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How popular isClorox in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 165K branded searches for Clorox worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Clorox holds 25.8% estimated Share of Search among disinfectant sprays worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Dettol38.4%
  2. Clorox25.8%
  3. Lysol25.8%
  4. Zoflora4.2%
  5. Purell3.5%
  6. Microban2.3%
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Where does Clorox compete?

Clorox is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Disinfectant sprays2nd of 625.8%Shown below
Surface cleaner brands2nd of 529.9%Show ranking
Pool chemicals1st of 694.9%Show ranking

Which disinfectant sprays compete with Clorox?

Clorox against disinfectant sprays worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Dettol, Clorox, Lysol, Zoflora, Purell, Microban. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthDettolCloroxLysolZofloraPurellMicroban
Oct 202540.6%27.2%22.3%4.5%3%2.4%
Nov 202542.3%28.4%18.9%4.7%3.1%2.5%
Dec 202542.7%23.4%23.4%4.7%3.1%2.6%
Jan 202640.1%26.9%22%4.4%3.6%3%
Feb 202637.9%25.4%25.4%5.1%3.4%2.8%
Mar 202640.6%27.2%22.3%4.5%3%2.4%
Apr 202642.2%28.3%18.9%4.7%3.8%2.1%
May 202640.8%27.4%22.4%3.7%3.7%2%
Jun 202642.2%28.3%18.9%3.8%4.7%2.1%
Jul 202640.8%27.3%22.4%4.5%3%2%
Aug 202638.4%25.8%25.8%4.2%3.5%2.3%
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  1. 1.Dettol

    38.4%

    Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.

  2. 2.Clorox

    25.8%

    Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  3. 3.Lysol

    25.8%

    Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.

  4. 4.Zoflora

    4.2%

    Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  5. 5.Purell

    3.5%

    Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  6. 6.Microban

    2.3%

    Held 6th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

Compare search popularity between Clorox and its closest rivals

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

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Clorox worldwide held steady at 165K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Clorox’s estimated Share of Search among disinfectant sprays worldwide decreased from 27.2% to 25.8%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Clorox’s estimated Share of Search among disinfectant sprays worldwide peaked at 28.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 23.4% in December 2025.

How did search popularity change for disinfectant sprays worldwide in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Lysol gained estimated Share of Search among disinfectant sprays worldwide, from 22.4% to 25.8%.

  2. In August 2026, Dettol lost estimated Share of Search among disinfectant sprays worldwide, from 40.8% to 38.4%.

  3. In August 2026, Clorox lost estimated Share of Search among disinfectant sprays worldwide, from 27.3% to 25.8%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Purell worldwide rose 22.7% over 11 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.

How is Clorox measured?

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

1 branded search term

  • clorox

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