Bravecto vs NexGard:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bravecto had more branded searches than NexGard among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand. Bravecto had about 7,650 branded searches, while NexGard had 3,210. Bravecto made up 51.5% of all flea, tick and worm treatment brand searches we track, and NexGard accounted for 21.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flea, tick and worm treatment brands, both Bravecto and NexGard appeared in all five answers. NexGard was mentioned before Bravecto in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Bravecto, about 2 searches for every 1 for NexGard
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
NexGard, named ahead of Bravecto in 4 of 5 answers
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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, both Bravecto and NexGard showed up in all five answers. NexGard was listed before Bravecto in four of them.
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.
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
See every answer about flea, tick and worm treatment brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flea, tick and worm treatment brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best flea, tick and worm treatment brand in New Zealand for protecting pets from parasites?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tick treatment for dogs”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“worm treatment for cats”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bravecto or NexGard more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bravecto and NexGard by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine flea, tick and worm treatment brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bravecto, NexGard. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bravecto | NexGard | Drontal | Simparica | Advocate | Frontline | Capstar | Seresto | Comfortis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.4% | 27.6% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 5.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.7% | 24.4% | 8.3% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 0.62% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.2% | 20.9% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 6% | 6.2% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 0.67% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.6% | 19.6% | 10.1% | 8.5% | 6% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.54% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.7% | 20.8% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 7.7% | 7% | 2.9% | 0.41% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.6% | 20% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 20.7% | 11.7% | 7.4% | 6% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 36.3% | 22.7% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.4% | 22.8% | 11.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 23.6% | 10.7% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 0.44% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.5% | 23.8% | 12.2% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 0.37% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.5% | 21.6% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.27% |
How has the Bravecto and NexGard comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bravecto was ahead of NexGard in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bravecto’s share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand moved from 34.4% to 51.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.9K to 7.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NexGard’s share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand moved from 27.6% to 21.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.2K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand flea, tick and worm treatment brands in September 2026?
2 changes

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

In September 2026, NexGard lost share of searches among flea, tick and worm treatment brands in New Zealand, from 23.8% to 21.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bravecto’s and NexGard’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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