How popular isZWILLING?
In September 2026, people searched for ZWILLING by name about 268,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.9% of all global knife set brand searches, placing ZWILLING seventh out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about knife set brands, ZWILLING appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 11.
ZWILLING is the seventh most searched of 11 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
KitchenAidShare of searches 61.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CuisinartShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Made InShare of searches 9.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Joseph JosephShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ZWILLINGShare of searches 0.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top knife set brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ZWILLING was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ZWILLING is the third most recommended of the 11.
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.
Wusthof3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ZWILLING3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Victorinox3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mercer Culinary3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shun2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cuisinart1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
KitchenAid0 of 5Named in 0 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
Joseph Joseph0 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
See every answer about knife set brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which knife set brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best knife set brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best knife set brand for home cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best knife set”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen knife set”
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 knife set brands compete with ZWILLING?
Share of searches by month for KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Made In, Joseph Joseph, Ninja, Wusthof, ZWILLING. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KitchenAid | Cuisinart | Made In | Joseph Joseph | Ninja | Wusthof | ZWILLING | Victorinox | Mercer Culinary | GLOBAL | Shun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.9% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.57% | 0.66% | 0.15% | 0.05% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.9% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.67% | 0.69% | 0.12% | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.1% | 10.4% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.74% | 0.19% | 0.06% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.5% | 11.9% | 8% | 8% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.76% | 0.69% | 0.21% | 0.05% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.7% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.54% | 0.62% | 0.18% | 0.05% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.53% | 0.61% | 0.17% | 0.05% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.7% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.81% | 0.69% | 0.18% | 0.05% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 61.3% | 14% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.88% | 0.76% | 0.2% | 0.05% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.7% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.63% | 0.79% | 0.21% | 0.05% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.2% | 14.1% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.63% | 0.82% | 0.2% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 59% | 13.4% | 9% | 9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.59% | 0.96% | 0.24% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.8% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.82% | 0.2% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.8% | 884K | 0% | +2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.5% | 165K | -17.9% | -1.9 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 9.4% | 135K | 0% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 7.7% | 110K | -18.5% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.2% | 74K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.3% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.9% | 12.8K | +45.4% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.82% | 11.7K | -18.2% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.2% | 2.9K | -19.4% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.06% | 880 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.03% | 480 | 0% | 0 points |
61.8%
Held 1st. 884K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
11.5%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
3.
Made In9.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
7.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.
Ninja5.2%
Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Wusthof2.3%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
7.
ZWILLING0.9%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 12.8K estimated branded searches, +45.4% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.82%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 11.7K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.2%
Held 9th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
GLOBAL0.06%
Held 10th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Shun0.03%
Held 11th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ZWILLING and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ZWILLING
27 comparisons
- KitchenAid vs ZWILLING
- Tramontina vs ZWILLING
- Victorinox vs ZWILLING
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- Cuisinart vs ZWILLING
- Joseph Joseph vs ZWILLING
- Made In vs ZWILLING
- Ninja vs ZWILLING
- Robert Welch vs ZWILLING
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- FoodSaver vs ZWILLING
- Inkbird vs ZWILLING
- Nesco vs ZWILLING
- Mercer Culinary vs ZWILLING
- Scholl vs ZWILLING
- Tweezerman vs ZWILLING
- Wusthof vs ZWILLING
- Anova Culinary vs ZWILLING
- Avid Armor vs ZWILLING
- GLOBAL vs ZWILLING
- Shun vs ZWILLING
How has branded search demand for ZWILLING changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ZWILLING worldwide held steady, from 267K to 268K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZWILLING rose from 8th to 7th among knife set brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for knife set brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, KitchenAid gained share of searches among knife set brands worldwide, from 59% to 61.8%.

In September 2026, Cuisinart lost share of searches among knife set brands worldwide, from 13.4% to 11.5%.

In September 2026, Joseph Joseph lost share of searches among knife set brands worldwide, from 9% to 7.7%.

Ninja’s share of searches among knife set brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.9% to 5.2% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Made In rose from 4th to 3rd among knife set brands worldwide.

In September 2026, ZWILLING rose from 8th to 7th among knife set brands worldwide.
How are ZWILLING’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ZWILLING’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.
- kitchen knives zwilling
- zwilling
- zwilling knife set
- zwilling nail clippers
- zwilling tea kettle
- zwilling vacuum sealer
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Where does ZWILLING compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlery brands | 4th of 10 | 11.4% | Show ranking |
| Knife set brands | 7th of 11 | 0.9% | Shown above |
| Tea kettle brands | 6th of 6 | 0.32% | Show ranking |
| Kitchen knife brands | 2nd of 6 | 30.8% | Show ranking |
| Vacuum sealer brands | 4th of 6 | 0.72% | Show ranking |
| Nail clippers brands | 3rd of 3 | 1.4% | Show ranking |
| Chef knife brands | 5th of 6 | 4.7% | Show ranking |
| Steak knives brands | 4th of 4 | 10.6% | Show ranking |
| Poultry shears brands | 3rd of 4 | 11.3% | Show ranking |
| Meat fork brands | 3rd of 3 | 22.5% | Show ranking |

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