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 2.2% of all global washing machine brand searches, placing GE Appliances tenth out of 14 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about washing machine brands, GE Appliances appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 14.
GE Appliances is the tenth most searched of 14 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
ElectroluxShare of searches 30.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SmegShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MideaShare of searches 11%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
BekoShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GE AppliancesShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top washing machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GE Appliances was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GE Appliances is the fifth most recommended of the 14.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
LG1st
Speed Queen2nd
Electrolux3rd
Whirlpool4th
GE Appliances5th
Samsung6th
Bosch7th
Smeg–
Midea–
Beko–- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
LG5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Speed Queen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Whirlpool4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Electrolux3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GE Appliances3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Smeg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Midea0 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
See every answer about washing machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which washing machine brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best washing machine brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best washing machine brand for a family home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“washing machine brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best washing machine”
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 19, 2026.
Which washing machine brands compete with GE Appliances?
Share of searches by month for Electrolux, Smeg, Midea, Beko, LG, Haier, Bosch, Samsung, Speed Queen, GE Appliances, Westinghouse. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Electrolux | Smeg | Midea | Beko | LG | Haier | Bosch | Samsung | Speed Queen | GE Appliances | Westinghouse | Fisher & Paykel | Whirlpool | Miele |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.5% | 19.9% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 9% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.63% | 0.15% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.7% | 20% | 7.4% | 9% | 6.5% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.54% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.1% | 22.5% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.51% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.7% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 3% | 2.8% | 3% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.61% | 0.15% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.6% | 22% | 8% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 8% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.59% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 29% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.1% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.4% | 17.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 11.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.55% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 17.1% | 11% | 9% | 7.8% | 11% | 3.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.54% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.6% | 14% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 7.4% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.52% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 7.7% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.54% | 0.16% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.1% | 17.4% | 13% | 8.7% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.53% | 0.16% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.1% | 20.5% | 11% | 9% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.54% | 0.16% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.1% | 1.5M | 0% | +1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.5% | 1M | +13.9% | +3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11% | 550K | -18.3% | -2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 9% | 450K | 0% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 7.7% | 386K | -18.2% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.4% | 368K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.3% | 165K | -17.9% | -0.6 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3% | 151K | -14.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.7% | 135K | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 2.2% | 110K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 2.2% | 110K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.54% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.16% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 14, held 14th | 0.02% | 880 | 0% | 0 points |
30.1%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
2.
Smeg20.5%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, +13.9% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
3.
Midea11%
Held 3rd. 550K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
4.
Beko9%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
LG7.7%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 386K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
6.
Haier7.4%
Held 6th. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
7.
Bosch3.3%
Held 7th. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
8.
Samsung3%
Held 8th. 151K estimated branded searches, -14.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.7%
Held 9th. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.2%
Held 10th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Westinghouse2.2%
Held 11th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.54%
Held 12th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Whirlpool0.16%
Held 13th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.
Miele0.02%
Held 14th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 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 fell from 9th to 10th among washing machine brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for washing machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Smeg gained share of searches among washing machine brands worldwide, from 17.4% to 20.5%.

In September 2026, Electrolux gained share of searches among washing machine brands worldwide, from 29.1% to 30.1%.

In September 2026, Midea lost share of searches among washing machine brands worldwide, from 13% to 11%.

In September 2026, LG lost share of searches among washing machine brands worldwide, from 9.2% to 7.7%.

In September 2026, Bosch lost share of searches among washing machine brands worldwide, from 3.9% to 3.3%.

In September 2026, Beko rose from 5th to 4th among washing machine brands worldwide.
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% | Shown above |
| Freestanding oven brands | 5th of 8 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
| Chest freezer brands | 6th of 6 | 4.5% | Show ranking |
| Front load washer brands | 5th of 6 | 4.8% | Show ranking |
| Fridge freezer brands | 6th of 7 | 4.9% | Show ranking |
| Upright freezer brands | 6th of 7 | 1.2% | Show ranking |
| Laundry appliance brands | 7th of 7 | 5.9% | Show ranking |
| Microwave brands | 6th of 8 | 1.5% | Show ranking |
| Freestanding gas range brands | 3rd of 5 | 9.5% | Show ranking |
| Gas stove brands | 3rd of 5 | 16.3% | Show ranking |

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