How popular isFlonase?
In September 2026, people searched for Flonase by name about 201,000 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 13.5% of all United States allergy medicine brand searches, placing Flonase third out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about allergy medicine brands, Flonase appeared in all answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Flonase is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
BenadrylShare of searches 30.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
ZyrtecShare of searches 24.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
FlonaseShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ClaritinShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AllegraShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top allergy medicine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Flonase appeared in all five answers. Flonase is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
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.
Flonase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zyrtec4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Claritin4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Allegra4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Nasacort3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Benadryl2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xyzal2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about allergy medicine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best allergy medicine?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best non-drowsy allergy medicine?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best nasal spray for allergies?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“allergy medicine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best allergy medicine”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 27, 2026.
Which allergy medicine brands compete with Flonase?
Share of searches by month for Benadryl, Zyrtec, Flonase, Claritin, Allegra, Xyzal, Nasacort. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Benadryl | Zyrtec | Flonase | Claritin | Allegra | Xyzal | Nasacort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.3% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.8% | 25.2% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.7% | 24.3% | 16.2% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 33% | 22% | 18% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 28% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.2% | 24.2% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.6% | 27.6% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 26.3% | 26.3% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.3% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 10% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 26.4% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.3% | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.3% | 450K | 0% | -2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.7% | 368K | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13.5% | 201K | +21.8% | +1.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.1% | 165K | 0% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.1% | 135K | +22.7% | +1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 9.1% | 135K | +22.7% | +1.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.2% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +0.3 points |
1.
Benadryl30.3%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
2.
Zyrtec24.7%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
3.
Flonase13.5%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
4.
Claritin11.1%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.
Allegra9.1%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
6.
Xyzal9.1%
Held 6th. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
7.
Nasacort2.2%
Held 7th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
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6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Flonase changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Flonase in the United States held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flonase’s share of searches among allergy medicine brands in the United States decreased from 14.4% to 13.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flonase’s share of searches among allergy medicine brands in the United States peaked at 18.7% in February 2026 and was lowest at 11.8% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States allergy medicine brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Flonase overtook Claritin to rank 3rd among allergy medicine brands in the United States, with 13.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Allegra gained share of searches among allergy medicine brands in the United States, from 7.9% to 9.1%.

In September 2026, Xyzal gained share of searches among allergy medicine brands in the United States, from 7.9% to 9.1%.

In September 2026, Benadryl lost share of searches among allergy medicine brands in the United States, from 32.3% to 30.3%.

In September 2026, Zyrtec lost share of searches among allergy medicine brands in the United States, from 26.4% to 24.7%.

In September 2026, Claritin lost share of searches among allergy medicine brands in the United States, from 11.8% to 11.1%.
How are Flonase’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Flonase’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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