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How popular isDettol in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 246K branded searches for Dettol worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Dettol holds 10.1% estimated Share of Search among body wash and soap brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Dove68.1%
  2. Lux15.1%
  3. Dettol10.1%
  4. Palmolive3.7%
  5. Protex2.5%
  6. Imperial Leather0.41%
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Which body wash and soap brands compete with Dettol?

Dettol against body wash and soap brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Dove, Lux, Dettol, Palmolive, Protex. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthDoveLuxDettolPalmoliveProtexImperial Leather
Oct 202566.7%15.8%10.5%3.9%2.6%0.52%
Nov 202559.4%23.3%10.4%3.8%2.6%0.51%
Dec 202561.4%20.7%11.3%3.4%2.8%0.46%
Jan 202663.7%17.2%11.5%4.2%2.8%0.46%
Feb 202665.2%18.3%10%3.7%2.5%0.4%
Mar 202666.8%15.8%10.5%3.9%2.6%0.42%
Apr 202663.1%17.4%11.6%4.3%2.9%0.7%
May 202666.8%15.8%10.5%3.9%2.6%0.42%
Jun 202664.8%16.7%11.2%4.1%2.8%0.45%
Jul 202664.2%16.6%11.1%5%2.7%0.45%
Aug 202668.5%15%10%3.7%2.5%0.4%
Sep 202668.1%15.1%10.1%3.7%2.5%0.41%
  1. 1.Dove

    68.1%

    Held 1st. 1.7M estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  2. 2.Lux

    15.1%

    Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  3. 3.Dettol

    10.1%

    Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  4. 4.Palmolive

    3.7%

    Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Protex

    2.5%

    Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between Dettol and its closest rivals

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

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dettol worldwide held steady at 246K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dettol’s estimated Share of Search among body wash and soap brands worldwide peaked at 11.6% in April 2026 and was lowest at 10% in February 2026.

How did search popularity change for body wash and soap brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Imperial Leather worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.

Where does Dettol compete?

Dettol is ranked in 11 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Bar soap brands3rd of 59.1%Show ranking
Body wash and soap brands3rd of 610.1%Shown above
Foaming hand wash brands2nd of 412.3%Show ranking
Antiseptic spray brands3rd of 319.1%Show ranking
Mould removers2nd of 624.5%Show ranking
Antiseptic brands2nd of 325.4%Show ranking
Antiseptic cream brands2nd of 325.4%Show ranking
Disinfectant sprays1st of 638.1%Show ranking
Surface cleaner brands1st of 539.7%Show ranking
Household cleaning brands1st of 648%Show ranking
Hand sanitiser brands1st of 573.2%Show ranking

How is Dettol measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dettol’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

  • dettol

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Dettol?

Dettol is owned by Reckitt. Brandwave also tracks Finish, Disprin, Gaviscon, Nurofen and Veet, owned by the same company, worldwide.

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