The Signal
Google search interest for "GastroPlus," Simulations Plus's flagship absorption modeling software, hit a normalized score of 60 on April 4, 2026, up 71% from 35 in early January and 22% above the same week one year ago. Search volume reached 9,818 estimated weekly queries, compared to 8,018 a year prior. The keyword "Simulations Plus" itself is up 88% year-over-year and 39% over the past three months in search interest. These are not brand-awareness spikes — GastroPlus is a software tool used by pharmaceutical scientists. When search interest rises, it typically reflects active eval