Engel vs Igloo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Igloo had more branded searches than Engel among cooler box brands worldwide. Igloo had about 147,000 branded searches, while Engel had 28,300. Igloo made up 19.5% of all cooler box brand searches we track, and Engel accounted for 3.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cooler box brands, Igloo appeared in all five answers and Engel in three. Igloo was mentioned before Engel in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Igloo, about 5 searches for every 1 for Engel
Who does AI mention more?
Igloo, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Igloo, named ahead of Engel in 3 of 5 answers
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Top cooler box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Igloo appeared in all five answers. Engel was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Igloo was listed before Engel in three out of 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.
- Igloo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
RTIC5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Coleman5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
YETI4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Engel3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pelican1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dometic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hydro Flask0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Icey-Tek0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cooler box brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cooler box brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cooler box brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cooler box brand for camping and travel?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cooler box”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“insulated cooler box”
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 Engel or Igloo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Engel and Igloo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten cooler box brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Igloo, Engel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | YETI | Igloo | RTIC | Coleman | Engel | Pelican | Dometic | DeWalt | Hydro Flask | Icey-Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.5% | 17% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.41% | 0.76% | 0.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.6% | 12.3% | 18.6% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.31% | 0.63% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.8% | 11% | 16.5% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.31% | 0.79% | 0.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.2% | 13.9% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.42% | 0.81% | 0.87% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 14.6% | 17.1% | 8.6% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.39% | 0.6% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.1% | 17.4% | 17.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.47% | 0.89% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.7% | 25.3% | 17.8% | 6% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.87% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 19.3% | 19.7% | 5.6% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.84% | 0.95% | 0.46% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.9% | 16.9% | 20.8% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.72% | 0.84% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.1% | 17.4% | 17.9% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.72% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.1% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.58% | 0.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.9% | 19.5% | 16.5% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.68% | 0.55% | 0.47% |
Engel sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “engel esky”.
How has the Engel and Igloo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Igloo was ahead of Engel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Engel’s share of searches among cooler box brands worldwide moved from 3.3% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 19.3K to 28.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Igloo’s share of searches among cooler box brands worldwide moved from 17% to 19.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 99.5K to 147K.
How did search popularity change for cooler box brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Igloo gained share of searches among cooler box brands worldwide, from 17.4% to 19.5%.
Engel’s share of searches among cooler box brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.6% to 3.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Engel’s and Igloo’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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