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Panasonic vs Zojirushi:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Panasonic had more branded searches than Zojirushi among bread maker brands worldwide. Panasonic had about 884,000 branded searches, while Zojirushi had 128,000. Panasonic made up 57.2% of all bread maker brand searches we track, and Zojirushi accounted for 8.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bread maker brands, Zojirushi appeared in all five answers and Panasonic in three. Zojirushi was mentioned before Panasonic in every answer.

Among bread maker brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Panasonic, about 7 searches for every 1 for Zojirushi

Panasonic 884K searchesZojirushi 128K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Zojirushi, mentioned in every answer we collected

Zojirushi in 5 of 5Panasonic in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Zojirushi, named ahead of Panasonic in every answer

Zojirushi first in 5Panasonic never first

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Top bread maker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zojirushi appeared in all five answers. Panasonic was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zojirushi was listed before Panasonic in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Zojirushi1st
  2. Panasonic2nd
  3. Cuisinart3rd
  4. Breville4th
  5. Hamilton Beach5th
  6. Sunbeam–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Zojirushi5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Cuisinart4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Breville4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Panasonic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hamilton Beach3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Sunbeam0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 Panasonic or Zojirushi more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Panasonic and Zojirushi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six bread maker brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Panasonic and Zojirushi among bread maker brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Panasonic, Zojirushi. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPanasonicCuisinartBrevilleZojirushiSunbeamHamilton Beach
Oct 202556.1%16%8.4%8.6%6.2%4.6%
Nov 202546.7%22.6%12.8%8.8%5.3%3.9%
Dec 202544.5%22.4%12.2%11.2%5.2%4.5%
Jan 202648.8%21%9%11.7%5.5%4%
Feb 202662.3%13.7%7.9%7.8%4.8%3.6%
Mar 202655.3%17.9%8.3%7.9%6.1%4.6%
Apr 202662.1%12.5%7.9%7.5%5.8%4.3%
May 202660.9%14.1%7.7%7.4%5.7%4.2%
Jun 202658.6%13.9%9%8.3%5.3%4.9%
Jul 202656.6%15.8%8.7%8%5.2%5.8%
Aug 202655.2%15.6%8.3%9.4%6%5.6%
Sep 202657.2%13.8%10.7%8.3%5.2%4.8%

How has the Panasonic and Zojirushi comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Panasonic was ahead of Zojirushi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among bread maker brands worldwide moved from 56.1% to 57.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 897K to 884K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zojirushi’s share of searches among bread maker brands worldwide moved from 8.6% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 137K to 128K.

How did search popularity change for bread maker brands worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes
  1. In September 2026, Breville overtook Zojirushi to rank 3rd among bread maker brands worldwide, with 10.7% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Panasonic gained share of searches among bread maker brands worldwide, from 55.2% to 57.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Zojirushi lost share of searches among bread maker brands worldwide, from 9.4% to 8.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Panasonic’s and Zojirushi’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.

Panasonic

2 branded search terms

  • panasonic
  • panasonic microwave

Zojirushi

2 branded search terms

  • zojirushi
  • zojirushi bread maker

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