Nature's Way vs Yakult:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Yakult had more branded searches than Nature's Way among probiotic brands in Australia. Yakult had about 18,100 branded searches, while Nature's Way had 1,000. Yakult made up 47.5% of all probiotic brand searches we track, and Nature's Way accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about probiotic brands, Nature's Way appeared in one of the five answers and Yakult in none.
Who do people search for more?
Yakult, about 18 searches for every 1 for Nature's Way
Who does AI mention more?
Nature's Way, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Yakult in 0
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Top probiotic brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nature's Way was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Yakult 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.
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 Nature's Way or Yakult more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nature's Way and Yakult 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 Yakult, Nature's Way. 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% |
Nature's Way sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “natures way probiotic”.
How has the Nature's Way and Yakult comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Yakult was ahead of Nature's Way in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nature's Way’s share of searches among probiotic brands in Australia moved from 3.6% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yakult’s share of searches among probiotic brands in Australia moved from 50.6% to 47.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for Australia probiotic brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Yakult gained share of searches among probiotic brands in Australia, from 46.9% to 47.5%.
In September 2026, Nature's Way lost share of searches among probiotic brands in Australia, from 3.4% to 2.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nature's Way’s and Yakult’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.
Nature's Way
1 branded search term
- natures way probiotic
Yakult
1 branded search term
- yakult
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