How popular isThermoWorks?
In September 2026, people searched for ThermoWorks by name about 27,100 times worldwide, a 22.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 11.2% of all global infrared thermometer brand searches, placing ThermoWorks third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about infrared thermometer brands, ThermoWorks appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
ThermoWorks is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Klein ToolsShare of searches 68.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
FLIRShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ThermoWorksShare of searches 11.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
EtekcityShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
FlukeShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top infrared thermometer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ThermoWorks was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ThermoWorks is the second most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Fluke1st
ThermoWorks2nd
Etekcity3rd
Klein Tools4th
FLIR–
Bosch–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fluke4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Klein Tools3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ThermoWorks3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Etekcity3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FLIR0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about infrared thermometer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which infrared thermometer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best infrared thermometer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best infrared thermometer brand for quick temperature checks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best infrared thermometer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“non contact thermometer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which infrared thermometer brands compete with ThermoWorks?
Share of searches by month for Klein Tools, FLIR, ThermoWorks, Etekcity. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Klein Tools | FLIR | ThermoWorks | Etekcity | Fluke | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.7% | 26.3% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.3% | 23.4% | 19.2% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.1% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 3.3% | 0.97% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.6% | 25.3% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.8% | 26.3% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.5% | 25.8% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.4% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 60.6% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.2% | 21.7% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.1% | 19.2% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.1% | 16.7% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.1% | 165K | 0% | +4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.7% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.2% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.7% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.13% | 320 | 0% | 0 points |
68.1%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
2.
FLIR16.7%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
11.2%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
4.
Etekcity2.7%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Fluke1.2%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Bosch0.13%
Held 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ThermoWorks and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ThermoWorks
14 comparisons
- CDN vs ThermoWorks
- Joseph Joseph vs ThermoWorks
- KitchenAid vs ThermoWorks
- OXO vs ThermoWorks
- FLIR vs ThermoWorks
- Klein Tools vs ThermoWorks
- Meater vs ThermoWorks
- Pit Boss vs ThermoWorks
- ThermoWorks vs Traeger
- Etekcity vs ThermoWorks
- Fluke vs ThermoWorks
- Taylor vs ThermoWorks
- Bosch vs ThermoWorks
- ThermoPro vs ThermoWorks
How has branded search demand for ThermoWorks changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ThermoWorks worldwide rose from 22.2K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ThermoWorks’ share of searches among infrared thermometer brands worldwide increased from 9.7% to 11.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ThermoWorks’ share of searches among infrared thermometer brands worldwide peaked at 20.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9.7% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for infrared thermometer brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Klein Tools gained share of searches among infrared thermometer brands worldwide, from 64.1% to 68.1%.

In September 2026, FLIR lost share of searches among infrared thermometer brands worldwide, from 19.2% to 16.7%.

In September 2026, ThermoWorks lost share of searches among infrared thermometer brands worldwide, from 12.9% to 11.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fluke worldwide fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Etekcity worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 320 in September 2026.
How are ThermoWorks’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ThermoWorks’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- thermoworks
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Where does ThermoWorks compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen timer brands | 5th of 7 | 1.9% | Show ranking |
| Meat probe brands | 4th of 5 | 10.6% | Show ranking |
| Infrared thermometer brands | 3rd of 6 | 11.2% | Shown above |

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