Pit Boss vs Traeger:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Pit Boss had more branded searches than Traeger among BBQ cover brands worldwide. Pit Boss had about 2,900 branded searches, while Traeger had 2,620. Pit Boss made up 10.9% of all BBQ cover brand searches we track, and Traeger accounted for 9.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about BBQ cover brands, Traeger appeared in one of the five answers and Pit Boss in none.
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Top BBQ cover brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Traeger was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pit Boss did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Weber5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Classic Accessories5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Unicook3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Grillman2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Traeger1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pit Boss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Napoleon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosmere0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Oklahoma Joe's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Masterbuilt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about BBQ cover brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which BBQ cover brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best BBQ cover brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best BBQ cover brand for all weather protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grill cover waterproof”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty grill cover”
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 20, 2026.
Is Pit Boss or Traeger more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pit Boss and Traeger by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 BBQ cover brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Pit Boss, Traeger. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Weber | Classic Accessories | Pit Boss | Traeger | Napoleon | Bosmere | Oklahoma Joe's | Masterbuilt | Unicook | VonHaus | Grillman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 44.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 20% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.6% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 35% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.7% | 14.7% | 7.7% | 17.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.12% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.9% | 15.7% | 9.5% | 15.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.1% | 11.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.36% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.7% | 11.5% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.68% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 55.7% | 9.4% | 8.5% | 11.5% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.83% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.1% | 9.6% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.85% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.6% | 10.8% | 9.6% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.8% | 14.7% | 9.7% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.57% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.3% | 14.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.36% | 0.16% |
| Oct 2026 | 50.6% | 13.5% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.26% | 0.11% |
Pit Boss and Traeger sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “pit boss grill cover”.
How has branded search for Pit Boss and Traeger changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: Pit Boss took it in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pit Boss’ share of searches among BBQ cover brands worldwide held steady at 10.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.5K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Traeger’s share of searches among BBQ cover brands worldwide moved from 20% to 9.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.4K to 2.6K.
How did search popularity change for BBQ cover brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Pit Boss overtook Traeger to rank 3rd among BBQ cover brands worldwide, with 10.9% of the searches.
In October 2026, Traeger lost share of searches among BBQ cover brands worldwide, from 10.5% to 9.8%.
How are Pit Boss’ and Traeger’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pit Boss’ and Traeger’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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