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Alpha Brain vs Nootropics Depot:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Nootropics Depot had more branded searches than Alpha Brain among nootropic brands worldwide. Nootropics Depot had about 22,200 branded searches, while Alpha Brain had 18,100. Nootropics Depot made up 4.9% of all nootropic brand searches we track, and Alpha Brain accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about nootropic brands, Nootropics Depot appeared in two of the five answers and Alpha Brain in none.

Among nootropic brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Nootropics Depot, about 23% more searches than Alpha Brain

Nootropics Depot 22.2K searchesAlpha Brain 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Nootropics Depot, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Alpha Brain in 0

Nootropics Depot in 2 of 5Alpha Brain in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Nootropics Depot, the only one of the two named

Nootropics Depot first in 2Alpha Brain never named

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Top nootropic brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nootropics Depot was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Alpha Brain did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Nootropics Depot1st
  2. Mind Lab Pro2nd
  3. Neuro–
  4. Magic Mind–
  5. Alpha Brain–
  6. Qualia–
  7. Thesis–
  8. NooCube–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Mind Lab Pro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Nootropics Depot2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Neuro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Magic Mind0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Alpha Brain0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Qualia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Thesis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NooCube0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about nootropic brands

5 answers

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 22, 2026.

Is Alpha Brain or Nootropics Depot more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Alpha Brain and Nootropics Depot by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight nootropic brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Alpha Brain and Nootropics Depot among nootropic brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Nootropics Depot, Alpha Brain. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNeuroMagic MindNootropics DepotAlpha BrainMind Lab ProQualiaThesisNooCube
Oct 202570.6%10%5.5%8.2%2.5%1.1%0.72%1.3%
Nov 202567.9%6.8%5.6%15.2%2%0.91%0.6%0.91%
Dec 202577.5%5.2%4.3%9.6%1.6%0.7%0.46%0.7%
Jan 202675.3%7.2%5.9%7.2%2.1%0.95%0.63%0.78%
Feb 202668.4%7.4%7.4%11.1%2.7%0.99%0.66%1.2%
Mar 202671.3%8.2%6.7%8.2%3%0.89%0.6%1.1%
Apr 202673.8%8.1%6.6%6.6%2.4%0.88%0.59%0.88%
May 202671.2%9.5%7.8%6.4%2.8%1%0.54%0.83%
Jun 202671.3%8.8%8.8%5.9%2.6%0.94%0.62%0.94%
Jul 202673%9.7%7.9%5.3%2.4%0.85%0.47%0.38%
Aug 202676%8.3%6.8%5.6%2%0.73%0.4%0.22%
Sep 202681.3%7.3%4.9%4%1.4%0.64%0.29%0.19%

How has the Alpha Brain and Nootropics Depot comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Nootropics Depot took it in May 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alpha Brain’s share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide moved from 8.2% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 18.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nootropics Depot’s share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide moved from 5.5% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Nootropics Depot lost share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide, from 6.8% to 4.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Alpha Brain lost share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide, from 5.6% to 4%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Alpha Brain’s and Nootropics Depot’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.

Alpha Brain

1 branded search term

  • alpha brain

Nootropics Depot

1 branded search term

  • nootropics depot

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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