Brandwave

How popular isAjax in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 27.9K branded searches for Ajax worldwide which is up 24.4% over the last 12 months. Ajax holds 2.2% estimated Share of Search among dish soap brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Dawn50.7%
  2. Blueland24.7%
  3. Branch Basics20.2%
  4. Ajax2.2%
  5. Cleancult2.2%
Ajax website (opens in a new tab)

Follow Ajax and get free monthly updates on what changed

By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy

Which dish soap brands compete with Ajax?

Ajax against dish soap brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Dawn, Blueland, Branch Basics, Ajax, Cleancult. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthDawnBluelandBranch BasicsAjaxCleancult
Oct 202543.6%26.3%26.3%1.6%2.3%
Nov 202538.7%29.1%29.1%1.4%1.7%
Dec 202544.2%26.3%26.3%1.3%1.9%
Jan 202643.3%26.6%26.6%1.6%1.9%
Feb 202646.8%27.3%22.3%1.6%2%
Mar 202646.6%27.3%22.3%1.3%2.4%
Apr 202646.2%27.8%22.7%1.4%2%
May 202644.5%25.8%25.8%1.5%2.3%
Jun 202646.9%27.2%22.3%1.6%2%
Jul 202646.5%27.4%22.4%1.6%2%
Aug 202650%25.3%20.7%1.8%2.3%
Sep 202650.7%24.7%20.2%2.2%2.2%
  1. 1.Dawn

    50.7%

    Held 1st. 102K estimated branded searches, -15.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  2. 2.Blueland

    24.7%

    Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  3. Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  4. 4.Ajax

    2.2%

    Moved from 5th to 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  5. 5.Cleancult

    2.2%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

Compare search popularity between Ajax and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Ajax changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ajax worldwide rose from 22.4K to 27.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ajax’s estimated Share of Search among dish soap brands worldwide increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ajax rose from 5th to 4th among dish soap brands worldwide.

How did search popularity change for dish soap brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Dawn gained estimated Share of Search among dish soap brands worldwide, from 50% to 50.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Blueland lost estimated Share of Search among dish soap brands worldwide, from 25.3% to 24.7%.

  3. Ajax’s estimated Share of Search among dish soap brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.6% to 2.2% in September 2026.

  4. In September 2026, Cleancult fell from 4th to 5th among dish soap brands worldwide.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Branch Basics worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Where does Ajax compete?

Ajax is ranked in six competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Surface cleaner brands5th of 53.6%Show ranking
Household cleaning brands4th of 64.3%Show ranking
Dishwashing liquid brands5th of 50.6%Show ranking
Dish soap brands4th of 52.2%Shown above
Glass cleaners3rd of 614.5%Show ranking
Dish powder brands5th of 5<0.01%Show ranking

How is Ajax measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ajax’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

4 branded search terms

  • ajax cleaner
  • ajax dish powder
  • ajax dish soap
  • ajax dishwashing liquid

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Ajax?

Ajax is owned by Colgate-Palmolive. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Colgate-Palmolive.

Do you work for Ajax? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.

Creator with pink hair and a pink jacket

Is Ajax your brand?

Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.