How popular isUnitedHealthcare in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.2M branded searches for UnitedHealthcare worldwide which is up 48.2% over the last 11 months. UnitedHealthcare holds 47.1% estimated Share of Search among health insurance brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which health insurance brands compete with UnitedHealthcare?
Share of Search by month for AXA, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | AXA | UnitedHealthcare | Aetna | Cigna | Humana | Bupa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.2% | 36.6% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.4% | 32.8% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.4% | 32.8% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.8% | 32.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.7% | 33% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 28.9% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.1% | 28.9% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 64.1% | 28.9% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.7% | 37.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.8% | 37.7% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 47.1% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.1% | 1.2M | 0% | -8.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 47.1% | 1.2M | +48.2% | +9.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.5% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.3% | 33.1K | +22.1% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.86% | 22.2K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.11% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
AXA
47.1%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -8.7 points.
47.1%
Held 2nd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +48.2% vs prior month. Share +9.5 points.
3.Aetna
3.5%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.Cigna
1.3%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.Humana
0.86%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.Bupa
0.11%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between UnitedHealthcare and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for UnitedHealthcare changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for UnitedHealthcare worldwide rose from 823K to 1.2M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, UnitedHealthcare’s estimated Share of Search among health insurance brands worldwide increased from 36.6% to 47.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, UnitedHealthcare’s estimated Share of Search among health insurance brands worldwide peaked at 47.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 28.9% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for health insurance brands worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, UnitedHealthcare gained estimated Share of Search among health insurance brands worldwide, from 37.7% to 47.1%.
In August 2026, AXA lost estimated Share of Search among health insurance brands worldwide, from 55.8% to 47.1%.
In August 2026, Aetna lost estimated Share of Search among health insurance brands worldwide, from 4.1% to 3.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cigna worldwide fell 45.3% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 33.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Humana worldwide fell 32.9% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.
How is UnitedHealthcare measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using UnitedHealthcare’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
- united healthcare
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