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Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-29 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Fabric Softener/Conditioner · 1 wave · n=54 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 50% | 9 of 18 |
| Claude | 94% | 17 of 18 |
| Gemini | 89% | 16 of 18 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | 78% | 42 of 54 |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“* **Equally Gentle on Skin:** Downy Free & Gentle is widely recognized for being hypoallergenic, but Seventh Generation matches this safety profile.”
“However, Downy Free & Gentle is dermatologist-tested, clinically proven to be hypoallergenic, and widely recognized by skin health organizations as the safest, most reliable bet for eczema, baby clothing, and highly sensitive skin.”
“* **Scent Neutrality:** Since it is fragrance-free, your freshly washed clothes won't clash with any cologne, perfume, or scented deodorant you choose to wear.”
“You should get the **Downy Free & Gentle Liquid Fabric Softener**.”
“* **Excellent for Sensitive Skin:** It is hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and completely free of dyes and perfumes.”
“If you love the softness and static reduction of **Downy Free & Gentle** but want to lower your laundry bill, several highly-rated, budget-friendly alternatives deliver similar hypoallergenic, dye-free, and perfume-free benefits.”
“If you love the softness and static reduction of **Downy Free & Gentle** but want to lower your laundry bill, several highly-rated, budget-friendly alternatives deliver similar hypoallergenic, dye-free, and perfume-free benefits.”
“* **Great "Free & Gentle" Variant:** If you have sensitive skin, eczema, or are washing baby clothes, the **Downy Ultra Free & Gentle** version is highly rated, dermatologist-tested, accepted by the National Eczema Association, and leaves absolute zero chemical scent or dye resid”
“If you love Downy Free & Gentle because it is hypoallergenic, dye-free, unscented, and gentle on sensitive skin, but you want to cut down on your laundry budget, there are several highly effective and cheaper alternatives.”
“If you mean **Downy Free & Gentle specifically** (fragrance- and dye-free), truly cheaper liquid substitutes are limited.”
257 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“**Downy Free & Gentle** and **All Free Clear** both deliver excellent fiber-relaxing and static-reducing performance but are completely hypoallergenic, dye-free, and dermatologist-tested.”
“This is tested by dermatologists and recognized by the National Eczema Association and the National Psoriasis Foundation, delivering softer fabrics, reduced static, and fewer wrinkles using a gentler ingredient profile, while remaining free”
“A 111 fl oz / 150-load bottle was about **$10.94 one-time (~7.3¢ per load)** on Amazon, or **$9.30 with Subscribe & Save (~6.2¢ per load)**. That beats all® Free Clear's Target price”
“Both are fragrance- and dye-free”
“Downy Free & Gentle 150-load, 129 fl oz jug — around $19.88, which comes out to about 15.4¢/fl oz, a better per-load price than smaller bottles.”
“comparable in purpose: hypoallergenic, dye- and perfume-free, and HE-compatible. It is usually **not cheaper at regular price** than all® free clear, but can be worth it only during a sale/coupon.”
“Downy Free & Gentle is fragrance- and dye-free, and its relatively short ingredient list uses a standard softening agent to reduce static and make fabrics feel smoother. It is marketed as hypoallergenic/dermatologist-tested and is recognize”
“a 129 fl oz / 150-load bottle runs about $19.88 (roughly 13¢/load)”
“If you love **Downy Free & Gentle** but are looking to cut down on your laundry costs”
“Downy Free & Gentle seems to be worth it for most people, especially those with skin sensitivities—but it comes with a few trade-offs worth knowing about.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
63 of 257 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| walmart.com | 12 |
| reddit.com | 12 |
| downy.com | 11 |
| target.com | 11 |
| youtube.com | 8 |
| samsclub.com | 8 |
| farmandfleet.com | 7 |
| psoriasis.org | 3 |
| drewandjonathan.com | 3 |
| bjs.com | 3 |
| starmarket.com | 2 |
| kroger.com | 2 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Walmart | 51 |
| Downy (direct) | 20 |
| Target | 15 |
| Amazon | 9 |
| Costco | 4 |
| BJ's | 4 |
| Sam's Club | 3 |
| big-box stores | 2 |
| smartandfinal | 1 |
| Instacart | 1 |
| Target Circle | 1 |
| Kroger | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.