How popular isGE Appliances?
In September 2026, people searched for GE Appliances by name about 137,000 times worldwide, an 18.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.5% of all global chest freezer brand searches, placing GE Appliances sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chest freezer brands, GE Appliances appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
GE Appliances is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
HisenseShare of searches 27.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MideaShare of searches 22.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BekoShare of searches 18.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HaierShare of searches 15%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GE AppliancesShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top chest freezer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GE Appliances was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GE Appliances is the second most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Frigidaire1st
GE Appliances2nd
Midea3rd
Hisense–
Beko–
Haier–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Frigidaire4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GE Appliances4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Midea3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hisense0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Beko0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Haier0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chest freezer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chest freezer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chest freezer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chest freezer brand for extra freezer space?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best chest freezer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small chest freezer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which chest freezer brands compete with GE Appliances?
Share of searches by month for Hisense, Midea, Beko, Haier, Frigidaire, GE Appliances. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hisense | Midea | Beko | Haier | Frigidaire | GE Appliances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.4% | 16.6% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 5% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.7% | 15.6% | 19.1% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 4.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.2% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 9% | 4% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.4% | 16.6% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 5% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.4% | 16.6% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 5% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.6% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.1% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 22.2% | 9.9% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 29.6% | 19.8% | 16.2% | 19.8% | 10.8% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 30% | 24.7% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 9% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.9% | 26.9% | 18% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.1% | 26.1% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 4.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.4% | 22.4% | 18.4% | 15% | 12.3% | 4.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.4% | 673K | 0% | +1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.4% | 550K | -18.3% | -3.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.4% | 450K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 15% | 368K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 12.3% | 301K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.5% | 110K | 0% | +0.2 points |
1.
Hisense27.4%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
2.
Midea22.4%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -3.7 points.
3.
Beko18.4%
Held 3rd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
4.
Haier15%
Held 4th. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
12.3%
Held 5th. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
4.5%
Held 6th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between GE Appliances and its closest rivals
Every comparison with GE Appliances
21 comparisons
- GE Appliances vs Midea
- GE Appliances vs Speed Queen
- GE Appliances vs KitchenAid
- GE Appliances vs Liebherr
- Beko vs GE Appliances
- Electrolux vs GE Appliances
- Frigidaire vs GE Appliances
- GE Appliances vs Haier
- GE Appliances vs Hisense
- GE Appliances vs LG
- GE Appliances vs Samsung
- GE Appliances vs Smeg
- GE Appliances vs Westinghouse
- GE Appliances vs Whirlpool
- Bosch vs GE Appliances
- Fisher & Paykel vs GE Appliances
- Breville vs GE Appliances
- GE Appliances vs Panasonic
- GE Appliances vs Sharp
- GE Appliances vs Toshiba
- GE Appliances vs Miele
How has branded search demand for GE Appliances changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for GE Appliances worldwide fell from 168K to 137K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GE Appliances’ share of searches among chest freezer brands worldwide peaked at 5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for chest freezer brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hisense gained share of searches among chest freezer brands worldwide, from 26.1% to 27.4%.

In September 2026, Beko gained share of searches among chest freezer brands worldwide, from 17.5% to 18.4%.

In September 2026, Haier gained share of searches among chest freezer brands worldwide, from 14.3% to 15%.

In September 2026, Frigidaire gained share of searches among chest freezer brands worldwide, from 11.7% to 12.3%.

In September 2026, Midea lost share of searches among chest freezer brands worldwide, from 26.1% to 22.4%.

GE Appliances’ share of searches among chest freezer brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.3% to 4.5% in September 2026.
How are GE Appliances’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GE Appliances’ 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.
- ge appliances
- ge microwave
Who owns GE Appliances?
GE Appliances is owned by
Haier. Brandwave also tracks Haier, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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Where does GE Appliances compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge brands | 10th of 14 | 2% | Show ranking |
| Home appliance brands | 10th of 13 | 2% | Show ranking |
| Washing machine brands | 10th of 14 | 2.2% | Show ranking |
| Freestanding oven brands | 5th of 8 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
| Chest freezer brands | 6th of 6 | 4.5% | Shown above |
| Front load washer brands | 4th of 6 | 5.8% | Show ranking |
| Fridge freezer brands | 5th of 7 | 5.8% | Show ranking |
| Microwave brands | 6th of 8 | 1.5% | Show ranking |
| Upright freezer brands | 5th of 7 | 1.5% | Show ranking |
| Laundry appliance brands | 6th of 7 | 7.4% | Show ranking |
| Freestanding gas range brands | 3rd of 5 | 9.5% | Show ranking |
| Gas stove brands | 2nd of 5 | 36.1% | Show ranking |

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