Nootropics Depot vs Qualia:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nootropics Depot had more branded searches than Qualia among nootropic brands worldwide. Nootropics Depot had about 22,200 branded searches, while Qualia had 2,900. Nootropics Depot made up 4.9% of all nootropic brand searches we track, and Qualia accounted for 0.64%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about nootropic brands, Nootropics Depot appeared in two of the five answers and Qualia in none.
Who do people search for more?
Nootropics Depot, about 8 searches for every 1 for Qualia
Who does AI mention more?
Nootropics Depot, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Qualia in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Nootropics Depot, the only one of the two 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. Qualia 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.
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
Asked ChatGPT
“Which nootropic brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best nootropic brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best nootropic for focus at work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nootropics”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best nootropics”
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 Nootropics Depot or Qualia more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nootropics Depot and Qualia 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.
Share of searches by month for Nootropics Depot, Qualia. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Neuro | Magic Mind | Nootropics Depot | Alpha Brain | Mind Lab Pro | Qualia | Thesis | NooCube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.6% | 10% | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 15.2% | 2% | 0.91% | 0.6% | 0.91% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.5% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.46% | 0.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 0.63% | 0.78% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 0.99% | 0.66% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.3% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 3% | 0.89% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.8% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 0.88% |
| May 2026 | 71.2% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.54% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 0.94% | 0.62% | 0.94% |
| Jul 2026 | 73% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 0.85% | 0.47% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 76% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2% | 0.73% | 0.4% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4% | 1.4% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.19% |
How has the Nootropics Depot and Qualia comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nootropics Depot was ahead of Qualia in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualia’s share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide moved from 1.1% to 0.64%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for nootropic brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Nootropics Depot lost share of searches among nootropic brands worldwide, from 6.8% to 4.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Qualia worldwide fell 34.1% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nootropics Depot’s and Qualia’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.
Nootropics Depot
1 branded search term
- nootropics depot
Qualia
1 branded search term
- qualia mind
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