Dove vs Moroccanoil:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Moroccanoil had more branded searches than Dove among shampoo brands in the United States. Moroccanoil had about 90,500 branded searches, while Dove had 27,100. Moroccanoil made up 9.7% of all shampoo brand searches we track, and Dove accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shampoo brands, Dove appeared in two of the five answers and Moroccanoil in none.
Who do people search for more?
Moroccanoil, about 3 searches for every 1 for Dove
Who does AI mention more?
Dove, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Moroccanoil in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Dove, the only one of the two named
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Top shampoo brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dove was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Moroccanoil 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.
Olaplex3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pureology3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Redken2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Dove2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kérastase1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amika1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Herbal Essences1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
K180 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Moroccanoil0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Native0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shampoo should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shampoo brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best shampoo for hair loss?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shampoo”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best shampoo”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Is Dove or Moroccanoil more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dove and Moroccanoil by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 shampoo brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Moroccanoil, Dove. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kérastase | Olaplex | K18 | Moroccanoil | Redken | Native | Head & Shoulders | Amika | Herbal Essences | Pureology | TRESemmé | Dove | Garnier | Pantene | Briogeo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.1% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.6% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% | 2% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.6% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.5% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.8% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.1% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 21.3% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 23% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.3% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.2% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 21.5% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
How has the Dove and Moroccanoil comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Moroccanoil was ahead of Dove in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dove’s share of searches among shampoo brands in the United States moved from 3.5% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moroccanoil’s share of searches among shampoo brands in the United States moved from 9.5% to 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for United States shampoo brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Moroccanoil gained share of searches among shampoo brands in the United States, from 9.1% to 9.7%.
In September 2026, Dove rose from 14th to 12th among shampoo brands in the United States.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dove’s and Moroccanoil’s 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.
Dove
1 branded search term
- dove shampoo
Moroccanoil
1 branded search term
- moroccanoil
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