American Hartford Gold vs Birch Gold Group:Which is more popular in the United States?
In September 2026, American Hartford Gold had more branded searches than Birch Gold Group among gold IRA companies in the United States. American Hartford Gold had about 5,400 branded searches, while Birch Gold Group had 2,900. American Hartford Gold made up 32.9% of all gold IRA company searches we track, and Birch Gold Group accounted for 17.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gold IRA companies, Birch Gold Group appeared in three of the five answers and American Hartford Gold in two. American Hartford Gold and Birch Gold Group were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
American Hartford Gold, about 86% more searches than Birch Gold Group
Who does AI mention more?
Birch Gold Group, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, American Hartford Gold in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top gold IRA companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Birch Gold Group was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. American Hartford Gold was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. American Hartford Gold and Birch Gold Group were each listed first in two of the four 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.
Birch Gold Group3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
American Hartford Gold2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best gold IRA companies?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Who should I use to roll my 401(k) into gold?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which precious metals IRA company has the lowest fees?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gold ira”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gold ira companies”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 27, 2026.
Is American Hartford Gold or Birch Gold Group more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for American Hartford Gold and Birch Gold Group by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six gold IRA companies we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for American Hartford Gold, Birch Gold Group. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | American Hartford Gold | Birch Gold Group |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 26.8% | 26.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.2% | 25.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.9% | 22.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.9% | 22.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.5% | 25.5% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 20.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 19.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.3% | 17.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.9% | 17.7% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for American Hartford Gold and Birch Gold Group changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- American Hartford Gold was ahead of Birch Gold Group in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, American Hartford Gold’s share of searches among gold IRA companies in the United States moved from 26.8% to 32.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Birch Gold Group’s share of searches among gold IRA companies in the United States moved from 26.8% to 17.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for United States gold IRA companies in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, American Hartford Gold gained share of searches among gold IRA companies in the United States, from 29.8% to 32.9%.

In September 2026, Birch Gold Group lost share of searches among gold IRA companies in the United States, from 19.9% to 17.7%.
How are American Hartford Gold’s and Birch Gold Group’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using American Hartford Gold’s and Birch Gold Group’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.
American Hartford Gold
1 branded search term
- american hartford gold
Birch Gold Group
1 branded search term
- birch gold

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