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title: "Drain cleaners: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the drain cleaners people buy. Share of Search among Thrift, Roto-Rooter, Draino, Drano, Mr Muscle and Liquid-Plumr, the drain cleaners Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/drain-cleaners"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Drain cleaners: Which are searched most?

Compare the drain cleaners people buy. Share of Search among Thrift, Roto-Rooter, Draino, Drano, Mr Muscle and Liquid-Plumr, the drain cleaners Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Drain cleaners
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Thrift, 56.9%

## Which brand is most popular in search among drain cleaners worldwide?

- In August 2026, Thrift was the most searched among drain cleaners worldwide, with an estimated 550K branded searches and 56.9% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Roto-Rooter is in 2nd place, 42.9 percentage points behind at 14% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Thrift’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide increased from 51.3% to 56.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Roto-Rooter’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide decreased from 15.4% to 14%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Draino’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide decreased from 12.5% to 11.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drano’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide decreased from 12.5% to 11.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Mr Muscle’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide decreased from 6.9% to 5.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Roto-Rooter’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide peaked at 19.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 14% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Draino’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide peaked at 12.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 10.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Drano’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide peaked at 12.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 10.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Mr Muscle’s estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide peaked at 7.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 5.1% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Liquid-Plumr held steady: its estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Thrift vs Roto-Rooter: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/roto-rooter-vs-thrift): 56.9% against 14% Share of Search.
- [Thrift vs Draino: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/draino-vs-thrift): 56.9% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [Thrift vs Drano: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/drano-vs-thrift): 56.9% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [Thrift vs Mr Muscle: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/mr-muscle-vs-thrift): 56.9% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [Roto-Rooter vs Draino: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/draino-vs-roto-rooter): 14% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [Roto-Rooter vs Drano: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/drano-vs-roto-rooter): 14% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [Roto-Rooter vs Mr Muscle: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/mr-muscle-vs-roto-rooter): 14% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [Draino vs Drano: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/draino-vs-drano): 11.4% Share of Search each.
- [Draino vs Mr Muscle: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/draino-vs-mr-muscle): 11.4% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [Drano vs Mr Muscle: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/drano-vs-mr-muscle): 11.4% against 5.1% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for drain cleaners worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Thrift gained estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide, from 54.4% to 56.9%.
- In August 2026, Roto-Rooter lost estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide, from 16.3% to 14%.
- In August 2026, Mr Muscle lost estimated Share of Search among drain cleaners worldwide, from 6% to 5.1%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Thrift | 56.9% | 550K | +22.2% | Thrift |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter | 14% | 135K | 0.0% | Roto-Rooter |
| 3 | Draino | 11.4% | 110K | +21.5% | Draino |
| 4 | Drano | 11.4% | 110K | +21.5% | Drano |
| 5 | Mr Muscle | 5.1% | 49.5K | 0.0% | Mr Muscle |
| 6 | Liquid-Plumr | 1.3% | 12.2K | +0.2% | Liquid-Plumr |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Thrift | 450K | 51.3% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Roto-Rooter | 135K | 15.4% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Draino | 110K | 12.5% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Drano | 110K | 12.5% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Mr Muscle | 60.5K | 6.9% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.4% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Thrift | 450K | 53.7% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Roto-Rooter | 135K | 16.1% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Draino | 90.5K | 10.8% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Drano | 90.5K | 10.8% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Mr Muscle | 60.5K | 7.2% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.5% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Thrift | 450K | 52.5% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Roto-Rooter | 165K | 19.2% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Draino | 90.5K | 10.6% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Drano | 90.5K | 10.6% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Mr Muscle | 49.5K | 5.8% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.4% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Thrift | 550K | 54.6% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Roto-Rooter | 165K | 16.4% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Draino | 110K | 10.9% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Drano | 110K | 10.9% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Mr Muscle | 60.5K | 6% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.2% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Thrift | 450K | 52.5% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Roto-Rooter | 165K | 19.2% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Draino | 90.5K | 10.6% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Drano | 90.5K | 10.6% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Mr Muscle | 49.5K | 5.8% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.4% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Thrift | 450K | 51.8% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Roto-Rooter | 165K | 19% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Draino | 90.5K | 10.4% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Drano | 90.5K | 10.4% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Mr Muscle | 60.5K | 7% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.4% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Thrift | 450K | 54.4% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Roto-Rooter | 135K | 16.3% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Draino | 90.5K | 10.9% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Drano | 90.5K | 10.9% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Mr Muscle | 49.5K | 6% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.5% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Thrift | 450K | 54.4% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Roto-Rooter | 135K | 16.3% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Draino | 90.5K | 10.9% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Drano | 90.5K | 10.9% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Mr Muscle | 49.5K | 6% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.5% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Thrift | 450K | 54.5% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Roto-Rooter | 135K | 16.4% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Draino | 90.5K | 11% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Drano | 90.5K | 11% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Mr Muscle | 49.5K | 6% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | 10K | 1.2% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Thrift | 450K | 54.4% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Roto-Rooter | 135K | 16.3% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Draino | 90.5K | 10.9% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Drano | 90.5K | 10.9% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Mr Muscle | 49.5K | 6% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.5% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Thrift | 550K | 56.9% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Roto-Rooter | 135K | 14% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Draino | 110K | 11.4% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Drano | 110K | 11.4% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Mr Muscle | 49.5K | 5.1% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | 12.2K | 1.3% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Draino | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Drano | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Liquid-Plumr | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Mr Muscle | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Roto-Rooter | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Thrift | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Draino**: Measured on the search term “draino”.
- **Drano**: Measured on the search term “drano”.
- **Liquid-Plumr**: Measured on the search terms “liquid plumr” and “liquidplumr”, summed into one figure.
- **Mr Muscle**: Measured on the search term “mr muscle”.
- **Roto-Rooter**: Measured on the search term “roto rooter”.
- **Thrift**: Measured on the search term “thrift”.

- [Draino](/demand/global-en/brands/draino)
- [Drano](/demand/global-en/brands/drano)
- [Liquid-Plumr](/demand/global-en/brands/liquid-plumr)
- [Mr Muscle](/demand/global-en/brands/mr-muscle)
- [Roto-Rooter](/demand/global-en/brands/roto-rooter)
- [Thrift](/demand/global-en/brands/thrift)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among drain cleaners worldwide?

In August 2026, Thrift was the most searched among drain cleaners worldwide, with an estimated 550K branded searches and 56.9% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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