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 2.7% of all global frying pan brand searches, placing Lodge sixth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about frying pan brands, Lodge appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the ten.
Lodge is the sixth most searched of 10 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Le CreusetShare of searches 55.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TefalShare of searches 18.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TramontinaShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Made InShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
LodgeShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top frying pan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lodge was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lodge is the third most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tramontina1st
All-Clad2nd
Lodge3rd
Tefal4th
Le Creuset5th
Caraway6th
Made In7th
Circulon–
Ninja–
HexClad–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tramontina4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lodge4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
All-Clad3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tefal2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Le Creuset1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Made In1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Caraway1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Circulon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ninja0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HexClad0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about frying pan brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which frying pan brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best frying pan brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best frying pan brand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cast iron pan”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nonstick frying pan”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which frying pan brands compete with Lodge?
Share of searches by month for Le Creuset, Tefal, Tramontina, Made In, All-Clad, Lodge, Caraway. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Tefal | Tramontina | Made In | All-Clad | Lodge | Caraway | Circulon | Ninja | HexClad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.3% | 18.5% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.66% | 0.36% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.1% | 18.6% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.53% | 0.35% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.8% | 15.8% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.46% | 0.38% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.2% | 20.9% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.74% | 0.4% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.5% | 21.1% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.41% | 0.41% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.1% | 21% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.41% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 18% | 13% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 0.43% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 20.5% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.41% | 0.33% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.5% | 16.6% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 10% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.33% | 0.27% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.9% | 15.1% | 13.3% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.36% | 0.29% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.9% | 17.7% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.42% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.6% | 18.5% | 11.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.37% | 0.37% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.6% | 1.5M | +23% | +3.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.5% | 500K | +19.6% | +0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.1% | 301K | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5% | 135K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.1% | 110K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.7% | 74K | -18.2% | -1.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.2% | 60.5K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.37% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.37% | 9.9K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | <0.01% | 90 | -47.1% | 0 points |
55.6%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +23% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
2.
Tefal18.5%
Held 2nd. 500K estimated branded searches, +19.6% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
11.1%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
4.
Made In5%
Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.
All-Clad4.1%
Held 5th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.
Lodge2.7%
Held 6th. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
7.
Caraway2.2%
Held 7th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
Circulon0.37%
Held 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Ninja0.37%
Held 9th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
HexClad<0.01%
Held 10th. 90 estimated branded searches, -47.1% vs prior month. Share 0 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?
3 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 frying pan brands worldwide decreased from 3.3% to 2.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lodge’s share of searches among frying pan brands worldwide peaked at 4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 2.7% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for frying pan brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Le Creuset gained share of searches among frying pan brands worldwide, from 51.9% to 55.6%.

In September 2026, Tefal gained share of searches among frying pan brands worldwide, from 17.7% to 18.5%.

In September 2026, Tramontina lost share of searches among frying pan brands worldwide, from 12.8% to 11.1%.

In September 2026, Lodge lost share of searches among frying pan brands worldwide, from 3.8% to 2.7%.

In September 2026, Made In lost share of searches among frying pan brands worldwide, from 5.7% to 5%.

In September 2026, All-Clad lost share of searches among frying pan brands worldwide, from 4.7% to 4.1%.
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% | Shown above |
| 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% | Show ranking |

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