How popular isDove?
In September 2026, people searched for Dove by name about 235,000 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 19.7% of all United States body wash brand searches, placing Dove second out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about body wash brands, Dove appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the 11.
Dove is the second most searched of 11 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Dr. SquatchShare of searches 43.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
DoveShare of searches 19.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NativeShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
OlayShare of searches 7.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Old SpiceShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top body wash brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dove was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Dove 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.
- Dove4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Native2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Aveeno2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cetaphil2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Olay1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Every Man Jack1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Dr. Squatch0 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
Method0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dial0 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 body wash for men?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which body wash is best for dry skin?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good natural body wash?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“body wash”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best body wash”
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 body wash brands compete with Dove?
Share of searches by month for Dr. Squatch, Dove, Native, Olay, Old Spice, Aveeno, Method. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dr. Squatch | Dove | Native | Olay | Old Spice | Aveeno | Method | Cetaphil | Dial | Every Man Jack | Irish Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.4% | 18.2% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 3% | 3% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.72% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.6% | 16.4% | 9% | 6% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 0.65% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.7% | 15.5% | 10.4% | 7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.1% | 19.8% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 4% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.79% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.2% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.3% | 17% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.7% | 17.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 48.1% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.3% | 17.1% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.6% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.2% | 19% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.7% | 19.7% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.96% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.7% | 201K | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.7% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.2% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.2% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.8% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.9% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.2% | 9.9K | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 1.4% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 1.4% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 8th to 10th | 1.4% | 6.6K | -33.3% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 8th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.96% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.2 points |
43.7%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
2.
Dove19.7%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
3.
Native13.2%
Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
Olay7.2%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.8%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Aveeno3.9%
Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Method2.2%
Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
8.
Cetaphil1.4%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.
Dial1.4%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.4%
Moved from 8th to 10th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
11.
Irish Spring0.96%
Held 11th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Old Spice and Cetaphil sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “old spice body wash”.
Compare popularity between Dove and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Dove
32 comparisons
- Dove vs Lume
- Degree vs Dove
- Dove vs Old Spice
- Dove vs Secret
- Dove vs Olay
- Dove vs Dr. Squatch
- Amika vs Dove
- Dove vs Garnier
- Dove vs Head & Shoulders
- Dove vs Herbal Essences
- Dove vs K18
- Dove vs Kérastase
- Dove vs Moroccanoil
- Dove vs Native
- Dove vs Olaplex
- Dove vs Pantene
- Dove vs Pureology
- Dove vs Redken
- Dove vs TRESemmé
- Briogeo vs Dove
- Arm & Hammer vs Dove
- Certain Dri vs Dove
- Aveeno vs Dove
- Dove vs Speed Stick
- Dove vs Method
- Axe vs Dove
- Cetaphil vs Dove
- Dial vs Dove
- Dove vs Every Man Jack
- Dove vs Schmidt’s
- Dove vs Mitchum
- Dove vs Irish Spring
How has branded search demand for Dove changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dove in the United States held steady, from 241K to 235K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dove’s share of searches among body wash brands in the United States increased from 18.2% to 19.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dove’s share of searches among body wash brands in the United States peaked at 19.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 15.5% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for United States body wash brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Dr. Squatch gained share of searches among body wash brands in the United States, from 42.2% to 43.7%.
In September 2026, Dove gained share of searches among body wash brands in the United States, from 19% to 19.7%.
In September 2026, Olay lost share of searches among body wash brands in the United States, from 8.5% to 7.2%.
In September 2026, Every Man Jack lost share of searches among body wash brands in the United States, from 2.1% to 1.4%.
Native’s share of searches among body wash brands in the United States has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 11.4% to 13.2% in September 2026.
Old Spice’s share of searches among body wash brands in the United States has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.2% to 4.8% in September 2026.
How are Dove’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dove’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.
- dove body wash
- dove deodorant
- dove men deodorant
- dove shampoo
Who owns Dove?
Dove is owned by 
Unilever. Brandwave also tracks 
Liquid I.V., 
Axe, 
Ben & Jerry's, 
Degree, Dr. Squatch, 
Lipton, 
Persil, 
Schmidt’s, 
SmartyPants and 
TRESemmé, owned by the same company, in the United States.
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Where does Dove compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shampoo brands | 12th of 15 | 2.9% | Show ranking |
| Deodorant brands | 1st of 13 | 23% | Show ranking |
| Body wash brands | 2nd of 11 | 19.7% | Shown above |
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