LensCrafters vs Walmart:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, LensCrafters had more branded searches than Walmart among optical retail chains in the United States. LensCrafters had about 1 million branded searches, while Walmart had 201,000. LensCrafters made up 26.8% of all optical retail chain searches we track, and Walmart accounted for 5.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about optical retail chains, Walmart appeared in all three answers and LensCrafters in two. LensCrafters was mentioned before Walmart in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
LensCrafters, about 5 searches for every 1 for Walmart
Who does AI mention more?
Walmart, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
LensCrafters, named ahead of Walmart in 2 of 3 answers
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Top optical retail chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Walmart appeared in all three answers. LensCrafters was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. LensCrafters was listed before Walmart in two out of three 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.
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Walmart3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Costco3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- LensCrafters2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Warby Parker2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pearle Vision1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Visionworks0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Eyemart Express0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I get an eye exam and glasses in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best optical store chains in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which optical chain in the US has the cheapest glasses and eye exams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eye doctor near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“glasses near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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.
Is LensCrafters or Walmart more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LensCrafters and Walmart by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight optical retail chains we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for LensCrafters, Walmart. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LensCrafters | America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses | Warby Parker | Visionworks | Eyemart Express | Pearle Vision | Walmart | Costco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.9% | 24.6% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 5% | 7.5% | 5% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 29% | 22.7% | 16% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.6% | 22.4% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.6% | 24.5% | 17.3% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.9% | 24.6% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 5% | 7.5% | 5% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 26% | 24.9% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.9% | 23.8% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 5% | 7.5% | 5% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 26.2% | 24.5% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.3% | 21.4% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.7% | 24% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.3% | 23.3% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 6% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.8% | 21.6% | 18% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% |
How has the LensCrafters and Walmart comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- LensCrafters was ahead of Walmart in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LensCrafters’ share of searches among optical retail chains in the United States moved from 24.9% to 26.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Walmart’s share of searches among optical retail chains in the United States moved from 5% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for United States optical retail chains in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, LensCrafters gained share of searches among optical retail chains in the United States, from 24.3% to 26.8%.
In September 2026, Walmart lost share of searches among optical retail chains in the United States, from 6% to 5.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LensCrafters’ and Walmart’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.
LensCrafters
1 branded search term
- lenscrafters
Walmart
1 branded search term
- walmart vision center
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