Activia vs Metagenics:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Metagenics had more branded searches than Activia among probiotic brands in Australia. Metagenics had about 1,000 branded searches, while Activia had 880. Metagenics made up 2.6% of all probiotic brand searches we track, and Activia accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about probiotic brands, neither Activia nor Metagenics appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Metagenics, about 14% more searches than Activia
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top probiotic brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Activia nor Metagenics showed up in any of the five answers.
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.
Life-Space4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BioCeuticals1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Blackmores1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Inner Health1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nature's Way1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yakult0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BioGaia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Metagenics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Activia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about probiotic brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which probiotic should I take in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best probiotic brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best probiotic for gut health?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“probiotics”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“probiotic”
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.
Is Activia or Metagenics more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Activia and Metagenics by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine probiotic brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Metagenics, Activia. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yakult | Life-Space | BioGaia | BioCeuticals | Blackmores | Inner Health | Metagenics | Nature's Way | Activia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.6% | 18.5% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.1% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 2% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | 21.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.8% | 21.9% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.5% | 18.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.9% | 21.5% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.2% | 17.9% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 54% | 16.1% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 49% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.1% | 21.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.9% | 21% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.5% | 21.3% | 9.5% | 5% | 5% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
How has the Activia and Metagenics comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Metagenics took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Activia’s share of searches among probiotic brands in Australia moved from 2.5% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Metagenics’ share of searches among probiotic brands in Australia moved from 2.5% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 1K.
How did search popularity change for Australia probiotic brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Metagenics rose from 8th to 7th among probiotic brands in Australia.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Activia’s and Metagenics’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Activia
1 branded search term
- activia
Metagenics
1 branded search term
- metagenics probiotic
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