The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

Best Protein Powders Ranking

Picked by AI, checked by people.

The weekly chart ?

The top 20 products brands right now.

Product chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey holds #1.

#1 in 18 of the last 20 weeks

2 backbiggest climb 122 out

All 23 moves ↓

Tap a card for each AI’s place and the monthly check.

#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekGold Standard 100% WheyOptimum NutritionMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #3 Sports Nutrition · #6 Supplements & NutritionLast week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.670,500 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 4 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
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    Owners

    4 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    BEST WEIGHT LOSS & MUSCLE GAIN PROTEIN❗️| Gold Standard 100% WHEY Protein REVIEWYouTube: Gabriel Dunkin · 185K views · Oct 2020

    1 TikTok clip · 15.5K views

    15.5K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

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  2. #2same place as last weekISO100 HydrolyzedDymatizeAlso #20 Sports NutritionLast week #2 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.515,650 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed
  3. #3same place as last weekSport Organic Plant-Based ProteinGarden of LifeAlso #1 Best Vegan Protein Powders · #5 Sports Nutrition · +1Last week #3 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#20
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemini#12
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#23

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.31,898 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press1/4outlets recommend · 3 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Press · 4 publications
    • HealthlineMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • consumerreports.orgMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • Food & WineMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • Treeline ReviewRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

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  4. #4same place as last weekGrass-Fed Whey Protein IsolateTransparent Labsnot checkedLast week #4 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
  5. #5same place as last weekThorne Whey Protein IsolateThorneLast week #5 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.61,774 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Dante DiMatteo - Thorne Whey Protein IsolateYouTube: Ask Joe DiMatteo · 1.6K views · Oct 2022
    Search Google for Thorne Whey Protein Isolate
  6. #6same place as last weekNaked WheyNaked NutritionLast week #6 · 20 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #5 · people #8 of 8

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#8people’s order, of 8 checked · AI #5 ?
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Naked Whey Protein Review: The Most Natural Product?YouTube: FeastGood · 40.8K views · Oct 2023
    Search Google for Naked Nutrition Naked Whey
  7. #7same place as last weekKlean IsolateKlean Athletenot checkedLast week #7 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claude#17
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

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    Watch · YouTube ?

    Klean ATHLETE Isolate: Best Protein for Muscle Gains?YouTube: 5best Deals · 201 views · Mar 2025
    Search Google for Klean Athlete Klean Isolate
  8. #8same place as last weekSelect ProteinPESciencenot checkedLast week #8 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#13
    2. Claude#30
    3. Gemini#8
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    PEScience Select Protein REVIEW + TASTE TEST | 4 Flavors, HONEST FeedbackYouTube: Exercise4CheatMeals · 23.6K views · Aug 2021
    Search Google for PEScience Select Protein
  9. #9up 8 places since last weekEssential Protein Daily ShakeRitualnot checkedLast week #17 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#17

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Ritual Essential Protein Daily Shake
  10. #10same place as last week100% Grass-Fed Whey IsolateTransparent Labsnot checkedLast week #10 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolate
  11. #11up 9 places since last weekISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein IsolateDymatizenot checkedLast week #20 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate
  12. #12up 7 places since last weekOrganic Protein PowderOrgainnot checkedLast week #19 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#20

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Orgain Organic Protein Powder
  13. #13up 5 places since last weekISO100 Protein PowderDymatizenot checkedLast week #18 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Dymatize ISO100 Protein Powder
  14. #14up 12 places since last weekNitro-Tech 100% Whey GoldMuscleTechRe-entryBiggest climbnot checkedLast week #26 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for MuscleTech Nitro-Tech 100% Whey Gold
  15. #15down 4 places since last week100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein IsolateTransparent LabsMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #11 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.66,301 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate Review | Best Grass-Fed Protein PowerYouTube: Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding Network · 28.7K views · Oct 2022
    Search Google for Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
  16. #16down 7 places since last weekSport Premium ProteinVegaAlso #3 Best Vegan Protein Powders · #18 Sports NutritionLast week #9 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#14
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.64,754 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 2 videos · Aug 2026 ? 12

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Our Point of View on Vega Sport Premium Protein Powder From AmazonYouTube: WTI · 2.2K views · Aug 2023

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Vega Sport Premium Protein
  17. #17down 1 place since last weekImpact Whey ProteinMyProteinnot checkedLast week #16 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#11
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    my *HONEST* Review of 12 MYPROTEIN FLAVOURS // IMPACT WHEY PROTEIN REVIEWYouTube: Molly Kennedy · 197K views · Sep 2020
    Search Google for MyProtein Impact Whey Protein
  18. #18down 4 places since last weekEssential Grass-Fed Whey Protein IsolateMomentousnot checkedLast week #14 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Momentous Essential Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
  19. #19down 4 places since last weekNative Fuel Whey Protein PowderAscentnot checkedLast week #15 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#7

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein Powder
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekImpact Whey IsolateMyProteinRe-entryLast week #21 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.418,493 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.2/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for MyProtein Impact Whey Isolate

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Whey Protein IsolateMomentous · last wk #13 12 wks in top 20Passes the check
  2. #22Organic Protein Plant-Based PowderOrgain · last wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Zero Carb Whey Protein IsolateIsopure · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Essential Grass-Fed Whey ProteinMomentous · last wk #22 5 wks in top 20
  5. #25Whey Protein v2Ghost · last wk #12 7 wks in top 20
  6. #26Organic Plant Based Protein PowderOrgain · last wk #24 1 wk in top 20
  7. #27Zero Carb Protein PowderIsopure · last wk #32 6 wks in top 20
  8. #28Syntha-6 Protein PowderBSN · last wk #35 2 wks in top 20
  9. #29Syntha-6 EdgeBSN · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30ISO100 Hydrolyzed (2026 Edition)Dymatize · last wk #82 1 wk in top 20
  11. #31Whey+ Whey Isolate Protein PowderLegion Athletics · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Whey Protein PowderGhost · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Whey Protein IsolateSwolverine · last wk #27 5 wks in top 20
  14. #34ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey ProteinDymatize · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Re-Kaged Protein IsolateKaged · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Warrior Blend Organic ProteinSUNWARrior · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Clear Whey IsolateMyProtein · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Protein PowderQuest Nutrition · last wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Naked Whey Grass-Fed ProteinNaked Nutrition · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Nitro-Tech Whey GoldMuscleTech · last wk #91 2 wks in top 20
  21. #41Gold Standard 100% Plant ProteinOptimum Nutrition · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Whey+Legion Athletics · last wk #44 15 wks in top 20
  23. #43Gold Standard 100% CaseinOptimum Nutrition · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Whey Protein IsolateKaged · last wk #39 8 wks in top 20
  25. #45Naked Whey Protein PowderNaked Nutrition · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Loaded ProteinRyse · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Essential Protein Daily Shake 18gRitual · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Organic Plant ProteinKOS · last wk #33 3 wks in top 20
  29. #49Native Fuel WheyAscent · last wk #40 11 wks in top 20
  30. #50Rule 1 R1 Protein IsolateRule 1 · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Whey Protein ConcentrateNutricost · last wk #31 2 wks in top 20
  32. #52Gold Standard 100% Whey Isolate 2026Optimum Nutrition · last wk #29 9 wks in top 20
  33. #53Rule One Proteins R1 ProteinRule One Proteins · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Naked Pea ProteinNaked Nutrition · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55NitroTech 100% Whey GoldMuscleTech · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Low Carb Whey Protein IsolateIsopure · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Whey Protein IsolateNow Sports · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Multi-Purpose Protein PowderQuest Nutrition · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein IsolateLegion · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Gold Standard 100% Whey Isolate 2025Optimum Nutrition · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61ISO100 Whey Protein Isolate 2025Dymatize · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Nitro-Tech 2026 PerformanceMuscleTech · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63NOBULL Grass-Fed Whey Protein IsolateNOBULL · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Phormula-1 Clear1st Phorm · last wk #57 1 wk in top 20
  45. #65Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein PowderLegion · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Nitro-Tech 2026MuscleTech · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Certified Organic Plant ProteinQuince · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey IsolateLegion · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Whey Protein 2025 FormulaGhost · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Organic Plant-Based Protein IsolateTransparent Labs · last wk — 1 wk in top 20
  51. #71Naked Whey (Grass-Fed)Naked Nutrition · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Gold Standard 100% Whey 2026 IsolateOptimum Nutrition · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Syntha-6 ProteinBSN · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Syntha-6 Isolate 2026BSN · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Casein ProteinTransparent Labs · last wk #48 2 wks in top 20
  56. #76Grass Fed Whey ProteinProMix · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Pro JYM Protein BlendJYM Supplement Science · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Impact Whey Protein 2026 ClearMyProtein · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Naked PeaNaked Nutrition · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Whey Protein 2026 FormulaGhost · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81100% Plant Protein PowderMomentous · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Clean Lean ProteinNuzest · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  63. #83Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein PowderOptimum Nutrition · last wk #86 1 wk in top 20
  64. #84Loaded Protein (v2)Ryse · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Nitro-Tech Ripped 2026MuscleTech · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Cor-Performance WheyCellucor · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Grass Fed Whey ProteinLevels · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Native Fuel Micellar CaseinAscent · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Organic Plant-Based Protein 2026Orgain · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Whey Protein IsolateLegion Athletics · last wk #94 5 wks in top 20
  71. #91Whey+Legion · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Syntha-6 2026 IsolateBSN · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed ProteinDymatize · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Native Fuel Whey ProteinAscent · last wk #96 4 wks in top 20
  75. #95Legion Whey+ Certified Grass-Fed Irish Whey Protein IsolateLegion · last wk #34 3 wks in top 20
  76. #96Athletics Whey+Legion · last wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Grass-Fed Whey Protein ConcentrateNutricost · last wk — 1 wk in top 20
  78. #98Organic Protein Powder 2026Orgain · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Whey+ IsolateLegion Athletics · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey IsolateTransparent Labs · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Dymatize holds #1.

#1 in 3 of the last 20 weeks

All 23 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekDymatizeModels here: #2 ISO100 Hydrolyzed · #11 ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate · +5Last week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Dymatize products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #2 ISO100 HydrolyzedBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 15.7K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #11 ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolatenot checked
    3. #13 ISO100 Protein Powdernot checked
    4. #30 ISO100 Hydrolyzed (2026 Edition)below the top 20
    5. #34 ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Proteinbelow the top 20

    Where Dymatize is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Dymatize protein powders
  2. #2same place as last weekOptimum NutritionModels here: #1 Gold Standard 100% Whey · #41 Gold Standard 100% Plant Protein · +5Last week #2 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Optimum Nutrition products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #1 Gold Standard 100% WheyPasses the check: buyers 4.6★ · video reviews 4.3/5
    2. #41 Gold Standard 100% Plant Proteinbelow the top 20
    3. #43 Gold Standard 100% Caseinbelow the top 20
    4. #52 Gold Standard 100% Whey Isolate 2026below the top 20
    5. #60 Gold Standard 100% Whey Isolate 2025below the top 20

    Where Optimum Nutrition is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Optimum Nutrition protein powders
  3. #3same place as last weekTransparent LabsModels here: #4 Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate · #10 100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolate · +4Last week #3 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Transparent Labs products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #4 Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolatenot checked
    2. #10 100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolatenot checked
    3. #15 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein IsolatePasses the check: video reviews 4.5/5
    4. #70 Organic Plant-Based Protein Isolatebelow the top 20
    5. #75 Casein Proteinbelow the top 20

    Where Transparent Labs is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Transparent Labs protein powders
  4. #4same place as last weekOrgainModels here: #12 Organic Protein Powder · #22 Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder · +3Last week #4 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Orgain products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #12 Organic Protein Powdernot checked
    2. #22 Organic Protein Plant-Based Powderbelow the top 20
    3. #26 Organic Plant Based Protein Powderbelow the top 20
    4. #89 Organic Plant-Based Protein 2026below the top 20
    5. #98 Organic Protein Powder 2026below the top 20

    Where Orgain is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Orgain protein powders
  5. #5up 4 places since last weekGhostModels here: #25 Whey Protein v2 · #32 Whey Protein Powder · +2Last week #9 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Ghost products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #25 Whey Protein v2below the top 20
    2. #32 Whey Protein Powderbelow the top 20
    3. #69 Whey Protein 2025 Formulabelow the top 20
    4. #80 Whey Protein 2026 Formulabelow the top 20

    Where Ghost is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Ghost protein powders
  6. #6same place as last weekMomentousModels here: #18 Essential Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate · #21 Whey Protein Isolate · +2Last week #6 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Momentous products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #18 Essential Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolatenot checked
    2. #21 Whey Protein Isolatebelow the top 20
    3. #24 Essential Grass-Fed Whey Proteinbelow the top 20
    4. #81 100% Plant Protein Powderbelow the top 20

    Where Momentous is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Momentous protein powders
  7. #7up 1 place since last weekNaked NutritionModels here: #6 Naked Whey · #39 Naked Whey Grass-Fed Protein · +4Last week #8 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Naked Nutrition products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #6 Naked WheyPeople disagree
    2. #39 Naked Whey Grass-Fed Proteinbelow the top 20
    3. #45 Naked Whey Protein Powderbelow the top 20
    4. #54 Naked Pea Proteinbelow the top 20
    5. #71 Naked Whey (Grass-Fed)below the top 20

    Where Naked Nutrition is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Naked Nutrition protein powders
  8. #8down 3 places since last weekGarden of LifeModels here: #3 Sport Organic Plant-Based ProteinLast week #5 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Garden of Life products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #3 Sport Organic Plant-Based ProteinBuyers’ rating 4.3 · 1.9K ratings · Oct 2026

    Where Garden of Life is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Garden of Life protein powders
  9. #9up 4 places since last weekMuscleTechModels here: #14 Nitro-Tech 100% Whey Gold · #40 Nitro-Tech Whey Gold · +4Last week #13 · 20 weeks in top 20

    MuscleTech products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #14 Nitro-Tech 100% Whey Goldnot checked
    2. #40 Nitro-Tech Whey Goldbelow the top 20
    3. #55 NitroTech 100% Whey Goldbelow the top 20
    4. #62 Nitro-Tech 2026 Performancebelow the top 20
    5. #66 Nitro-Tech 2026below the top 20

    Where MuscleTech is strong · top 20 ?

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  10. #10down 3 places since last weekMyProteinModels here: #17 Impact Whey Protein · #20 Impact Whey Isolate · +2Last week #7 · 20 weeks in top 20

    MyProtein products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #17 Impact Whey Proteinnot checked
    2. #20 Impact Whey IsolateBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 18.5K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #37 Clear Whey Isolatebelow the top 20
    4. #78 Impact Whey Protein 2026 Clearbelow the top 20

    Where MyProtein is strong · top 20 ?

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  11. #11down 1 place since last weekBSNModels here: #28 Syntha-6 Protein Powder · #29 Syntha-6 Edge · +3Last week #10 · 17 weeks in top 20

    BSN products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #28 Syntha-6 Protein Powderbelow the top 20
    2. #29 Syntha-6 Edgebelow the top 20
    3. #73 Syntha-6 Proteinbelow the top 20
    4. #74 Syntha-6 Isolate 2026below the top 20
    5. #92 Syntha-6 2026 Isolatebelow the top 20

    Where BSN is strong · top 20 ?

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  12. #12down 1 place since last weekAscentModels here: #19 Native Fuel Whey Protein Powder · #49 Native Fuel Whey · +2Last week #11 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Ascent products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #19 Native Fuel Whey Protein Powdernot checked
    2. #49 Native Fuel Wheybelow the top 20
    3. #88 Native Fuel Micellar Caseinbelow the top 20
    4. #94 Native Fuel Whey Proteinbelow the top 20
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  13. #13down 1 place since last weekIsopureModels here: #23 Zero Carb Whey Protein Isolate · #27 Zero Carb Protein Powder · +1Last week #12 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Isopure products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #23 Zero Carb Whey Protein Isolatebelow the top 20
    2. #27 Zero Carb Protein Powderbelow the top 20
    3. #56 Low Carb Whey Protein Isolatebelow the top 20
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  14. #14up 1 place since last weekRitualModels here: #9 Essential Protein Daily Shake · #47 Essential Protein Daily Shake 18gLast week #15 · 19 weeks in top 20

    Ritual products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #9 Essential Protein Daily Shakenot checked
    2. #47 Essential Protein Daily Shake 18gbelow the top 20

    Where Ritual is strong · top 20 ?

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  15. #15up 3 places since last weekThorneModels here: #5 Thorne Whey Protein IsolateLast week #18 · 8 weeks in top 20

    Thorne products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #5 Thorne Whey Protein IsolateBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 1.8K ratings · Oct 2026

    Where Thorne is strong · top 20 ?

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  16. #16down 2 places since last weekLegion AthleticsModels here: #31 Whey+ Whey Isolate Protein Powder · #42 Whey+ · +2Last week #14 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Legion Athletics products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #31 Whey+ Whey Isolate Protein Powderbelow the top 20
    2. #42 Whey+below the top 20
    3. #90 Whey Protein Isolatebelow the top 20
    4. #99 Whey+ Isolatebelow the top 20

    Where Legion Athletics is strong · top 20 ?

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  17. #17down 1 place since last weekKagedModels here: #35 Re-Kaged Protein Isolate · #44 Whey Protein IsolateLast week #16 · 19 weeks in top 20

    Kaged products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #35 Re-Kaged Protein Isolatebelow the top 20
    2. #44 Whey Protein Isolatebelow the top 20

    Where Kaged is strong · top 20 ?

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  18. #18up 2 places since last weekLegionModels here: #59 Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate · #65 Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powder · +4Last week #20 · 12 weeks in top 20

    Legion products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #59 Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolatebelow the top 20
    2. #65 Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powderbelow the top 20
    3. #68 Legion Whey+ Grass-Fed Whey Isolatebelow the top 20
    4. #91 Whey+below the top 20
    5. #95 Legion Whey+ Certified Grass-Fed Irish Whey Protein Isolatebelow the top 20

    Where Legion is strong · top 20 ?

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  19. #19down 2 places since last weekPEScienceModels here: #8 Select ProteinLast week #17 · 19 weeks in top 20

    PEScience products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #8 Select Proteinnot checked
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  20. #20down 1 place since last weekVegaModels here: #16 Sport Premium ProteinLast week #19 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Vega products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #16 Sport Premium ProteinBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 4.8K ratings · Oct 2026

    Where Vega is strong · top 20 ?

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The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Gold Standard 100% Whey11124/6
#2ISO100 Hydrolyzed2453/6
#3Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein20, well below the others6, well above the others12, well above the others23, well below the others4/6
#4Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate41/6
#5Thorne Whey Protein Isolate718, well below the others4, well above the others3/6
#6Naked Whey6, well above the others1193/6
#7Klean Isolate8, well above the others17, well below the others2/6
#8Select Protein1330, well below the others8, well above the others3/6
#9Essential Protein Daily Shake171/6
#10100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolate21/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#15100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate, Perplexity’s #1312/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 Gold Standard 100% Whey Isolate 2025 (#60 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Dymatize224255/6
#2Optimum Nutrition111125/6
#3Transparent Labs342815/6
#4Orgain22, well below the others7, well above the others136, well above the others20, well below the others5/6
#5Ghost16334105/6
#6Momentous5, well above the others5, well above the others22, well below the others12, well below the others4/6
#7Naked Nutrition6131194/6
#8Garden of Life20, well below the others6, well above the others12, well above the others1723, well below the others5/6
#9MuscleTech1191034/6
#10MyProtein9111584/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

The check has not reached most of this chart’s top 20 yet.

  1. Naked Nutrition Naked WheyPeople disagreeAI saysIts order5thof 8 checked · #6 in the chartPeople sayTheir order8thof 8 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews3.5/55 videos123
  2. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% WheyPasses the checkAI saysChart place#1named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/570,500 ratingsVideo reviews4.3/53 videos123
  3. Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein IsolatePasses the checkAI saysChart place#15named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/56,301 ratingsVideo reviews4.5/53 videos123

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The reviews behind the chart.

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 126 AI answers over 23 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings314,107
  • Review videos51
  • Owner threads31
  • Press outlets9
  • Recall checks28

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Protein Powders”, and for how long?

    Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 18 of the last 20 weeks. Dymatize is the #1 brand, #1 for 3 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    9 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, and it is still #1. Among brands, 3 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    In the October 2026 check, 0 of the top 20 fail it, and people place 1 much lower than the AI does.

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