LinX vs Medtronic:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, LinX had more branded searches than Medtronic among continuous glucose monitor brands worldwide. LinX had about 110,000 branded searches, while Medtronic had 1,600. LinX made up 19% of all continuous glucose monitor brand searches we track, and Medtronic accounted for 0.28%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about continuous glucose monitor brands, Medtronic appeared in three of the five answers and LinX in none.
Who do people search for more?
LinX, about 69 searches for every 1 for Medtronic
Who does AI mention more?
Medtronic, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, LinX in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Medtronic, 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, Medtronic was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 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 LinX or Medtronic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LinX and Medtronic 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 LinX, Medtronic. 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 LinX and Medtronic changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- LinX was ahead of Medtronic in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Medtronic’s share of searches among continuous glucose monitor brands worldwide moved from 0.34% to 0.28%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for continuous glucose monitor brands worldwide in October 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Medtronic worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in October 2026.
How are LinX’s and Medtronic’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LinX’s and Medtronic’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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