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Dove vs Nizoral:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Dove had more branded searches than Nizoral among shampoo and conditioner brands worldwide. Dove had about 1 million branded searches, while Nizoral had 301,000. Dove made up 28.9% of all shampoo and conditioner brand searches we track, and Nizoral accounted for 8.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shampoo and conditioner brands, Dove appeared in three of the five answers and Nizoral in two. Dove was mentioned before Nizoral in three out of four answers.

Among shampoo and conditioner brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Dove, about 3 searches for every 1 for Nizoral

Dove 1M searchesNizoral 301K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Dove, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Nizoral in 2

Dove in 3 of 5Nizoral in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Dove, named ahead of Nizoral in 3 of 4 answers

Dove first in 3Nizoral first in 1

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Top shampoo and conditioner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dove was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Nizoral was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Dove was listed before Nizoral in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Dove1st
  2. Olaplex2nd
  3. Nizoral3rd
  4. Aesop–
  5. Hims–
  6. Aveeno–
  7. Aussie–
  8. CHI–
  9. Keeps–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Olaplex4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dove3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Nizoral2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aesop0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hims0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aveeno0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aussie0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CHI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Keeps0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about shampoo and conditioner brands

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which shampoo and conditioner brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Dove
    2. 2Nizoral
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best shampoo and conditioner brands?”

    1. 1Olaplex
    2. 2Nizoral
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best shampoo and conditioner brand for everyday hair care?”

    1. 1Dove
    2. 2Olaplex
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best shampoo and conditioner”

    1. 1Dove
    2. 2Olaplex
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sulphate free shampoo”

    1. 1Olaplex

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 Dove or Nizoral more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Dove and Nizoral by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine shampoo and conditioner brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Dove and Nizoral among shampoo and conditioner brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Dove, Nizoral. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDoveAesopHimsOlaplexNizoralAveenoAussieCHIKeeps
Oct 202526.5%26.5%14.6%17.8%8%6.4%0.08%0.08%<0.01%
Nov 202519.3%35.2%12.9%19.3%7.1%6.1%0.07%0.08%<0.01%
Dec 202518.8%34.2%15.3%18.8%6.9%6%0.07%0.07%<0.01%
Jan 202621.6%26.3%17.7%17.7%9.7%6.9%0.08%0.08%<0.01%
Feb 202624.3%24.3%19.9%16.2%8.9%6.3%0.09%0.07%<0.01%
Mar 202625.2%25.2%16.9%16.9%9.3%6.3%0.09%0.07%<0.01%
Apr 202622.7%22.7%18.6%18.6%10.1%7.2%0.08%0.08%<0.01%
May 202627%22.2%18.2%18.2%8.1%6.1%0.08%0.06%<0.01%
Jun 202624.2%24.2%19.8%16.2%8.8%6.6%0.11%0.07%<0.01%
Jul 202624.2%24.2%19.8%16.2%8.8%6.6%0.11%0.07%<0.01%
Aug 202628.9%23.8%15.9%15.9%8.7%6.5%0.1%0.07%<0.01%
Sep 202628.9%23.8%15.9%15.9%8.7%6.5%0.1%0.07%<0.01%

How has the Dove and Nizoral comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for shampoo and conditioner brands worldwide in September 2026?

0 changes

Neither Dove nor Nizoral moved beyond provider rounding among shampoo and conditioner brands in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dove’s and Nizoral’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.

Dove

1 branded search term

  • dove

Nizoral

1 branded search term

  • nizoral

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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