How popular isBloobloom?
In September 2026, people searched for Bloobloom by name about 9,900 times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.63% of all United Kingdom optician searches, placing Bloobloom eighth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about opticians, Bloobloom did not appear in any of the answers.
Bloobloom is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
SpecsaversShare of searches 52.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Vision ExpressShare of searches 15.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
BootsShare of searches 15.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Glasses DirectShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BloobloomShare of searches 0.63%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top opticians in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bloobloom did not appear in any of the four 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.
- Specsavers4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Glasses Direct3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
SelectSpecs3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Vision Express2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Boots2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Cubitts2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Optical Express0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Bloobloom0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy glasses in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best opticians in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best place to buy prescription glasses online in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“opticians”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“glasses online”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Which opticians compete with Bloobloom?
Share of searches by month for Specsavers, Vision Express, Boots, Glasses Direct, SelectSpecs, Bloobloom. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specsavers | Vision Express | Boots | Glasses Direct | SelectSpecs | Cubitts | Optical Express | Bloobloom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.9% | 15.9% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.64% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.9% | 15.9% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.64% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.9% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.4% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.4% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 55% | 16.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.3% | 18.4% | 15% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| May 2026 | 50.4% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.4% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.63% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 15.4% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.2% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.63% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.2% | 823K | 0% | +3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.6% | 247K | -18.3% | -2.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.6% | 246K | -18.3% | -2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.5% | 165K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.1% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.63% | 9.9K | -18.2% | -0.1 points |
52.2%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
15.6%
Held 2nd. 247K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
3.
Boots15.6%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
10.5%
Held 4th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
3.1%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
6.
Cubitts1.1%
Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.1%
Held 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.63%
Held 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bloobloom changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bloobloom in the United Kingdom held steady at 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bloobloom’s share of searches among opticians in the United Kingdom held steady, from 0.64% to 0.63%.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom opticians in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Specsavers gained share of searches among opticians in the United Kingdom, from 48.9% to 52.2%.
In September 2026, SelectSpecs gained share of searches among opticians in the United Kingdom, from 2.4% to 3.1%.
In September 2026, Glasses Direct gained share of searches among opticians in the United Kingdom, from 9.8% to 10.5%.
In September 2026, Vision Express lost share of searches among opticians in the United Kingdom, from 17.9% to 15.6%.
In September 2026, Boots lost share of searches among opticians in the United Kingdom, from 17.9% to 15.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cubitts in the United Kingdom fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are Bloobloom’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bloobloom’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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