How popular isBupa?
In September 2026, people searched for Bupa by name about 110,000 times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 46% of all United Kingdom private health insurance provider searches, placing Bupa first out of eight providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about private health insurance providers, Bupa appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Bupa is the most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
BupaShare of searches 46%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AXAShare of searches 24.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Benenden HealthShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
AvivaShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
WPAShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top private health insurance providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bupa appeared in all five answers. Bupa is the most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Bupa1st
- WPA2nd
- AXA3rd
- Aviva4th
Vitality5th- Benenden Health6th
National Friendly–
Freedom Health Insurance–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bupa5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AXA5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Aviva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Vitality4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- WPA3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Benenden Health2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- National Friendly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Freedom Health Insurance0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about private health insurance providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best private health insurance in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which private medical insurance provider should I choose?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Who are the best private health insurance providers in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“private medical insurance”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“private health insurance”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which private health insurance providers compete with Bupa?
Share of searches by month for Bupa, AXA, Benenden Health, Aviva, WPA, Vitality. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bupa | AXA | Benenden Health | Aviva | WPA | Vitality | National Friendly | Freedom Health Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.6% | 23.9% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.37% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.5% | 23.7% | 17.1% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.37% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.6% | 24.8% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.6% | 24.8% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.4% | 27.1% | 16% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.1% | 24.5% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.1% | 28.1% | 13.6% | 5% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.98% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 46.7% | 29.2% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.9% | 28.6% | 11.3% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.4% | 25.4% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.1% | 27.3% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 46% | 24.9% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46% | 110K | +21.5% | +2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.9% | 59.4K | +5.9% | -2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.8% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.2% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.5% | 10.8K | +13.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.8% | 6.6K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.3% | 720 | +22% | 0 points |
1.
Bupa46%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
2.
AXA24.9%
Held 2nd. 59.4K estimated branded searches, +5.9% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
13.8%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Aviva6.2%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
WPA4.5%
Held 5th. 10.8K estimated branded searches, +13.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Vitality2.8%
Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1.5%
Held 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.3%
Held 8th. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bupa changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bupa in the United Kingdom held steady at 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bupa’s share of searches among private health insurance providers in the United Kingdom peaked at 48.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 43.4% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom private health insurance providers in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Bupa gained share of searches among private health insurance providers in the United Kingdom, from 44.1% to 46%.
In September 2026, Benenden Health gained share of searches among private health insurance providers in the United Kingdom, from 13.2% to 13.8%.
In September 2026, AXA lost share of searches among private health insurance providers in the United Kingdom, from 27.3% to 24.9%.
Aviva’s share of searches among private health insurance providers in the United Kingdom has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5% to 6.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for National Friendly in the United Kingdom rose 24.1% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 3.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Vitality in the United Kingdom rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are Bupa’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bupa’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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