Eye drop brands:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, Systane was the most searched among eye drop brands worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches and 65.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Compare the eye drop brands people buy. 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.
Share of Search by month for Systane, Hylo, Optrex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Systane | Hylo | Optrex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.7% | 25.2% | 6.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.8% | 21.8% | 5.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.8% | 18.6% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.9% | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.8% | 18.6% | 5.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.5% | 15.7% | 5.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.4% | 25.5% | 5.1% |
| May 2026 | 68.7% | 25.2% | 6.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 72% | 21.6% | 6.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 72% | 21.6% | 6.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.8% | 21.8% | 5.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.7% | 29.5% | 4.8% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 65.7% | 135K | 0% | -7.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.5% | 60.5K | +49.4% | +7.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.8% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.5 points |
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among eye drop brands worldwide?
3 brands
In September 2026, Systane was the most searched among eye drop brands worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches and 65.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. Hylo is in 2nd place, 36.3 percentage points behind at 29.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.7% → 65.7% | 78.5%Mar 2026 | 65.7%Sep 2026 | 1st | |
| 25.2% → 29.5% | 29.5%Sep 2026 | 15.7%Mar 2026 | 2nd | |
| Optrex | 6.2% → 4.8% | 6.7%Jan 2026 | 4.8%Sep 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Systane’s estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide decreased from 68.7% to 65.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hylo’s estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide increased from 25.2% to 29.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Optrex’s estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide decreased from 6.2% to 4.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Systane’s estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide peaked at 78.5% in March 2026 and was lowest at 65.7% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hylo’s estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide peaked at 29.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 15.7% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Optrex’s estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide peaked at 6.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for eye drop brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Hylo gained estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide, from 21.8% to 29.5%.

In September 2026, Systane lost estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide, from 72.8% to 65.7%.
In September 2026, Optrex lost estimated Share of Search among eye drop brands worldwide, from 5.3% to 4.8%.

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