Gaia Herbs vs Himalaya:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Himalaya had more branded searches than Gaia Herbs among ashwagandha supplement brands worldwide. Himalaya had about 22,200 branded searches, while Gaia Herbs had 590. Himalaya made up 65.6% of all ashwagandha supplement brand searches we track, and Gaia Herbs accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ashwagandha supplement brands, Gaia Herbs appeared in one of the five answers and Himalaya in none.
Who do people search for more?
Himalaya, about 38 searches for every 1 for Gaia Herbs
Who does AI mention more?
Gaia Herbs, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Himalaya in 0
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Top ashwagandha supplement brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gaia Herbs was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Himalaya 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Nutricost2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Now Foods1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Gaia Herbs1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sports Research1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Himalaya0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Organic India0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nature Made0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nature’s Way0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Olly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ashwagandha supplement brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ashwagandha supplement brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ashwagandha supplement brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ashwagandha brand for stress and sleep?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ashwagandha supplement”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ashwagandha supplement”
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 Gaia Herbs or Himalaya more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gaia Herbs and Himalaya by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine ashwagandha supplement brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Himalaya, Gaia Herbs. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Himalaya | Now Foods | Organic India | Nature Made | Nutricost | Nature’s Way | Gaia Herbs | Olly | Sports Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.91% |
| Nov 2025 | 62% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.89% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.4% | 7.9% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 61% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.9% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.7% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 58.1% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 10% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.9% | 8% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.6% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.6% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
How has the Gaia Herbs and Himalaya comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Himalaya was ahead of Gaia Herbs in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gaia Herbs’ share of searches among ashwagandha supplement brands worldwide moved from 2.1% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Himalaya’s share of searches among ashwagandha supplement brands worldwide moved from 63.3% to 65.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for ashwagandha supplement brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Himalaya gained share of searches among ashwagandha supplement brands worldwide, from 62.6% to 65.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gaia Herbs worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gaia Herbs’ and Himalaya’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.
Gaia Herbs
1 branded search term
- gaia herbs ashwagandha
Himalaya
1 branded search term
- himalaya ashwagandha
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