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How popular isPreen?

In September 2026, people searched for Preen by name about 5,400 times worldwide, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all global weed killer brand searches, placing Preen fourth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about weed killer brands, Preen appeared in two of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Preen is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. RoundupShare of searches 55.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. ResolvaShare of searches 30.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. YatesShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. PreenShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. WeedolShare of searches 0.81%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top weed killer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Preen was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Preen is the second most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Ortho1st
  2. Preen2nd
  3. Spectracide3rd
  4. Roundup4th
  5. Resolva–
  6. Yates–
  7. Weedol–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Ortho5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Spectracide3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Preen2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Roundup1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Resolva0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Yates0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Weedol0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about weed killer brands

5 answers

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 21, 2026.

Which weed killer brands compete with Preen?

Preen against weed killer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Roundup, Resolva, Yates, Preen. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRoundupResolvaYatesPreenWeedolSpectracideOrtho
Oct 202554.9%30%13.5%0.98%0.52%0.02%<0.01%
Nov 202555.1%30.2%13.5%0.8%0.29%0.02%0.01%
Dec 202560.2%27%12.1%0.58%0.18%0.01%<0.01%
Jan 202663%23.2%12.7%0.91%0.18%0.03%0.01%
Feb 202655.7%30.5%11.2%2.2%0.34%0.03%0.01%
Mar 202658.5%26.2%7.9%6.4%0.86%0.08%0.02%
Apr 202665.2%19.5%7.2%7.2%0.96%0.07%<0.01%
May 202666.6%19.9%7.3%4.9%1.2%0.06%<0.01%
Jun 202671.4%17.6%6.4%3.5%1%0.06%<0.01%
Jul 202668.3%16.8%11.2%2.7%0.82%0.07%<0.01%
Aug 202668%20.4%9.1%1.8%0.54%0.07%<0.01%
Sep 202655.8%30.6%11.3%1.5%0.81%0.05%<0.01%

  1. 1.Roundup

    55.8%

    Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, -33.2% vs prior month. Share -12.1 points.

  2. 2.Resolva

    30.6%

    Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +10.1 points.

  3. 3.Yates

    11.3%

    Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.

  4. 4.Preen

    1.5%

    Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  5. 5.Weedol

    0.81%

    Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  6. 6.Spectracide

    0.05%

    Held 6th. 170 estimated branded searches, -46.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Ortho

    <0.01%

    Held 7th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Preen and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Preen

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Preen worldwide rose from 3.6K to 5.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Preen’s share of searches among weed killer brands worldwide increased from 0.98% to 1.5%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Preen’s share of searches among weed killer brands worldwide peaked at 7.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 0.58% in December 2025.

How did search popularity change for weed killer brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Resolva gained share of searches among weed killer brands worldwide, from 20.4% to 30.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Yates gained share of searches among weed killer brands worldwide, from 9.1% to 11.3%.

  3. In September 2026, Roundup lost share of searches among weed killer brands worldwide, from 68% to 55.8%.

  4. Preen’s share of searches among weed killer brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.5% to 1.5% in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Spectracide worldwide rose 88.9% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 170 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Weedol worldwide rose 52.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.9K in September 2026.

How are Preen’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Preen’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.

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