How popular isHost Defense?
In October 2026, people searched for Host Defense by name about 9,000 times worldwide, a 16.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 28.8% of all global mushroom supplement brand searches, placing Host Defense second out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mushroom supplement brands, Host Defense appeared in one of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the ten.
Host Defense is the second most searched of 10 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Real MushroomsShare of searches 35.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Host DefenseShare of searches 28.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Life CykelShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Om MushroomsShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Genius MushroomsShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top mushroom supplement brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Host Defense was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Host Defense 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.
- Real Mushrooms4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nootropics Depot3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Host Defense1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Life Cykel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Om Mushrooms0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Genius Mushrooms0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SuperFeast0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- GanoPoly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Teelixir0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mushroom Revival0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mushroom supplement brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mushroom supplement brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mushroom supplement brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lion's mane supplement brand for focus?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lions mane supplement”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best mushroom supplement”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 28, 2026.
How often do people search for Host Defense compared with other mushroom supplement brands worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Real Mushrooms, Host Defense, Life Cykel, Om Mushrooms, Genius Mushrooms, SuperFeast. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Real Mushrooms | Host Defense | Life Cykel | Om Mushrooms | Genius Mushrooms | SuperFeast | GanoPoly | Nootropics Depot | Teelixir | Mushroom Revival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 32.2% | 25.7% | 15.7% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 10.5% | 0.21% | 0.95% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.2% | 28.1% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 0.29% | 0.83% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 32% | 28.4% | 15.6% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 6.9% | 0.26% | 0.92% | 0.92% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.4% | 26.7% | 16.3% | 11.1% | 4% | 5.9% | 0.27% | 0.94% | 0.96% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.6% | 26.1% | 16% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 0.63% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.6% | 23.9% | 16.1% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 0.51% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 37% | 25% | 13.8% | 11.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.54% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.2% | 22.5% | 12.4% | 10.6% | 3.7% | 6.8% | 0.59% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.59% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.7% | 25% | 10% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.8% | 25.2% | 12.3% | 10.6% | 3.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.39% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.7% | 26.7% | 9.7% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.37% |
| Oct 2026 | 35.2% | 28.8% | 11.5% | 10% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.54% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.2% | 11K | 0% | -1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | Host DefenseFungi Perfecti | 28.8% | 9K | +12.5% | +2.1 points |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 11.5% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +1.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 10% | 3.1K | -17.5% | -2.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | Genius MushroomsThe Genius Brand | 5.1% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 5.1% | 1.6K | -15.8% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 9th to 7th | GanoPolyAlpha Group | 1.5% | 480 | +128.6% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 9th to 7th |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 1.1% | 350 | -20.5% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 1% | 320 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.54% | 170 | +54.5% | +0.2 points |
35.2%
Held 1st. 11K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
28.8%
Held 2nd. 9K estimated branded searches, +12.5% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
11.5%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
10%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3.1K estimated branded searches, -17.5% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
5.1%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.1%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
7.GanoPoly
1.5%
Moved from 9th to 7th. 480 estimated branded searches, +128.6% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
1.1%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 350 estimated branded searches, -20.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.Teelixir
1%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.54%
Held 10th. 170 estimated branded searches, +54.5% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Nootropics Depot sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “nootropics depot reishi”.
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How has branded search demand for Host Defense changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Host Defense worldwide fell from 10.8K to 9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Host Defense’s share of searches among mushroom supplement brands worldwide increased from 25.7% to 28.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Host Defense’s share of searches among mushroom supplement brands worldwide peaked at 28.8% in October 2026 and was lowest at 22.5% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for mushroom supplement brands worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Life Cykel overtook Om Mushrooms to rank 3rd among mushroom supplement brands worldwide, with 11.5% of the searches.
In October 2026, GanoPoly overtook Nootropics Depot and Teelixir to rank 7th among mushroom supplement brands worldwide, with 1.5% of the searches.
In October 2026, Genius Mushrooms overtook SuperFeast to rank 5th among mushroom supplement brands worldwide, with 5.1% of the searches.
In October 2026, Host Defense gained share of searches among mushroom supplement brands worldwide, from 26.7% to 28.8%.
In October 2026, Om Mushrooms lost share of searches among mushroom supplement brands worldwide, from 12.6% to 10%.
In October 2026, Real Mushrooms lost share of searches among mushroom supplement brands worldwide, from 36.7% to 35.2%.
How are Host Defense’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Host Defense’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.
- host defense
- host defense mushrooms
Who owns Host Defense?
Host Defense is owned by Fungi Perfecti. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Fungi Perfecti.
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