How popular isZep in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 673K branded searches for Zep worldwide which is up 22.4% over the last 11 months. Zep holds 40.8% estimated Share of Search among oven cleaners worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
HG40.8%
Zep40.8%
Barkeepers Friend14.9%- Mr Muscle3%
Oven Pride0.33%- Easy-Off0.05%
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Which oven cleaners compete with Zep?
Share of Search by month for HG, Zep, Barkeepers Friend, Mr Muscle. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | HG | Zep | Barkeepers Friend | Mr Muscle | Oven Pride | Easy-Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.2% | 37.8% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 0.45% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.2% | 37.8% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 0.45% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.5% | 38% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 0.68% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 45% | 36.8% | 13.4% | 4% | 0.66% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.6% | 38.1% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 0.37% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.1% | 36.9% | 13.5% | 4.1% | 0.44% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 42% | 42% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 0.41% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 42% | 42% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 0.41% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 42% | 42% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 0.34% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.2% | 39.2% | 17.5% | 3.5% | 0.39% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.8% | 40.8% | 14.9% | 3% | 0.33% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.8% | 673K | +22.4% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 40.8% | 673K | +22.4% | +1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.9% | 246K | 0% | -2.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.33% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.05% | 880 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
HG40.8%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
2.
Zep40.8%
Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
14.9%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
3%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
0.33%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.Easy-Off
0.05%
Held 6th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Zep and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Zep changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zep worldwide rose from 550K to 673K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Zep’s estimated Share of Search among oven cleaners worldwide increased from 37.8% to 40.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Zep’s estimated Share of Search among oven cleaners worldwide peaked at 42% in June 2026 and was lowest at 36.8% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for oven cleaners worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, HG gained estimated Share of Search among oven cleaners worldwide, from 39.2% to 40.8%.

In August 2026, Zep gained estimated Share of Search among oven cleaners worldwide, from 39.2% to 40.8%.

In August 2026, Barkeepers Friend lost estimated Share of Search among oven cleaners worldwide, from 17.5% to 14.9%.
In August 2026, Mr Muscle lost estimated Share of Search among oven cleaners worldwide, from 3.5% to 3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Easy-Off worldwide rose 49.2% over 11 measured months, from 590 to 880 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Oven Pride worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in August 2026.
How is Zep measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zep’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
- zep
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