How popular isChar-Broil?
In September 2026, people searched for Char-Broil by name about 18,100 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.89% of all global gas grill brand searches, placing Char-Broil eighth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gas grill brands, Char-Broil appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Char-Broil is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
KitchenAidShare of searches 43.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
WeberShare of searches 33.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ColemanShare of searches 9.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
NapoleonShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Char-BroilShare of searches 0.89%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top gas grill brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Char-Broil was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Char-Broil is the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Weber1st
Napoleon2nd
Broil King3rd
Monument Grills4th
Char-Broil5th
Blaze6th
KitchenAid–
Coleman–
Traeger–
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
Monument Grills5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Napoleon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Broil King3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Char-Broil3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Blaze2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
KitchenAid0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Coleman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Traeger0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about gas grill brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which gas grill brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best gas grill brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best gas grill brand for outdoor cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gas grill brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best gas grill”
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 21, 2026.
Which gas grill brands compete with Char-Broil?
Share of searches by month for KitchenAid, Weber, Coleman, Napoleon, Traeger, Char-Broil. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KitchenAid | Weber | Coleman | Napoleon | Traeger | Broil King | Blaze | Char-Broil | Monument Grills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54% | 25.8% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.93% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.9% | 22.8% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5% | 0.67% | 0.36% | 0.67% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.2% | 21.5% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.1% | 0.56% | 0.38% | 0.69% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.1% | 25.6% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 4.5% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.75% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.6% | 29.2% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1% | 0.56% | 1% | 0.46% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.7% | 35.3% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.65% | 1.2% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 41.1% | 7.4% | 11% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.54% | 1.2% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 25.7% | 45.4% | 7.2% | 11.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 0.79% | 1.4% | 0.96% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.6% | 39.1% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 1.2% | 0.95% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.5% | 38.7% | 9.5% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 0.85% | 1% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.8% | 37.3% | 10.2% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.75% | 0.92% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.6% | 33.1% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 43.6% | 884K | 0% | +6.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 33.1% | 670K | -25.1% | -4.2 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.9% | 201K | -18.3% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.4% | 109K | -39.2% | -2.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.5% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.1% | 22.2K | -32.9% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.89% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.89% | 18.1K | -18.5% | 0 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.6% | 12.1K | -18.2% | 0 points |
43.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 884K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +6.9 points.
2.
Weber33.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 670K estimated branded searches, -25.1% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
3.
Coleman9.9%
Held 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Napoleon5.4%
Held 4th. 109K estimated branded searches, -39.2% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
5.
Traeger4.5%
Held 5th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.1%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -32.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
7.
Blaze0.89%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.89%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.6%
Held 9th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Char-Broil and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Char-Broil changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Char-Broil worldwide fell from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Char-Broil fell from 6th to 8th among gas grill brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for gas grill brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, KitchenAid overtook Weber to become the leader among gas grill brands worldwide, with 43.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Weber lost share of searches among gas grill brands worldwide, from 37.3% to 33.1%.

In September 2026, Napoleon lost share of searches among gas grill brands worldwide, from 7.4% to 5.4%.

Broil King’s share of searches among gas grill brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.1% to 1.1% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Blaze rose from 8th to 7th among gas grill brands worldwide.

In September 2026, Char-Broil fell from 7th to 8th among gas grill brands worldwide.
How are Char-Broil’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Char-Broil’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- char broil
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Where does Char-Broil compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas grill brands | 8th of 9 | 0.89% | Shown above |
| BBQ brands | 7th of 7 | 1.1% | Show ranking |
| Barbecue brands | 7th of 7 | 1.7% | Show ranking |

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