How popular isChar-Griller?
In October 2026, people searched for Char-Griller by name about 7,600 times worldwide, an 8.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.5% of all global kamado grill brand searches, placing Char-Griller fourth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kamado grill brands, Char-Griller appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the 11.
Char-Griller is the fourth most searched of 11 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Big Green EggShare of searches 53.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Kamado JoeShare of searches 29.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PrimoShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Char-GrillerShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MonolithShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top kamado grill brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Char-Griller appeared in all five answers. Char-Griller is the third most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Big Green Egg5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kamado Joe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Char-Griller5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Primo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Vision Grills1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Monolith0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Komodo Kamado0 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
Grill Dome0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pit Boss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best kamado grill?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kamado grill should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ceramic grill brands?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kamado grill”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best kamado 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 27, 2026.
How often do people search for Char-Griller compared with other kamado grill brands worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, Primo, Char-Griller, Monolith, Vision Grills. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Big Green Egg | Kamado Joe | Primo | Char-Griller | Monolith | Vision Grills | Komodo Kamado | Broil King | Grill Dome | Pit Boss | Saffire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 58.8% | 26.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.83% | 0.26% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.8% | 30.1% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.4% | 29.7% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.6% | 29.8% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.78% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.53% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.6% | 29.9% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.77% | 0.4% | 0.36% | 0.53% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.5% | 34.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.75% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.59% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 51.4% | 34.5% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.74% | 0.41% | 0.26% | 0.61% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.74% | 0.4% | 0.31% | 0.58% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.2% | 30.3% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.43% | 0.29% | 0.64% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.3% | 34.4% | 4.6% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.72% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.49% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 55% | 30.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.95% | 0.36% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.19% |
| Oct 2026 | 53.7% | 29.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.77% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.23% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.7% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.4% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.9% | 8.3K | -7.8% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.5% | 7.6K | +13.4% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.6% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.6% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.77% | 1.3K | -31.6% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, moved from 10th to 8th | 0.43% | 720 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 10th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 0.43% | 720 | -28% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 0.35% | 590 | -41% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.23% | 390 | 0% | 0 points |
53.7%
Held 1st. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
29.4%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
3.
Primo4.9%
Held 3rd. 8.3K estimated branded searches, -7.8% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.5%
Held 4th. 7.6K estimated branded searches, +13.4% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
5.
Monolith2.6%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.6%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
0.77%
Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -31.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.43%
Moved from 10th to 8th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.43%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 720 estimated branded searches, -28% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.
Pit Boss0.35%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 590 estimated branded searches, -41% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
11.
Saffire0.23%
Held 11th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Broil King and Pit Boss sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “broil king keg”.
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How has branded search demand for Char-Griller changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Char-Griller worldwide rose from 7K to 7.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Char-Griller’s share of searches among kamado grill brands worldwide increased from 3.1% to 4.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Char-Griller’s share of searches among kamado grill brands worldwide peaked at 4.5% in October 2026 and was lowest at 3% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for kamado grill brands worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Char-Griller gained share of searches among kamado grill brands worldwide, from 3.3% to 4.5%.

In October 2026, Big Green Egg lost share of searches among kamado grill brands worldwide, from 55% to 53.7%.

In October 2026, Kamado Joe lost share of searches among kamado grill brands worldwide, from 30.2% to 29.4%.

In October 2026, Broil King rose from 10th to 8th among kamado grill brands worldwide.

In October 2026, Grill Dome fell from 8th to 9th among kamado grill brands worldwide.

In October 2026, Pit Boss fell from 9th to 10th among kamado grill brands worldwide.
How are Char-Griller’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Char-Griller’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.
- akorn kamado
- char griller akorn
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