Hot Tools vs T3:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hot Tools and T3 were level in searches among curling wand brands worldwide, with an estimated 14.8K branded searches each, at 0.25% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about curling wand brands, Hot Tools appeared in four of the five answers and T3 in two. T3 was mentioned before Hot Tools in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Hot Tools and T3 are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Hot Tools, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, T3 in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
T3, named ahead of Hot Tools in every answer
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Top curling wand brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hot Tools was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. T3 was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. T3 was listed before Hot Tools in every answer.
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.
- Hot Tools4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bio Ionic2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- T32 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Remington1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dyson0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BaByliss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cloud Nine0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about curling wand brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which curling wand brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best curling wand brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best curling wand brand for loose curls?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best curling wand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ceramic curling wand”
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 19, 2026.
Is Hot Tools or T3 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hot Tools and T3 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven curling wand brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hot Tools, T3. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dyson | BaByliss | Cloud Nine | Bio Ionic | Hot Tools | T3 | Remington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 85.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 0.38% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 0.38% | 0.31% | 0.26% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.4% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.25% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.6% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 0.25% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 85% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 0.25% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 82.5% | 12.3% | 4.1% | 0.24% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.3% | 12.3% | 3.4% | 0.25% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 83.2% | 12.3% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.5% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.3% | 14.5% | 4% | 0.29% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.5% | 12.3% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.21% |
How has the Hot Tools and T3 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: T3 took it in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hot Tools’ share of searches among curling wand brands worldwide moved from 0.31% to 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, T3’s share of searches among curling wand brands worldwide held steady at 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for curling wand brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hot Tools worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hot Tools’ and T3’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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