How popular isBayer Aspirin?
In September 2026, people searched for Bayer Aspirin by name about 18,100 times in the United States, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all United States pain relief brand searches, placing Bayer Aspirin seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pain relief brands, Bayer Aspirin did not appear in any of the answers.
Bayer Aspirin is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
TylenolShare of searches 37.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
AdvilShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AleveShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ExcedrinShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Bayer AspirinShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top pain relief brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bayer Aspirin did not appear in any of the five 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.
Advil5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tylenol4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Aleve4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Motrin4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Excedrin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Icy Hot0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bayer Aspirin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best over-the-counter pain reliever?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best thing to take for a migraine?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's good for back pain?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pain reliever”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pain reliever”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 27, 2026.
Which pain relief brands compete with Bayer Aspirin?
Share of searches by month for Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Excedrin, Motrin, Icy Hot, Bayer Aspirin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tylenol | Advil | Aleve | Excedrin | Motrin | Icy Hot | Bayer Aspirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.6% | 13.6% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.5% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.7% | 16.4% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.2% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 6% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.9% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 12% | 12% | 5.4% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.3% | 14% | 14% | 14% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.7% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 7% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 35.2% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 36% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.3% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.4% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.2% | 16.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.2% | 450K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.6% | 201K | +21.8% | +2.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.7% | 165K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.7% | 165K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.2% | 135K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.1% | 74K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Tylenol37.2%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
2.
Advil16.6%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
3.
Aleve13.7%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.
Excedrin13.7%
Held 4th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
Motrin11.2%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
Icy Hot6.1%
Held 6th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.5%
Held 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bayer Aspirin changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bayer Aspirin in the United States rose from 14.8K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bayer Aspirin’s share of searches among pain relief brands in the United States held steady, from 1% to 1.5%.
How did search popularity change for United States pain relief brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Advil gained share of searches among pain relief brands in the United States, from 14.1% to 16.6%.

In September 2026, Tylenol lost share of searches among pain relief brands in the United States, from 38.4% to 37.2%.

Aleve’s share of searches among pain relief brands in the United States has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 16.2% to 13.7% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bayer Aspirin in the United States rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 18.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Icy Hot in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Motrin in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
How are Bayer Aspirin’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bayer Aspirin’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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