Colgate vs Parodontax:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Colgate had more branded searches than Parodontax among toothpaste brands worldwide. Colgate had about 736,000 branded searches, while Parodontax had 201,000. Colgate made up 28.6% of all toothpaste brand searches we track, and Parodontax accounted for 7.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about toothpaste brands, Colgate appeared in all five answers and Parodontax in three. Colgate was mentioned before Parodontax in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Colgate, about 4 searches for every 1 for Parodontax
Who does AI mention more?
Colgate, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Colgate, named ahead of Parodontax in every answer
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Top toothpaste brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Colgate appeared in all five answers. Parodontax was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Colgate was listed before Parodontax in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Colgate1st
Crest2nd
Sensodyne3rd
Arm and Hammer4th- Parodontax5th
Oral-B–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Sensodyne5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Colgate5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Crest4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Parodontax3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Arm and Hammer2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oral-B0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about toothpaste brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which toothpaste brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best toothpaste brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best toothpaste brand for daily brushing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“toothpaste brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best toothpaste”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Colgate or Parodontax more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Colgate and Parodontax by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six toothpaste brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Colgate, Parodontax. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sensodyne | Colgate | Oral-B | Parodontax | Crest | Arm and Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.7% | 27.5% | 31.3% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 0.62% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.6% | 22.1% | 39.7% | 7.7% | 2.3% | 0.56% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.5% | 22.7% | 35.4% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 0.57% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.6% | 24.5% | 28.2% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 0.68% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.9% | 26.7% | 27.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 0.66% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.4% | 30.7% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 3% | 0.59% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.9% | 29.4% | 25.3% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 0.61% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 28.9% | 26.6% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 0.64% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.2% | 28.2% | 26.6% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 28.3% | 25.4% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 0.61% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.2% | 29.8% | 26.1% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.6% | 28.6% | 26% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 0.7% |
How has the Colgate and Parodontax comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Colgate was ahead of Parodontax in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Colgate’s share of searches among toothpaste brands worldwide moved from 27.5% to 28.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 661K to 736K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Parodontax’s share of searches among toothpaste brands worldwide moved from 8.4% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for toothpaste brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Colgate lost share of searches among toothpaste brands worldwide, from 29.8% to 28.6%.
Parodontax’s share of searches among toothpaste brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 8.7% to 7.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Colgate’s and Parodontax’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.
Colgate
4 branded search terms
- colgate
- colgate toothpaste
- colgate total
- colgate wisp
Parodontax
1 branded search term
- parodontax
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