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Ariel vs Persil:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Ariel and Persil were level on Share of Search among washing powder brands worldwide, with an estimated 167K versus 165K branded searches, at 38.3% and 37.9% estimated Share of Search. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among washing powder brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Ariel or Persil?
Ariel38.3%167K searches
vs
Persil37.9%165K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Ariel or Persil?

Compare the washing powder 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.

Ariel and Persil among washing powder brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Ariel, Persil. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthArielPersilGainEcoverFairyOmo
Oct 202538.4%36.4%16.8%7.3%0.97%0.13%
Nov 202534.9%40.4%15.3%8.1%1.1%0.12%
Dec 202537%36.7%17.8%7.4%0.98%0.16%
Jan 202636.6%37%16%9.1%1.2%0.13%
Feb 202632.4%41.8%16.3%8.4%0.91%0.15%
Mar 202632.2%44.5%14.9%7.3%0.97%0.16%
Apr 202634.3%41.6%14.7%8.3%0.91%0.15%
May 202638.1%38.5%14.6%7.7%0.84%0.17%
Jun 202640.1%35.1%16.7%7%0.94%0.15%
Jul 202645%32.2%15.4%6.5%0.86%0.14%
Aug 202638.3%37.9%16.4%6.2%1%0.17%
Sep 202638.3%37.9%16.4%6.2%1%0.2%

How has the Ariel and Persil comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Persil took it in November 2025, Ariel took it in December 2025, Persil took it in January 2026, Ariel took it in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ariel’s estimated Share of Search among washing powder brands worldwide moved from 38.4% to 38.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 174K to 167K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Persil’s estimated Share of Search among washing powder brands worldwide moved from 36.4% to 37.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.

How did search popularity change for washing powder brands worldwide in September 2026?

Neither Ariel nor Persil moved beyond provider rounding among washing powder brands in September 2026.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ariel’s and Persil’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.

Ariel

4 branded search terms

  • ariel detergent
  • ariel laundry detergent
  • ariel pod
  • ariel powder

Persil

1 branded search term

  • persil

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