How popular isHamilton Beach?
In September 2026, people searched for Hamilton Beach by name about 75,100 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4.8% of all global toaster brand searches, placing Hamilton Beach fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about toaster brands, Hamilton Beach appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Hamilton Beach is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
SmegShare of searches 62.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
BrevilleShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CuisinartShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Russell HobbsShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Hamilton BeachShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top toaster brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hamilton Beach was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Hamilton Beach is the third most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Breville1st
Cuisinart2nd
Hamilton Beach3rd
Dualit4th
Smeg5th
Russell Hobbs–
Philips–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Breville5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cuisinart4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hamilton Beach4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dualit3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Smeg2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Russell Hobbs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Philips0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about toaster brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which toaster brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best toaster brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best toaster brand for everyday breakfast?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“toaster brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“2 slice toaster”
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 toaster brands compete with Hamilton Beach?
Share of searches by month for Smeg, Breville, Cuisinart, Russell Hobbs, Hamilton Beach, Dualit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Smeg | Breville | Cuisinart | Russell Hobbs | Hamilton Beach | Dualit | Philips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.4% | 8.4% | 12.5% | 12% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.5% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 3% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.4% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.9% | 8.6% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 0.42% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.2% | 9% | 11% | 10.5% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.44% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.9% | 8.7% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.42% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 57.1% | 9.8% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 0.48% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.4% | 11.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 0.54% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.7% | 9.8% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 2% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.9% | 9.5% | 14.2% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 0.43% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 62.2% | 958K | +18.6% | +5.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 10.7% | 165K | +22.2% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 10.7% | 165K | -17.9% | -3.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 9% | 138K | 0% | -0.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.8% | 74K | -18.2% | -1.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.2% | 34.3K | -12.5% | -0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.43% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.1 points |
1.
Smeg62.2%
Held 1st. 958K estimated branded searches, +18.6% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.
2.
Breville10.7%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
10.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 138K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.8%
Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
6.
Dualit2.2%
Held 6th. 34.3K estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
7.
Philips0.43%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Hamilton Beach and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Hamilton Beach
18 comparisons
- Breville vs Hamilton Beach
- Hamilton Beach vs Le Creuset
- Hamilton Beach vs Russell Hobbs
- Hamilton Beach vs Smeg
- All-Clad vs Hamilton Beach
- Crockpot vs Hamilton Beach
- Cuisinart vs Hamilton Beach
- Hamilton Beach vs KitchenAid
- Hamilton Beach vs Ninja
- Hamilton Beach vs Panasonic
- Hamilton Beach vs Sunbeam
- Hamilton Beach vs Zojirushi
- Bodum vs Hamilton Beach
- Dualit vs Hamilton Beach
- Hamilton Beach vs Lakeland
- Hamilton Beach vs Philips
- Hamilton Beach vs ZWILLING
- Braun vs Hamilton Beach
How has branded search demand for Hamilton Beach changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hamilton Beach worldwide held steady, from 75.2K to 75.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hamilton Beach’s share of searches among toaster brands worldwide peaked at 6.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 3.5% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for toaster brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Breville overtook Cuisinart and Russell Hobbs to rank 2nd among toaster brands worldwide, with 10.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Smeg gained share of searches among toaster brands worldwide, from 56.9% to 62.2%.

In September 2026, Cuisinart lost share of searches among toaster brands worldwide, from 14.2% to 10.7%.

In September 2026, Hamilton Beach lost share of searches among toaster brands worldwide, from 6.4% to 4.8%.

In September 2026, Russell Hobbs lost share of searches among toaster brands worldwide, from 9.7% to 9%.

In September 2026, Dualit lost share of searches among toaster brands worldwide, from 2.8% to 2.2%.
How are Hamilton Beach’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hamilton Beach’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.
- hamilton beach
- hamilton beach chopper
- hamilton beach food chopper
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Where does Hamilton Beach compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crock pot brands | 6th of 6 | 2.6% | Show ranking |
| Hand mixer brands | 5th of 6 | 2.7% | Show ranking |
| Turkey roaster brands | 4th of 4 | 4% | Show ranking |
| Bread maker brands | 6th of 6 | 4.8% | Show ranking |
| Toaster brands | 5th of 7 | 4.8% | Shown above |
| Mini chopper brands | 4th of 4 | 0.08% | Show ranking |
| Tea kettle brands | 4th of 6 | 5.4% | Show ranking |
| Slow cooker brands | 6th of 7 | 6.1% | Show ranking |
| Egg cooker brands | 3rd of 4 | 16.1% | Show ranking |

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