How popular isReaders.com?
In September 2026, people searched for Readers.com by name about 2,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.24% of all global reading glass searches, placing Readers.com eighth out of nine glasses. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about reading glasses, Readers.com appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint third most recommended of the nine.
Readers.com is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the joint third most recommended in AI answers.
Warby ParkerShare of searches 55.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ClicShare of searches 36.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- LOOK OPTICShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PeepersShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- Readers.comShare of searches 0.24%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top reading glasses in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Readers.com was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Readers.com is the joint third most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Peepers1st
Foster Grant2nd- LOOK OPTIC3rd
- Readers.com3rd
Warby Parker5th
ThinOptics6th
Clic–
Izipizi–
Eyebobs–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Peepers4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- LOOK OPTIC3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Foster Grant3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Readers.com3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Warby Parker2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ThinOptics2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Clic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Izipizi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Eyebobs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about reading glasses
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which reading glasses brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best reading glasses brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best reading glasses brand for close-up reading?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best reading glasses”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“reader glasses”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which reading glasses compete with Readers.com?
Share of searches by month for Warby Parker, Clic, LOOK OPTIC, Peepers, Readers.com. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Warby Parker | Clic | LOOK OPTIC | Peepers | Foster Grant | Izipizi | ThinOptics | Readers.com | Eyebobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.5% | 33.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.73% | 0.6% | 0.21% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.6% | 33.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.6% | 0.21% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.4% | 28.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.23% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.5% | 25.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.83% | 0.56% | 0.25% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.3% | 25% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 0.55% | 0.3% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.7% | 28.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.22% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 64% | 28.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 0.42% | 0.23% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 58.4% | 31.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.47% | 0.25% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.4% | 31.9% | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.25% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 58% | 31.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.25% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.5% | 28.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.51% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.2% | 36.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.81% | 0.54% | 0.24% | 0.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.2% | 673K | -18.2% | -8.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 36.9% | 450K | +22.3% | +8.5 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 2.7% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 2.2% | 27.4K | -18% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.81% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.54% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.24% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.2% | 2.4K | +84.6% | +0.1 points |
55.2%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -8.3 points.
2.
Clic36.9%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +8.5 points.
2.7%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Peepers2.2%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 27.4K estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.2%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
Izipizi0.81%
Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.54%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.24%
Held 8th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Eyebobs0.2%
Held 9th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +84.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Readers.com changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Readers.com worldwide held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Readers.com’s share of searches among reading glasses worldwide held steady, from 0.21% to 0.24%.
How did search popularity change for reading glasses worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Clic gained share of searches among reading glasses worldwide, from 28.4% to 36.9%.

In September 2026, Warby Parker lost share of searches among reading glasses worldwide, from 63.5% to 55.2%.

Peepers’ share of searches among reading glasses worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.5% to 2.2% in September 2026.

Foster Grant’s share of searches among reading glasses worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.9% to 1.2% in September 2026.
In September 2026, LOOK OPTIC rose from 4th to 3rd among reading glasses worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Eyebobs worldwide rose 140% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are Readers.com’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Readers.com’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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