Bravecto vs Simparica:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bravecto had more branded searches than Simparica among flea and worm treatment brands in Australia. Bravecto had about 6,600 branded searches, while Simparica had 1,900. Bravecto made up 11.4% of all flea and worm treatment brand searches we track, and Simparica accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flea and worm treatment brands, Bravecto and Simparica each appeared in two of the five answers. Bravecto was mentioned before Simparica in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Bravecto, about 3 searches for every 1 for Simparica
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Bravecto, named ahead of Simparica in 2 of 3 answers
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Top flea and worm treatment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bravecto was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Simparica was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Bravecto was listed before Simparica in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
NexGard4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bravecto2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Simparica2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Capstar2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Drontal1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Seresto1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Frontline0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flea and tick treatment should I use for my dog in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best flea treatments for cats?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best worming tablet for dogs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flea treatment for dogs”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flea treatment”
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 Bravecto or Simparica more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bravecto and Simparica by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven flea and worm treatment brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Bravecto, Simparica. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NexGard | Bravecto | Frontline | Drontal | Simparica | Capstar | Seresto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.1% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.4% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 73% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.84% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.2% | 11.2% | 6% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.6% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Mar 2026 | 72% | 11% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.9% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.55% |
| May 2026 | 74.2% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.46% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.6% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.51% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.6% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.2% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1% | 0.67% |
How has the Bravecto and Simparica comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bravecto was ahead of Simparica in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bravecto’s share of searches among flea and worm treatment brands in Australia moved from 11.7% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Simparica’s share of searches among flea and worm treatment brands in Australia moved from 4.3% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia flea and worm treatment brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bravecto gained share of searches among flea and worm treatment brands in Australia, from 9.3% to 11.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Simparica in Australia fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bravecto’s and Simparica’s 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.
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