Colgate vs Davids:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Colgate had more branded searches than Davids among oral care brands in the United States. Colgate had about 33,100 branded searches, while Davids had 14,800. Colgate made up 7% of all oral care brand searches we track, and Davids accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about oral care brands, Colgate appeared in four of the five answers and Davids in one. Colgate was mentioned before Davids in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Colgate, about 2 searches for every 1 for Davids
Who does AI mention more?
Colgate, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Davids in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Colgate, named ahead of Davids in 3 of 3 answers
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Top oral care brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Colgate was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Davids was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Colgate was listed before Davids in every answer that named either.
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.
Sensodyne4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Crest4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Colgate4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Boka2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Oral-B1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Philips Sonicare1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tom’s of Maine1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Davids1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Marvis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cocofloss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which toothpaste should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best toothpaste brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best electric toothbrush?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“toothpaste”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best toothpaste”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Is Colgate or Davids more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Colgate and Davids by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 oral care brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Colgate, Davids. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Boka | Marvis | Sensodyne | Crest | Colgate | Oral-B | Philips Sonicare | Cocofloss | Hello | Quip | Arm & Hammer | Tom’s of Maine | Davids | Burst | Bite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 11.5% | 14% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Nov 2025 | 9.1% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 10.4% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.92% |
| Jan 2026 | 14.8% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 16.3% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.64% |
| Mar 2026 | 15.3% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.91% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.5% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% | 4% | 4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.98% |
| May 2026 | 17.1% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.3% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.2% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.61% |
| Aug 2026 | 16% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
How has the Colgate and Davids comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Colgate was ahead of Davids in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Colgate’s share of searches among oral care brands in the United States moved from 9.4% to 7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Davids’ share of searches among oral care brands in the United States moved from 2.8% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for United States oral care brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Sensodyne overtook Colgate and Crest to rank 3rd among oral care brands in the United States, with 10.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Colgate lost share of searches among oral care brands in the United States, from 8.7% to 7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Davids in the United States rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Colgate’s and Davids’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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