Ajax vs Method:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Method had more branded searches than Ajax among glass cleaners worldwide. Method was estimated to have 450K branded searches compared to Ajax’s 70, and held a 59.5% Share of Search versus Ajax’s <0.01%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Ajax or Method?
Compare the glass cleaners 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 Method, Ajax. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Method | Sparkle | Windex | Zoflora | Glass Plus | Ajax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.1% | 30.1% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 0.29% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.1% | 30.1% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 0.29% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.3% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 0.3% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.3% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 0.3% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.3% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 0.3% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.2% | 30.7% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 0.36% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.2% | 30.7% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 0.36% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 56.6% | 30.9% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 0.36% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.1% | 30.1% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.7% | 29.9% | 11% | 4% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.5% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 0.48% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Ajax and Method comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Method was ahead of Ajax in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ajax’s estimated Share of Search among glass cleaners worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Method’s estimated Share of Search among glass cleaners worldwide moved from 55.1% to 59.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 450K.
How did search popularity change for glass cleaners worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Method gained estimated Share of Search among glass cleaners worldwide, from 54.7% to 59.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ajax worldwide rose 40% over 11 measured months, from 50 to 70 in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ajax’s and Method’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.
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