How popular isOptimum Nutrition in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 450K branded searches for Optimum Nutrition worldwide which is up 22.3% over the last 11 months. Optimum Nutrition holds 22.4% estimated Share of Search among protein powder brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Myprotein49.9%
- MuscleBlaze27.4%
Optimum Nutrition22.4%- Nuzest0.14%
- BSc0.08%
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Where does Optimum Nutrition compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein powder brands | 3rd of 5 | 22.4% | Shown below |
| Creatine supplements | 2nd of 6 | 23.1% | Show ranking |
| Pre workout supplements | 2nd of 6 | 24.4% | Show ranking |
| Sports supplement brands | 2nd of 5 | 26.5% | Show ranking |
Which protein powder brands compete with Optimum Nutrition?
Share of Search by month for Myprotein, MuscleBlaze, Optimum Nutrition. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Myprotein | MuscleBlaze | Optimum Nutrition | Nuzest | BSc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.4% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.2% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.8% | 22.7% | 15.2% | 0.18% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.9% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.2% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 0.18% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.7% | 22% | 18% | 0.22% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.7% | 22% | 18% | 0.18% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 59.7% | 22% | 18% | 0.18% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.8% | 24.7% | 20.2% | 0.2% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.5% | 23.6% | 23.6% | 0.19% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.9% | 27.4% | 22.4% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.9% | 1M | 0% | -2.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.4% | 550K | +22.2% | +3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22.4% | 450K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.14% | 2.9K | -19.4% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.08% | 1.6K | -33.3% | 0 points |
49.9%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
27.4%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
22.4%
Held 3rd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.Nuzest
0.14%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.BSc
0.08%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Optimum Nutrition and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Optimum Nutrition changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Optimum Nutrition worldwide rose from 368K to 450K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Optimum Nutrition’s estimated Share of Search among protein powder brands worldwide increased from 21.1% to 22.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Optimum Nutrition’s estimated Share of Search among protein powder brands worldwide peaked at 23.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 14.3% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for protein powder brands worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, MuscleBlaze gained estimated Share of Search among protein powder brands worldwide, from 23.6% to 27.4%.
In August 2026, Myprotein lost estimated Share of Search among protein powder brands worldwide, from 52.5% to 49.9%.

In August 2026, Optimum Nutrition lost estimated Share of Search among protein powder brands worldwide, from 23.6% to 22.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Nuzest worldwide fell 19.4% over 11 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in August 2026.
How is Optimum Nutrition measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Optimum Nutrition’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
- optimum nutrition
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