Razor brands in the United States:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Dollar Shave Club was the most searched razor brand in the United States, accounting for 38.3% of all searches among the six brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Gillette showed up in every answer. Gillette was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four responses that gave a list.
Dollar Shave ClubShare of searches 38.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
GilletteShare of searches 31.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BillieShare of searches 17.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Harry'sShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BICShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top razor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gillette appeared every time. Gillette was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four answers that gave a list. Harry's was second, and Billie was third.
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.
Gillette5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Harry's3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Billie2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Schick2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dollar Shave Club1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BIC1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best razor for men?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Is a razor subscription worth it?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best razor for women?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“razors”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best razor”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 27, 2026.
Which razor brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each razor brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six razor brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Dollar Shave Club, Gillette, Billie, Harry's, BIC, Schick. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dollar Shave Club | Gillette | Billie | Harry's | BIC | Schick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.6% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.6% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.3% | 23% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.6% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.4% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 39% | 26.1% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.2% | 26.2% | 21.5% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 26.1% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 29.3% | 19.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.6% | 24.5% | 20% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.2% | 27.5% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 3% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.3% | 31.3% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38.3% | 74K | -18.2% | -2.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.3% | 60.5K | 0% | +3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.1% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.7% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.4% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.3% | 4.4K | +22.2% | +0.6 points |
38.3%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
2.
Gillette31.3%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
3.
Billie17.1%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.
Harry's7.7%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
BIC3.4%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Schick2.3%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among razor brands in the United States?
6 brands
In September 2026, Dollar Shave Club was the most searched among razor brands in the United States, with an estimated 74K branded searches, 38.3% of all searches for the six we track. Gillette is in 2nd place, 7 percentage points behind at 31.3%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.6% → 38.3% | 43.4%Feb 2026 | 34.3%Dec 2025 | 1st | |
| 23.8% → 31.3% | 31.3%Sep 2026 | 23%Dec 2025 | 2nd | |
| 19.5% → 17.1% | 21.5%Apr 2026 | 17.1%Sep 2026 | 3rd | |
| 15.9% → 7.7% | 18.8%Dec 2025 | 7.1%Feb 2026 | 4th | |
| 3.2% → 3.4% | 3.9%Feb 2026 | 2.6%Nov 2025 | 5th | |
| 2.1% → 2.3% | 3.2%Jun 2026 | 1.6%Aug 2026 | 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dollar Shave Club’s share of searches among razor brands in the United States increased from 35.6% to 38.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gillette’s share of searches among razor brands in the United States increased from 23.8% to 31.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Billie’s share of searches among razor brands in the United States decreased from 19.5% to 17.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harry's’ share of searches among razor brands in the United States decreased from 15.9% to 7.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dollar Shave Club’s share of searches among razor brands in the United States peaked at 43.4% in February 2026 and was lowest at 34.3% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gillette’s share of searches among razor brands in the United States peaked at 31.3% in September 2026 and was lowest at 23% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Billie’s share of searches among razor brands in the United States peaked at 21.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 17.1% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harry's’ share of searches among razor brands in the United States peaked at 18.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 7.1% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BIC’s share of searches among razor brands in the United States peaked at 3.9% in February 2026 and was lowest at 2.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schick’s share of searches among razor brands in the United States peaked at 3.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BIC and Schick held steady: their share of searches among razor brands in the United States each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for United States razor brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Gillette gained share of searches among razor brands in the United States, from 27.5% to 31.3%.

In September 2026, Schick gained share of searches among razor brands in the United States, from 1.6% to 2.3%.

In September 2026, Dollar Shave Club lost share of searches among razor brands in the United States, from 41.2% to 38.3%.

In September 2026, Billie lost share of searches among razor brands in the United States, from 18.4% to 17.1%.

In September 2026, Harry's lost share of searches among razor brands in the United States, from 8.2% to 7.7%.
How are branded searches counted for razor brands?
6 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among razor brands 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.
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