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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 2% of all global fridge brand searches, placing GE Appliances tenth out of 14 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fridge brands, GE Appliances appeared in four of the five answers and was the joint second most recommended of the 14.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

GE Appliances is the tenth most searched of 14 competitors and the joint second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. ElectroluxShare of searches 27.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. SmegShare of searches 18.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. HisenseShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. BekoShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. GE AppliancesShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top fridge 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 joint second most recommended of the 14.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Whirlpool1st
  2. LG2nd
  3. GE Appliances2nd
  4. Bosch4th
  5. Frigidaire5th
  6. Samsung6th
  7. Electrolux–
  8. Smeg–
  9. Hisense–
  10. Beko–
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Whirlpool4 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
  • Bosch3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Frigidaire2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Electrolux0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Smeg0 of 5Named in 0 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

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Which fridge brands compete with GE Appliances?

GE Appliances against fridge brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Electrolux, Smeg, Hisense, Beko, LG, Haier, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Samsung, GE Appliances, Westinghouse. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthElectroluxSmegHisenseBekoLGHaierFrigidaireWhirlpoolSamsungGE AppliancesWestinghouseBoschFisher & PaykelMiele
Oct 202525.3%17.7%13.9%9.3%8%7.6%5.1%5.1%2.5%2.3%2.3%0.59%0.56%0.02%
Nov 202532.3%17.6%14.4%7.9%5.7%6.5%4.3%3.7%2.7%1.9%1.9%0.5%0.48%0.02%
Dec 202525.4%20.3%13.9%9.3%6.6%9.3%4.2%3.5%2.5%1.9%1.9%0.59%0.46%0.02%
Jan 202624.8%20.3%13.6%9.1%7.8%7.4%5%4.2%2.5%2.2%1.8%0.59%0.55%0.02%
Feb 202623.9%19.7%13.2%8.8%9.2%7.2%4.8%4.4%3.4%2.2%2.2%0.56%0.53%0.02%
Mar 202626.2%17.6%11.8%7.9%10%7.9%5.3%5.2%3.1%1.9%1.9%0.74%0.58%0.02%
Apr 202627.6%15.8%12.4%8.3%7.2%10.1%4.5%6.1%2.8%2%2%0.77%0.5%0.02%
May 202626.4%15.1%14.5%7.9%6.9%9.7%5.3%6.4%2.7%1.9%1.9%0.74%0.48%0.02%
Jun 202625.7%12.6%17.1%9.4%6.7%9.4%5.2%6.3%2.6%1.9%1.9%0.72%0.46%0.02%
Jul 202622.5%16.3%15.2%10.2%7.2%8.3%5.6%6.2%3.2%2%2%0.78%0.5%0.02%
Aug 202627.5%16.4%12.3%8.2%8.6%6.7%5.5%6.1%3.2%2%2%0.77%0.5%0.02%
Sep 202627.7%18.9%12.4%8.3%7.1%6.8%5.6%5.1%2.8%2%2%0.78%0.5%0.02%

  1. 1.Electrolux

    27.7%

    Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  2. 2.Smeg

    18.9%

    Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, +13.9% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.

  3. 3.Hisense

    12.4%

    Held 3rd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  4. 4.Beko

    8.3%

    Moved from 5th to 4th. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  5. 5.LG

    7.1%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 386K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  6. 6.Haier

    6.8%

    Held 6th. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.Frigidaire

    5.6%

    Moved from 8th to 7th. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Whirlpool

    5.1%

    Moved from 7th to 8th. 275K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  9. 9.Samsung

    2.8%

    Held 9th. 151K estimated branded searches, -14.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  10. 10.GE Appliances

    2%

    Held 10th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  11. 11.Westinghouse

    2%

    Held 11th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  12. 12.Bosch

    0.78%

    Held 12th. 42.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  13. 13.Fisher & Paykel

    0.5%

    Held 13th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  14. 14.Miele

    0.02%

    Held 14th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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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 fridge brands worldwide held steady, from 2.3% to 2%.

How did search popularity change for fridge brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Smeg gained share of searches among fridge brands worldwide, from 16.4% to 18.9%.

  2. In September 2026, LG lost share of searches among fridge brands worldwide, from 8.6% to 7.1%.

  3. In September 2026, Whirlpool lost share of searches among fridge brands worldwide, from 6.1% to 5.1%.

  4. In September 2026, Beko rose from 5th to 4th among fridge brands worldwide.

  5. In September 2026, Frigidaire rose from 8th to 7th among fridge brands worldwide.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch worldwide rose 20.3% over 12 measured months, from 35K to 42.1K 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

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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?

GE Appliances is ranked in 12 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Fridge brands10th of 142%Shown above
Home appliance brands10th of 132%Show ranking
Washing machine brands10th of 142.2%Show ranking
Freestanding oven brands5th of 83.2%Show ranking
Chest freezer brands6th of 64.5%Show ranking
Front load washer brands5th of 64.8%Show ranking
Fridge freezer brands6th of 74.9%Show ranking
Upright freezer brands6th of 71.2%Show ranking
Laundry appliance brands7th of 75.9%Show ranking
Microwave brands6th of 81.5%Show ranking
Freestanding gas range brands3rd of 59.5%Show ranking
Gas stove brands3rd of 516.3%Show ranking
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