How popular isNivea?
In September 2026, people searched for Nivea by name about 5,800 times in the United Kingdom, a 20.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all United Kingdom deodorant brand searches, placing Nivea ninth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about deodorant brands, Nivea appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the 11.
Nivea is the ninth most searched of 11 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
FussyShare of searches 38.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
WildShare of searches 31.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
DoveShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LynxShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
NiveaShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top deodorant brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nivea was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Nivea is the most recommended of the 11.
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.
Mitchum4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nivea3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fussy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dove2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sure2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wild1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Native1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lynx0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Old Spice0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Salt of the Earth0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about deodorant brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which deodorant should I buy in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best deodorant brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best antiperspirant?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“deodorant”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“antiperspirant”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Which deodorant brands compete with Nivea?
Share of searches by month for Fussy, Wild, Dove, Lynx, Sure, Old Spice, Salt of the Earth, Nivea. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fussy | Wild | Dove | Lynx | Sure | Old Spice | Salt of the Earth | Mitchum | Nivea | Sanex | Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.2% | 42.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.7% | 40% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.2% | 40.6% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 33% | 40.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.4% | 33.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.2% | 36.2% | 7.2% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.6% | 29.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 40.5% | 33.1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.3% | 41.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.5% | 41.9% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.91% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.7% | 37.7% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.9% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38.9% | 74K | -18.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.8% | 60.5K | -33.1% | -5.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.2% | 9.9K | -18.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.2% | 9.9K | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.2% | 9.9K | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.3% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.5% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.9% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 1.5% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 1.5% | 2.9K | -19.4% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 1% | 1.9K | -20.8% | 0 points |
1.
Fussy38.9%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
2.
Wild31.8%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -5.9 points.
3.
Dove5.2%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Lynx5.2%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
5.
Sure5.2%
Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
4.3%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
3.5%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
8.
Mitchum1.9%
Held 8th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
9.
Nivea1.5%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
10.
Sanex1.5%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Native1%
Held 11th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Nivea and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Nivea
23 comparisons
- Altruist vs Nivea
- Banana Boat vs Nivea
- Dove vs Nivea
- Fussy vs Nivea
- Hawaiian Tropic vs Nivea
- La Roche-Posay vs Nivea
- Lynx vs Nivea
- Mitchum vs Nivea
- Nivea vs Old Spice
- Nivea vs P20
- Nivea vs Piz Buin
- Nivea vs Salt of the Earth
- Nivea vs Sanex
- Nivea vs Sure
- Nivea vs Ultra Violette
- Nivea vs Ultrasun
- Nivea vs Wild
- Bondi Sands vs Nivea
- Heliocare vs Nivea
- Ambre Solaire vs Nivea
- Native vs Nivea
- Nivea vs Supergoop!
- Nivea vs Soltan
How has branded search demand for Nivea changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nivea in the United Kingdom rose from 4.8K to 5.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nivea’s share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom held steady, from 1.4% to 1.5%.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom deodorant brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Fussy gained share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom, from 37.7% to 38.9%.

In September 2026, Lynx gained share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom, from 4.1% to 5.2%.

In September 2026, Sure gained share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom, from 4.1% to 5.2%.

In September 2026, Old Spice gained share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom, from 3.4% to 4.3%.

In September 2026, Salt of the Earth gained share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom, from 2.7% to 3.5%.

In September 2026, Wild lost share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom, from 37.7% to 31.8%.
How are Nivea’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nivea’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.
- nivea deodorant
- nivea sun
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Where does Nivea compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deodorant brands | 9th of 11 | 1.5% | Shown above |
| Sunscreen brands | 8th of 14 | 4.5% | Show ranking |

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