How popular isComfort in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.5M branded searches for Comfort worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Comfort holds 78.8% estimated Share of Search among fabric softener brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which fabric softener brands compete with Comfort?
Share of Search by month for Comfort, Downy, Snuggle, Lenor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Comfort | Downy | Snuggle | Lenor | Soupline | Surcare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.1% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 0.93% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.1% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.69% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 85.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.56% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.2% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.4% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 4% | 0.79% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.6% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 0.96% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.8% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 75.2% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 0.91% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.3% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 77% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 0.93% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.8% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 0.95% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78.8% | 1.5M | +23% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.6% | 201K | +21.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.8% | 110K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.9% | 74K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.95% | 18.1K | +22.3% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.05% | 1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.Comfort
78.8%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +23% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
2.Downy
10.6%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.Snuggle
5.8%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.Lenor
3.9%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.Soupline
0.95%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.Surcare
0.05%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Comfort and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Comfort changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Comfort worldwide held steady at 1.5M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Comfort’s estimated Share of Search among fabric softener brands worldwide increased from 77.1% to 78.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Comfort’s estimated Share of Search among fabric softener brands worldwide peaked at 85.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 74.3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for fabric softener brands worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Comfort gained estimated Share of Search among fabric softener brands worldwide, from 77% to 78.8%.
In August 2026, Snuggle lost estimated Share of Search among fabric softener brands worldwide, from 6.9% to 5.8%.
In August 2026, Lenor lost estimated Share of Search among fabric softener brands worldwide, from 4.7% to 3.9%.
How is Comfort measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Comfort’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
- comfort
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