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 3.4% of all global grill pan brand searches, placing Lodge sixth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grill pan brands, Lodge appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the ten.
Lodge is the sixth most searched of 10 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Le CreusetShare of searches 69.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Made InShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StaubShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
All-CladShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
LodgeShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top grill pan 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 ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
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
Staub4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
All-Clad1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Made In0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ooni0 of 5Named in 0 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
Scanpan0 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 grill pan brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grill pan brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grill pan brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best grill pan brand for searing indoors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cast iron grill pan”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best grill pan”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which grill pan brands compete with Lodge?
Share of searches by month for Le Creuset, Made In, Staub, All-Clad, Ooni, Lodge, Caraway. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Made In | Staub | All-Clad | Ooni | Lodge | Caraway | Scanpan | Ninja | HexClad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.1% | 6% | 7.4% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.8% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 2.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.3% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 1.8% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.7% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.2% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.6% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 62.2% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.1% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.5% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.1% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.5% | 1.5M | +23% | +5.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.3% | 135K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 6.3% | 135K | +22.7% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.1% | 110K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 5.1% | 110K | -18.5% | -2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.4% | 74K | -18.2% | -1.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.8% | 60.5K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.5% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.6 points | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | <0.01% | 140 | -17.6% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | <0.01% | 90 | -47.1% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th |
69.5%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +23% vs prior month. Share +5.4 points.
2.
Made In6.3%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
3.
Staub6.3%
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
All-Clad5.1%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.
Ooni5.1%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
6.
Lodge3.4%
Held 6th. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
7.
Caraway2.8%
Held 7th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
8.
Scanpan1.5%
Held 8th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
9.
Ninja<0.01%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
HexClad<0.01%
Moved from 9th to 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 grill pan brands worldwide decreased from 4% to 3.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lodge’s share of searches among grill pan brands worldwide peaked at 4.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 3.4% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for grill pan brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Le Creuset gained share of searches among grill pan brands worldwide, from 64.1% to 69.5%.

In September 2026, Ooni lost share of searches among grill pan brands worldwide, from 7.1% to 5.1%.

In September 2026, Lodge lost share of searches among grill pan brands worldwide, from 4.8% to 3.4%.

In September 2026, Made In lost share of searches among grill pan brands worldwide, from 7.1% to 6.3%.

In September 2026, All-Clad lost share of searches among grill pan brands worldwide, from 5.8% to 5.1%.

In September 2026, Scanpan lost share of searches among grill pan brands worldwide, from 2.1% to 1.5%.
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% | Shown above |
| Dutch oven brands | 2nd of 11 | 18.1% | Show ranking |

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