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How popular isNexGard?

In September 2026, people searched for NexGard by name about 3,210 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 21.6% of all New Zealand flea, tick and worm treatment brand searches, placing NexGard second out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flea, tick and worm treatment brands, NexGard appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the nine.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

NexGard is the second most searched of 9 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. BravectoShare of searches 51.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. NexGardShare of searches 21.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. DrontalShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. SimparicaShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. AdvocateShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top flea, tick and worm treatment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NexGard appeared in all five answers. NexGard is the most recommended of the nine.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. NexGard1st
  2. Bravecto2nd
  3. Simparica3rd
  4. Drontal4th
  5. Advocate5th
  6. Frontline6th
  7. Seresto7th
  8. Capstar–
  9. Comfortis–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bravecto5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • NexGard5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Simparica4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Drontal3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Advocate2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Frontline1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Seresto1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Capstar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Comfortis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which flea, tick and worm treatment brands compete with NexGard?

NexGard against flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Bravecto, NexGard, Drontal, Simparica, Advocate, Frontline, Capstar, Seresto. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBravectoNexGardDrontalSimparicaAdvocateFrontlineCapstarSerestoComfortis
Oct 202534.4%27.6%9.3%10.9%5.5%5%3.5%3.1%0.7%
Nov 202533.7%24.4%8.3%11.1%6.1%6.7%4.7%4.4%0.62%
Dec 202537.2%20.9%9.4%8.6%6%6.2%6.4%4.6%0.67%
Jan 202639.6%19.6%10.1%8.5%6%6.6%5.8%3.2%0.54%
Feb 202636.7%20.8%10.2%8.3%5.9%7.7%7%2.9%0.41%
Mar 202634.6%20%10.5%8.6%6.2%10.9%5.9%2.6%0.64%
Apr 202633.8%20.7%11.7%7.4%6%9.6%7.1%3.2%0.49%
May 202636.3%22.7%11.9%7.2%5.5%5.6%7.6%3.1%0.27%
Jun 202637.4%22.8%11.9%7.4%6.1%5.3%6.4%2.4%0.34%
Jul 202640%23.6%10.7%6.6%4.8%6.1%5.3%2.4%0.44%
Aug 202639.5%23.8%12.2%7.5%5.4%4.8%4.2%2.2%0.37%
Sep 202651.5%21.6%8.4%5.5%4.5%3.4%2.7%2.2%0.27%

  1. 1.Bravecto

    51.5%

    Held 1st. 7.7K estimated branded searches, +78.3% vs prior month. Share +12 points.

  2. 2.NexGard

    21.6%

    Held 2nd. 3.2K estimated branded searches, +23.9% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.

  3. 3.Drontal

    8.4%

    Held 3rd. 1.2K estimated branded searches, -6.1% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.

  4. 4.Simparica

    5.5%

    Held 4th. 810 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2 points.

  5. 5.Advocate

    4.5%

    Held 5th. 670 estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  6. 6.Frontline

    3.4%

    Held 6th. 510 estimated branded searches, -1.9% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  7. 7.Capstar

    2.7%

    Held 7th. 400 estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  8. 8.Seresto

    2.2%

    Held 8th. 320 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  9. 9.Comfortis

    0.27%

    Held 9th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

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How has branded search demand for NexGard changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for NexGard in New Zealand held steady at 3.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NexGard’s share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand decreased from 27.6% to 21.6%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NexGard’s share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand peaked at 27.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 19.6% in January 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand flea, tick and worm treatment brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Bravecto gained share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand, from 39.5% to 51.5%.

  2. In September 2026, Drontal lost share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand, from 12.2% to 8.4%.

  3. In September 2026, NexGard lost share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand, from 23.8% to 21.6%.

  4. In September 2026, Simparica lost share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand, from 7.5% to 5.5%.

  5. In September 2026, Capstar lost share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 2.7%.

  6. In September 2026, Frontline lost share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand, from 4.8% to 3.4%.

How are NexGard’s branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NexGard’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.

  • nexgard
  • nexgard cat
  • nexgard dog
  • nexgard flea
  • nexgard flea treatment
  • nexgard for puppies
  • nexgard spectra

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