Arcadia Reptile vs Zoo Med:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zoo Med had more branded searches than Arcadia Reptile among reptile supply brands worldwide. Zoo Med had about 18,100 branded searches, while Arcadia Reptile had 1,890. Zoo Med made up 30.6% of all reptile supply brand searches we track, and Arcadia Reptile accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about reptile supply brands, Zoo Med appeared in all four answers and Arcadia Reptile in three. Arcadia Reptile and Zoo Med were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Zoo Med, about 10 searches for every 1 for Arcadia Reptile
Who does AI mention more?
Zoo Med, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top reptile supply brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Zoo Med appeared in all four answers. Arcadia Reptile was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Arcadia Reptile and Zoo Med were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Zoo Med1st
Exo Terra2nd
Arcadia Reptile3rd
Zen Habitats4th- Repashy5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Exo Terra4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Zoo Med4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Zen Habitats3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Arcadia Reptile3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Repashy1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about reptile supply brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which reptile supply brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best reptile supply brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best reptile supply brand for terrarium setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“exotic pet supplies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“reptile tank supplies”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Arcadia Reptile or Zoo Med more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arcadia Reptile and Zoo Med by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five reptile supply brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Zoo Med, Arcadia Reptile. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Exo Terra | Zoo Med | Repashy | Zen Habitats | Arcadia Reptile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.2% | 35.4% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 3.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.5% | 31% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 4% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.5% | 34% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.5% | 30.4% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.3% | 29.6% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.5% | 31% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 4% |
| May 2026 | 46.6% | 31.1% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 42% | 34.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.8% | 34.9% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.6% | 30.5% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.9% | 30.6% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
How has the Arcadia Reptile and Zoo Med comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zoo Med was ahead of Arcadia Reptile in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arcadia Reptile’s share of searches among reptile supply brands worldwide moved from 4.2% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.6K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoo Med’s share of searches among reptile supply brands worldwide moved from 35.4% to 30.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for reptile supply brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Arcadia Reptile worldwide fell 27.9% over 12 measured months, from 2.6K to 1.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zoo Med worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arcadia Reptile’s and Zoo Med’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Arcadia Reptile
2 branded search terms
- arcadia reptile
- arcadia reptile lighting
Zoo Med
1 branded search term
- zoo med
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