How popular isBig Green Egg?
In October 2026, people searched for Big Green Egg by name about 118,000 times worldwide, a 36.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 11.7% of all global BBQ brand searches, placing Big Green Egg third out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about BBQ brands, Big Green Egg appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the ten.
Big Green Egg is the third most searched of 10 competitors and the fifth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
BlackstoneShare of searches 49.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
WeberShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Big Green EggShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TraegerShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Z GrillsShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top BBQ brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Big Green Egg was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Big Green Egg is the fifth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Weber1st
Napoleon2nd
Char-Broil3rd
Traeger4th
Big Green Egg5th
Blackstone6th
Z Grills–
Matador–
Beefeater–
Broil King–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Weber5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Napoleon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Traeger4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Char-Broil4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Blackstone2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Big Green Egg2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Z Grills0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Matador0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Beefeater0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Broil King0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which BBQ brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best BBQ brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best BBQ brand for everyday grilling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bbq brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gas grill brand”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
How often do people search for Big Green Egg compared with other BBQ brands worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Blackstone, Weber, Big Green Egg, Traeger, Z Grills, Napoleon, Char-Broil, Matador, Beefeater. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Blackstone | Weber | Big Green Egg | Traeger | Z Grills | Napoleon | Char-Broil | Matador | Beefeater | Broil King |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41.5% | 13.4% | 14.8% | 15.3% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.3% | 12.8% | 11.5% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.4% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 13.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.6% | 12.2% | 15.2% | 13.2% | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.3% | 14.8% | 14% | 12% | 3.4% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 0.93% | 1% | 2.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.1% | 16.7% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 0.67% | 0.91% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 47.5% | 14.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 7% | 4.2% | 0.47% | 0.69% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.3% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 0.73% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 0.69% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% | 16.1% | 2.6% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 0.89% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.5% | 12.3% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 2.6% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 49.3% | 15.8% | 11.7% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2% | 1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.3% | 380K | 0% | +4.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 15.8% | 122K | +16% | +3.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.7% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -1.1 points | |
| 4, moved from 2nd to 4th | 8.3% | 63.7K | -54.1% | -8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 3.5% | 27.1K | +22.1% | +0.9 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 3.1% | 23.8K | -33% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 2.9% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 2.3% | 17.7K | +38.3% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 2% | 15.7K | +20.8% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 1% | 8K | -18.4% | -0.1 points |
49.3%
Held 1st. 380K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.
2.
Weber15.8%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 122K estimated branded searches, +16% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
11.7%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
4.
Traeger8.3%
Moved from 2nd to 4th. 63.7K estimated branded searches, -54.1% vs prior month. Share -8 points.
5.
Z Grills3.5%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
6.
Napoleon3.1%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 23.8K estimated branded searches, -33% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
2.9%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
Matador2.3%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 17.7K estimated branded searches, +38.3% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 15.7K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
10.
Broil King1%
Held 10th. 8K estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Weber, Traeger and Broil King sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “weber bbq”.
Compare popularity between Big Green Egg and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Big Green Egg
37 comparisons
- Big Green Egg vs Blackstone
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- Big Green Egg vs Traeger
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How has branded search demand for Big Green Egg changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Big Green Egg worldwide fell from 184K to 118K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Big Green Egg’s share of searches among BBQ brands worldwide decreased from 14.8% to 11.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Big Green Egg’s share of searches among BBQ brands worldwide peaked at 15.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 10.3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for BBQ brands worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Weber overtook Traeger and Big Green Egg to rank 2nd among BBQ brands worldwide, with 15.8% of the searches.

In October 2026, Z Grills overtook Napoleon and Char-Broil to rank 5th among BBQ brands worldwide, with 3.5% of the searches.

In October 2026, Matador overtook Beefeater to rank 8th among BBQ brands worldwide, with 2.3% of the searches.

In October 2026, Blackstone gained share of searches among BBQ brands worldwide, from 44.5% to 49.3%.

In October 2026, Beefeater gained share of searches among BBQ brands worldwide, from 1.5% to 2%.

In October 2026, Traeger lost share of searches among BBQ brands worldwide, from 16.3% to 8.3%.
How are Big Green Egg’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Big Green Egg’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- big green egg
- big green egg accessories
- big green egg charcoal
- big green egg pizza peel
- big green egg pizza stone
- big green egg smoker
- big green egg smoker grill
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Where does Big Green Egg compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ brands | 3rd of 10 | 11.7% | Shown above |
| Smoker grill brands | 6th of 9 | 5.4% | Show ranking |
| Kamado grill brands | 1st of 11 | 53.7% | Show ranking |
| Lump charcoal brands | 5th of 7 | 6.6% | Show ranking |
| Pizza peel brands | 4th of 7 | 1.7% | Show ranking |
| BBQ accessories | 1st of 6 | 47.2% | Show ranking |
| Pizza stone brands | 1st of 7 | 37.4% | Show ranking |

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