Liquid I.V. vs Powerade:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Liquid I.V. and Powerade were level in searches among electrolyte and sports drink brands in Australia, with an estimated 22.2K branded searches each, at 16.6% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about electrolyte and sports drink brands, Liquid I.V. appeared in one of the five answers and Powerade in none.
Who do people search for more?
Liquid I.V. and Powerade are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Liquid I.V., mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Powerade in 0
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Top electrolyte and sports drink brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Liquid I.V. was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Powerade 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hydralyte4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gatorade2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Liquid I.V.1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Musashi1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Powerade0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LMNT0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Staminade0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electrolyte drink in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electrolyte powder is best for hydration?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electrolyte drink is best after exercise?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrolytes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrolyte drink”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Liquid I.V. or Powerade more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Liquid I.V. and Powerade by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven electrolyte and sports drink brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Liquid I.V., Powerade. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hydralyte | Liquid I.V. | Powerade | Gatorade | LMNT | Staminade | Musashi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.2% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.6% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.7% | 20% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.4% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.7% | 21.7% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 44% | 19.7% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 44.9% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 16.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.7% | 21.8% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.4% | 19.9% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 47% | 17.3% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.4% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
How has the Liquid I.V. and Powerade comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Liquid I.V. was ahead of Powerade in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Liquid I.V.’s share of searches among electrolyte and sports drink brands in Australia moved from 16.9% to 16.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Powerade’s share of searches among electrolyte and sports drink brands in Australia moved from 13.8% to 16.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for Australia electrolyte and sports drink brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Powerade overtook Gatorade to rank 3rd among electrolyte and sports drink brands in Australia, with 16.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Liquid I.V. lost share of searches among electrolyte and sports drink brands in Australia, from 17.3% to 16.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Liquid I.V.’s and Powerade’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.
Liquid I.V.
1 branded search term
- liquid iv
Powerade
1 branded search term
- powerade
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