Gain vs Seventh Generation:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gain had more branded searches than Seventh Generation among laundry detergent brands in the United States. Gain had about 18,100 branded searches, while Seventh Generation had 1,300. Gain made up 9.2% of all laundry detergent brand searches we track, and Seventh Generation accounted for 0.66%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laundry detergent brands, Gain and Seventh Generation each appeared in one of the five answers. Gain and Seventh Generation were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Gain, about 14 searches for every 1 for Seventh Generation
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top laundry detergent brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gain was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Seventh Generation was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gain and Seventh Generation were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tide1st
all2nd
Arm & Hammer3rd
Gain4th
Purex4th
Persil6th
Seventh Generation7th
Dropps–
Blueland–
Tru Earth–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
all5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tide4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Arm & Hammer3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gain1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Persil1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Purex1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Seventh Generation1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dropps0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Blueland0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tru Earth0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about laundry detergent brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laundry detergent?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which laundry detergent is best for sensitive skin?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Are laundry sheets as good as regular detergent?”
- 1
all
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“laundry detergent”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best laundry detergent”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Gain or Seventh Generation more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gain and Seventh Generation by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten laundry detergent brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Gain, Seventh Generation. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tide | Arm & Hammer | Gain | Persil | all | Purex | Dropps | Blueland | Seventh Generation | Tru Earth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.4% | 15.4% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.91% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.4% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.78% | 0.54% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 56% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 1% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.4% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.67% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.3% | 18.2% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.85% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.9% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.74% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 47.5% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.66% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.6% | 22% | 8% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.48% | 0.87% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.5% | 20.6% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.81% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.5% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.56% | 0.69% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.3% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 5% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.66% | 0.66% |
Seventh Generation sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “seventh generation detergent”.
How has the Gain and Seventh Generation comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gain was ahead of Seventh Generation in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gain’s share of searches among laundry detergent brands in the United States moved from 8.5% to 9.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seventh Generation’s share of searches among laundry detergent brands in the United States moved from 0.61% to 0.66%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for United States laundry detergent brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Gain gained share of searches among laundry detergent brands in the United States, from 7.8% to 9.2%.

In September 2026, Seventh Generation rose from 10th to 9th among laundry detergent brands in the United States.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gain’s and Seventh Generation’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.
Gain
1 branded search term
- gain detergent
Seventh Generation
1 branded search term
- seventh generation detergent
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