How popular isHubble?
In September 2026, people searched for Hubble by name about 33,100 times in the United States, an 18.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4% of all United States contact lens retailer searches, placing Hubble fourth out of six retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about contact lens retailers, Hubble did not appear in any of the answers.
Hubble is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
1-800 ContactsShare of searches 67.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CostcoShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Contacts DirectShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HubbleShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
LensDirectShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top contact lens retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hubble 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.
1-800 Contacts5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Costco5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Contacts Direct5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LensDirect3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Contact Lens King3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hubble0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about contact lens retailers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I order contact lenses online in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best places to buy contacts online in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest place to buy contact lenses online in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“contact lenses online”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“buy contacts online”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which contact lens retailers compete with Hubble?
Share of searches by month for 1-800 Contacts, Costco, Contacts Direct, Hubble, LensDirect, Contact Lens King. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 1-800 Contacts | Costco | Contacts Direct | Hubble | LensDirect | Contact Lens King |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.8% | 20.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.4% | 20.7% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.6% | 20.7% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.4% | 20.6% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.7% | 18.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 70.3% | 18.1% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.9% | 20.4% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 69.8% | 18.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.4% | 17.3% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.8% | 19.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.8% | 18.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 67.8% | 19.3% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 67.8% | 560K | -21.7% | -3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.3% | 160K | -13.6% | +1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 2.7% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 2.2% | 18.1K | -18.5% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
67.8%
Held 1st. 560K estimated branded searches, -21.7% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
2.
Costco19.3%
Held 2nd. 160K estimated branded searches, -13.6% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
4%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Hubble4%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
2.7%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
2.2%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Hubble and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Hubble
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How has branded search demand for Hubble changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hubble in the United States fell from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hubble’s share of searches among contact lens retailers in the United States decreased from 5.2% to 4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hubble’s share of searches among contact lens retailers in the United States peaked at 5.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.3% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hubble fell from 3rd to 4th among contact lens retailers in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States contact lens retailers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Costco gained share of searches among contact lens retailers in the United States, from 18.3% to 19.3%.

In September 2026, Contacts Direct gained share of searches among contact lens retailers in the United States, from 3.3% to 4%.

In September 2026, Hubble gained share of searches among contact lens retailers in the United States, from 3.3% to 4%.

In September 2026, 1-800 Contacts lost share of searches among contact lens retailers in the United States, from 70.8% to 67.8%.

In September 2026, LensDirect rose from 6th to 5th among contact lens retailers in the United States.

In September 2026, Contact Lens King fell from 5th to 6th among contact lens retailers in the United States.
How are Hubble’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hubble’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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