How popular isLodge?
In September 2026, people searched for Lodge by name about 110,000 times worldwide, an 18.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 18.1% of all global dutch oven brand searches, placing Lodge second out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dutch oven brands, Lodge appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the 11.
Lodge is the second most searched of 11 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Le CreusetShare of searches 55.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LodgeShare of searches 18.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StaubShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TramontinaShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
CuisinartShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top dutch oven brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lodge appeared in all five answers. Lodge is the most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lodge1st
Le Creuset2nd
Staub3rd
Made In4th
Tramontina5th
Cuisinart6th
Caraway–- Emile Henry–
Chasseur–
Our Place–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Le Creuset5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lodge5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Staub3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tramontina1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cuisinart1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Made In1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Caraway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Emile Henry0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chasseur0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Our Place0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about dutch oven brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Dutch oven brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Dutch oven brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Dutch oven brand for baking bread?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dutch oven”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cast iron dutch oven”
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 22, 2026.
Which dutch oven brands compete with Lodge?
Share of searches by month for Le Creuset, Lodge, Staub, Tramontina. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Lodge | Staub | Tramontina | Cuisinart | Caraway | Made In | Emile Henry | Chasseur | Our Place | Great Jones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.7% | 17.9% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.64% | 0.76% | 0.23% | 0.35% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.6% | 14.1% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.94% | 4.8% | 0.62% | 0.19% | 0.34% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 3.3% | 0.52% | 0.13% | 0.29% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.7% | 18.7% | 14.4% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.57% | 0.17% | 0.24% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.5% | 17.1% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.62% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.19% | 0.23% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.5% | 12.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 1% | 0.68% | 0.36% | 0.46% | 0.26% | 0.21% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.5% | 12.1% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.44% | 0.5% | 0.36% | 0.24% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 67.2% | 12.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.44% | 0.24% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.2% | 11% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.33% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.18% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 0.92% | 0.73% | 0.27% | 0.5% | 0.38% | 0.18% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.4% | 15.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.47% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.23% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.4% | 18.1% | 16.7% | 5% | 1.8% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.5% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.4% | 110K | -18.5% | -8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.1% | 36K | +6.8% | +2.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.7% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +3.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.8% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.81% | 1.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.81% | 1.6K | +60% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.5% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.36% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.36% | 720 | +50% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.2% | 390 | +50% | +0.1 points |
55.4%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -8 points.
2.
Lodge18.1%
Held 2nd. 36K estimated branded searches, +6.8% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
3.
Staub16.7%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
5%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
1.8%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Caraway0.81%
Held 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Made In0.81%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +60% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.5%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Chasseur0.36%
Held 9th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.
Our Place0.36%
Held 10th. 720 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Great Jones0.2%
Held 11th. 390 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Lodge and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Lodge
19 comparisons
- All-Clad vs Lodge
- Le Creuset vs Lodge
- Lodge vs Made In
- Lodge vs Ooni
- Lodge vs Tefal
- Lodge vs Tramontina
- Lodge vs Staub
- GreenPan vs Lodge
- Lodge vs OXO
- Caraway vs Lodge
- Lodge vs Scanpan
- Circulon vs Lodge
- Lodge vs Ninja
- Cuisinart vs Lodge
- Emile Henry vs Lodge
- Chasseur vs Lodge
- Lodge vs Our Place
- Great Jones vs Lodge
- HexClad vs Lodge
How has branded search demand for Lodge changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lodge worldwide fell from 135K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lodge’s share of searches among dutch oven brands worldwide peaked at 18.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 9.2% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for dutch oven brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Staub gained share of searches among dutch oven brands worldwide, from 12.7% to 16.7%.

In September 2026, Lodge gained share of searches among dutch oven brands worldwide, from 15.8% to 18.1%.

In September 2026, Tramontina gained share of searches among dutch oven brands worldwide, from 3.8% to 5%.

In September 2026, Le Creuset lost share of searches among dutch oven brands worldwide, from 63.4% to 55.4%.

In September 2026, Made In rose from 8th to 7th among dutch oven brands worldwide.
In September 2026, Emile Henry fell from 7th to 8th among dutch oven brands worldwide.
How are Lodge’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lodge’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.
- lodge cast iron
- lodge dutch oven
- lodge enameled dutch oven
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Where does Lodge compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frying pan brands | 6th of 10 | 2.7% | Show ranking |
| Cookware brands | 6th of 7 | 2.8% | Show ranking |
| Griddle pan brands | 7th of 9 | 2.9% | Show ranking |
| Grill pan brands | 6th of 10 | 3.4% | Show ranking |
| Dutch oven brands | 2nd of 11 | 18.1% | Shown above |

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