How popular isQualia?
In September 2026, people searched for Qualia by name about 2,900 times worldwide, a 34.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.64% of all global nootropic brand searches, placing Qualia sixth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about nootropic brands, Qualia did not appear in any of the answers.
Qualia is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
NeuroShare of searches 81.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Magic MindShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Nootropics DepotShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Alpha BrainShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
QualiaShare of searches 0.64%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top nootropic brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qualia did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Mind Lab Pro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nootropics Depot2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Neuro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Magic Mind0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Alpha Brain0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Qualia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Thesis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
NooCube0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about nootropic brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which nootropic brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best nootropic brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best nootropic for focus at work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nootropics”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best nootropics”
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 22, 2026.
Which nootropic brands compete with Qualia?
Share of searches by month for Neuro, Magic Mind, Nootropics Depot, Alpha Brain, Qualia. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Neuro | Magic Mind | Nootropics Depot | Alpha Brain | Mind Lab Pro | Qualia | Thesis | NooCube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.6% | 10% | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 15.2% | 2% | 0.91% | 0.6% | 0.91% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.5% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.46% | 0.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 0.63% | 0.78% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 0.99% | 0.66% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.3% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 3% | 0.89% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.8% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 0.88% |
| May 2026 | 71.2% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.54% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 0.94% | 0.62% | 0.94% |
| Jul 2026 | 73% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 0.85% | 0.47% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 76% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2% | 0.73% | 0.4% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4% | 1.4% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.19% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 81.3% | 371K | +22.1% | +5.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 7.3% | 33.1K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.9% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.4% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.64% | 2.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.29% | 1.3K | -18.8% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.19% | 880 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Neuro81.3%
Held 1st. 371K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.
7.3%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.9%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
4%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
1.4%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.
Qualia0.64%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
Thesis0.29%
Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.
NooCube0.19%
Held 8th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Qualia and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Qualia
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Qualia changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Qualia worldwide fell from 4.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualia rose from 7th to 6th among nootropic brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for nootropic brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Neuro gained share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide, from 76% to 81.3%.

In September 2026, Nootropics Depot lost share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide, from 6.8% to 4.9%.

In September 2026, Alpha Brain lost share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide, from 5.6% to 4%.

In September 2026, Magic Mind lost share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide, from 8.3% to 7.3%.

In September 2026, Mind Lab Pro lost share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide, from 2% to 1.4%.

NooCube’s share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.94% to 0.19% in September 2026.
How are Qualia’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qualia’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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