FreeStyle Libre vs LinX:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, FreeStyle Libre had more branded searches than LinX among continuous glucose monitor brands worldwide. FreeStyle Libre had about 165,000 branded searches, while LinX had 110,000. FreeStyle Libre made up 28.6% of all continuous glucose monitor brand searches we track, and LinX accounted for 19%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about continuous glucose monitor brands, FreeStyle Libre appeared in all five answers and LinX in none.
Who do people search for more?
FreeStyle Libre, about 50% more searches than LinX
Who does AI mention more?
FreeStyle Libre, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
FreeStyle Libre, the only one of the two named
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Top continuous glucose monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FreeStyle Libre appeared in all five answers. LinX 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.
Dexcom1st- FreeStyle Libre2nd
Medtronic3rd
LinX–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dexcom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- FreeStyle Libre5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Medtronic3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- LinX0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about continuous glucose monitor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which continuous glucose monitor brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best continuous glucose monitor brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best continuous glucose monitor brand for diabetes management?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“continuous glucose monitor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cgm for diabetes”
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 20, 2026.
Is FreeStyle Libre or LinX more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FreeStyle Libre and LinX by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four continuous glucose monitor brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for FreeStyle Libre, LinX. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dexcom | FreeStyle Libre | LinX | Medtronic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 44% | 36% | 19.7% | 0.34% |
| Dec 2025 | 44% | 36% | 19.7% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.1% | 32.8% | 17.9% | 0.26% |
| Feb 2026 | 44% | 36% | 19.7% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.1% | 31.5% | 21.1% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.1% | 32.8% | 17.9% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 49.1% | 32.8% | 17.9% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.1% | 28.6% | 19% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.1% | 28.6% | 19% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.1% | 28.6% | 19% | 0.28% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.1% | 28.6% | 19% | 0.28% |
| Oct 2026 | 52.1% | 28.6% | 19% | 0.28% |
How has branded search for FreeStyle Libre and LinX changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- FreeStyle Libre was ahead of LinX in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, FreeStyle Libre’s share of searches among continuous glucose monitor brands worldwide moved from 36% to 28.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, LinX’s share of searches among continuous glucose monitor brands worldwide moved from 19.7% to 19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for continuous glucose monitor brands worldwide in October 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for FreeStyle Libre worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 165K in October 2026.
How are FreeStyle Libre’s and LinX’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FreeStyle Libre’s and LinX’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.
FreeStyle Libre
1 branded search term
- freestyle libre
LinX
1 branded search term
- linx
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