | |
| 0.34% → 0.35% | 0.4%May 2026 | 0.21%Dec 2025 | 12th → 11th | |
| 0.43% → 0.28% | 0.52%Jan 2026 | 0.27%Jul 2026 | 11th → 12th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Modibodi’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia decreased from 44.4% to 36.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Libra’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia increased from 24.2% to 29.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, U by Kotex’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia increased from 8% to 11.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bonds’ share of searches among period care brands in Australia decreased from 7.2% to 6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stayfree’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia increased from 3.9% to 6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TOM Organic’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia increased from 3.1% to 4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moxie’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia increased from 0.79% to 2.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Always’ share of searches among period care brands in Australia decreased from 5.9% to 1.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Modibodi’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia peaked at 58.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 29.3% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Libra’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia peaked at 35.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 17.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, U by Kotex’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia peaked at 13.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 7.1% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bonds’ share of searches among period care brands in Australia peaked at 8.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 6% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stayfree’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia peaked at 6.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 2.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TOM Organic’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia peaked at 4% in September 2026 and was lowest at 2.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moxie’s share of searches among period care brands in Australia peaked at 2.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 0.7% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stayfree rose from 6th to 5th among period care brands in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TOM Organic rose from 7th to 6th among period care brands in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moxie rose from 9th to 7th among period care brands in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Always fell from 5th to 9th among period care brands in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tsuno rose from 12th to 11th among period care brands in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thinx fell from 11th to 12th among period care brands in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carefree and Cottons held steady: their share of searches among period care brands in Australia each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for Australia period care brands in September 2026?
8 changes

In September 2026, Moxie overtook Always to rank 7th among period care brands in Australia, with 2.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Bonds lost share of searches among period care brands in Australia, from 7.2% to 6%.

Always’ share of searches among period care brands in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.2% to 1.2% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Carefree rose from 9th to 8th among period care brands in Australia.

In September 2026, Tsuno rose from 12th to 11th among period care brands in Australia.

In September 2026, Thinx fell from 11th to 12th among period care brands in Australia.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cottons in Australia rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 480 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Stayfree in Australia rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted for period care brands?
13 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among period care brands comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Modibodi
1 branded search term
- modibodi
Libra
1 branded search term
- libra pads
U by Kotex
2 branded search terms
- kotex
- u by kotex
Bonds
1 branded search term
- bonds period undies
Stayfree
1 branded search term
- stayfree pads
TOM Organic
1 branded search term
- tom organic
Moxie
1 branded search term
- moxie pads
Carefree
1 branded search term
- carefree tampons
Always
1 branded search term
- always pads
Cottons
1 branded search term
- cottons tampons
Tsuno
1 branded search term
- tsuno
Thinx
1 branded search term
- thinx
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