Hearing care providers in the United Kingdom:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Audika was the most searched hearing care provider in the United Kingdom, accounting for 44.7% of all searches among the five providers we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Specsavers was mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. Specsavers was recommended most often, coming first in all three responses that gave a list.
AudikaShare of searches 44.7%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Boots HearingcareShare of searches 23.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AmplifonShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ScrivensShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SpecsaversShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top hearing care providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Specsavers was mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. Specsavers was recommended most often, coming first in all three answers that gave a list. Boots Hearingcare was second, and Scrivens was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Specsavers1st
Boots Hearingcare2nd
Scrivens3rd
Audika4th
Amplifon4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Specsavers3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Boots Hearingcare2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Scrivens2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Audika1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Amplifon1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the best place to get hearing aids in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which high street hearing care provider is best in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I get a free hearing test in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hearing aids”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“free hearing test”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which hearing care providers do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each hearing care provider by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five hearing care providers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Audika, Boots Hearingcare, Amplifon, Scrivens, Specsavers. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Audika | Boots Hearingcare | Amplifon | Scrivens | Specsavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.9% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.5% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 46% | 16.3% | 20% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.1% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 13.1% | 10.4% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.2% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 11% | 11% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.7% | 21.4% | 14.1% | 11.7% | 9.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.1% | 21.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 13.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.7% | 23.7% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.7% | 10.2K | +15.9% | +2.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.7% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +2.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 10.5% | 2.4K | 0% | -1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 10.5% | 2.4K | 0% | -1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 10.5% | 2.4K | -17.2% | -3.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th |
1.
Audika44.7%
Held 1st. 10.2K estimated branded searches, +15.9% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
23.7%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
3.
Amplifon10.5%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.
Scrivens10.5%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
10.5%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
Specsavers sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “specsavers hearing”.
Which brand is most popular in search among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom?
5 brands
In September 2026, Audika was the most searched among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 10.2K branded searches, 44.7% of all searches for the five we track. Boots Hearingcare is in 2nd place, 21.1 percentage points behind at 23.7%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9% → 44.7% | 50.5%Jan 2026 | 36.4%May 2026 | 1st | |
| 19.4% → 23.7% | 23.7%Sep 2026 | 16.3%Mar 2026 | 3rd → 2nd | |
| 19.4% → 10.5% | 20%Mar 2026 | 10.5%Sep 2026 | 2nd → 3rd | |
| 8.6% → 10.5% | 13.1%Apr 2026 | 8.1%Jan 2026 | 4th | |
| 8.6% → 10.5% | 13.9%Aug 2026 | 8.1%Jan 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Audika’s share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom increased from 43.9% to 44.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boots Hearingcare’s share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom increased from 19.4% to 23.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amplifon’s share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom decreased from 19.4% to 10.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scrivens’ share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom increased from 8.6% to 10.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Specsavers’ share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom increased from 8.6% to 10.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Audika’s share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom peaked at 50.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 36.4% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boots Hearingcare’s share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom peaked at 23.7% in September 2026 and was lowest at 16.3% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amplifon’s share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom peaked at 20% in March 2026 and was lowest at 10.5% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scrivens’ share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom peaked at 13.1% in April 2026 and was lowest at 8.1% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Specsavers’ share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom peaked at 13.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.1% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boots Hearingcare rose from 3rd to 2nd among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amplifon fell from 2nd to 3rd among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom hearing care providers in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Audika gained share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom, from 42.1% to 44.7%.

In September 2026, Boots Hearingcare gained share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom, from 21.1% to 23.7%.

In September 2026, Specsavers lost share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom, from 13.9% to 10.5%.

In September 2026, Amplifon lost share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom, from 11.5% to 10.5%.

In September 2026, Scrivens lost share of searches among hearing care providers in the United Kingdom, from 11.5% to 10.5%.
How are branded searches counted for hearing care providers?
6 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among hearing care providers comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Audika
2 branded search terms
- audika
- hidden hearing
Boots Hearingcare
1 branded search term
- boots hearingcare
Amplifon
1 branded search term
- amplifon
Scrivens
1 branded search term
- scrivens hearing
Specsavers
1 branded search term
- specsavers hearing
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