How popular isCora?
In September 2026, people searched for Cora by name about 27,900 times worldwide, a 46.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 6.2% of all global period care brand searches, placing Cora fifth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about period care brands, Cora appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the ten.
Cora is the fifth most searched of 10 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
KnixShare of searches 39.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
StayfreeShare of searches 20.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ModibodiShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SaaltShare of searches 7.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
CoraShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top period care brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cora was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Cora is the third most recommended of the ten.
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.
Rael5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cora4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
L.3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Always3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Knix2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Saalt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stayfree0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Modibodi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Thinx0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Libra0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about period care brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which period care brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best period care brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best period care brand for monthly protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tampon brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pad brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which period care brands compete with Cora?
Share of searches by month for Knix, Stayfree, Modibodi, Saalt, Cora, Thinx, Rael, L.. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Knix | Stayfree | Modibodi | Saalt | Cora | Thinx | Rael | L. | Libra | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.8% | 22.6% | 17.6% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 0.17% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.3% | 17.5% | 16.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.9% | 20.1% | 16.6% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 10% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.9% | 17.3% | 16.5% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 12.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.9% | 16.7% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 18% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.7% | 19.5% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 0.09% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.3% | 17.1% | 12.1% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 13% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 36.2% | 16.3% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 4% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.07% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.4% | 15.1% | 18.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 14.3% | 15.6% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.8% | 17.5% | 14.2% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.23% | 0.13% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.1% | 172K | -20.6% | -2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.6% | 90.5K | 0% | +3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.8% | 60.7K | -17.3% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 7.2% | 31.8K | -20.7% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 6.2% | 27.3K | -0.15% | +0.9 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 5.7% | 25K | -38.6% | -2.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.1% | 18.2K | +21.6% | +1.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.8% | 12.3K | -3.9% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 0.23% | 1K | +92.5% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 0.13% | 590 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th |
1.
Knix39.1%
Held 1st. 172K estimated branded searches, -20.6% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
2.
Stayfree20.6%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
3.
Modibodi13.8%
Held 3rd. 60.7K estimated branded searches, -17.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.
Saalt7.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 31.8K estimated branded searches, -20.7% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
5.
Cora6.2%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 27.3K estimated branded searches, -0.15% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
6.
Thinx5.7%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 25K estimated branded searches, -38.6% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
7.
Rael4.1%
Held 7th. 18.2K estimated branded searches, +21.6% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
8.
L.2.8%
Held 8th. 12.3K estimated branded searches, -3.9% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
9.
Libra0.23%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 1K estimated branded searches, +92.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
10.
Always0.13%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Cora and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Cora
13 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Cora changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cora worldwide rose from 19K to 27.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cora’s share of searches among period care brands worldwide increased from 4.6% to 6.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cora’s share of searches among period care brands worldwide peaked at 6.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.4% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cora rose from 7th to 5th among period care brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for period care brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Cora overtook Thinx to rank 5th among period care brands worldwide, with 6.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Stayfree gained share of searches among period care brands worldwide, from 17.5% to 20.6%.

In September 2026, Rael gained share of searches among period care brands worldwide, from 2.9% to 4.1%.

In September 2026, Knix lost share of searches among period care brands worldwide, from 41.8% to 39.1%.

In September 2026, Thinx lost share of searches among period care brands worldwide, from 7.9% to 5.7%.

In September 2026, Saalt lost share of searches among period care brands worldwide, from 7.7% to 7.2%.
How are Cora’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cora’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.
- cora cup
- cora period
- cora tampons
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Where does Cora compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period care brands | 5th of 10 | 6.2% | Shown above |
| Menstrual cup brands | 6th of 6 | 0.43% | Show ranking |

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