How popular isMuscle Nation in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 9.9K branded searches for Muscle Nation in New Zealand which is up 173.3% over the last 11 months. Muscle Nation holds 51.8% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand meal replacement brands and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity.
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Which meal replacement brands compete with Muscle Nation?
Share of Search by month for Muscle Nation, OptiSlim, Optifast, Huel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Muscle Nation | OptiSlim | Optifast | Huel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.9% | 35.6% | 32.3% | 5.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.4% | 17.2% | 15.5% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | 27.9% | 23.2% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.4% | 39.5% | 27.5% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 31.3% | 25.8% | 5.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 47% | 26.3% | 20.6% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.5% | 29.5% | 22.4% | 4.6% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 31.4% | 24.7% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.7% | 18.7% | 16% | 2.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.1% | 31.1% | 26.4% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.8% | 24.3% | 20.2% | 3.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.8% | 9.9K | +82.7% | +13.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.3% | 4.7K | +5% | -6.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.2% | 3.9K | +2.7% | -6.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.7% | 710 | +12.7% | -0.7 points |
51.8%
held 1st · 9.9K estimated branded searches · +82.7% vs prior month · +13.7 points
2.
OptiSlim24.3%
held 2nd · 4.7K estimated branded searches · +5% vs prior month · -6.8 points
3.
Optifast20.2%
held 3rd · 3.9K estimated branded searches · +2.7% vs prior month · -6.2 points
4.
Huel3.7%
held 4th · 710 estimated branded searches · +12.7% vs prior month · -0.7 points
Compare search popularity between Muscle Nation and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Muscle Nation changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Muscle Nation in New Zealand rose from 3.6K to 9.9K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Muscle Nation’s estimated Share of Search among meal replacement brands in New Zealand increased from 26.9% to 51.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Muscle Nation’s estimated Share of Search among meal replacement brands in New Zealand peaked at 65.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 26.9% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Muscle Nation rose from 3rd to 1st among meal replacement brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand meal replacement brands in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Muscle Nation gained estimated Share of Search among meal replacement brands in New Zealand, from 38.1% to 51.8%.

In August 2026, OptiSlim lost estimated Share of Search among meal replacement brands in New Zealand, from 31.1% to 24.3%.

In August 2026, Optifast lost estimated Share of Search among meal replacement brands in New Zealand, from 26.4% to 20.2%.

In August 2026, Huel lost estimated Share of Search among meal replacement brands in New Zealand, from 4.4% to 3.7%.
How is Muscle Nation measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Muscle Nation’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
4 branded search terms
- muscle nation
- muscle nation meal replacement
- muscle nation powder
- muscle nation shake
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