Cummins vs Westinghouse:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cummins had more branded searches than Westinghouse among generator brands worldwide. Cummins had about 246,000 branded searches, while Westinghouse had 110,000. Cummins made up 33.6% of all generator brand searches we track, and Westinghouse accounted for 15%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about generator brands, Westinghouse appeared in three of the four answers and Cummins in two. Cummins was mentioned before Westinghouse in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Cummins, about 2 searches for every 1 for Westinghouse
Who does AI mention more?
Westinghouse, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Cummins in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Cummins, named ahead of Westinghouse in 2 of 3 answers
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Top generator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Westinghouse was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Cummins was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Cummins was listed before Westinghouse in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
Generac4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Honda Power Equipment4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Westinghouse3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Champion Power Equipment3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Kohler3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Cummins2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Briggs & Stratton2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which generator brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best generator brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best generator brand for backup power?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home backup generator”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“generator brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Cummins or Westinghouse more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cummins and Westinghouse by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven generator brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cummins, Westinghouse. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cummins | Generac | Honda Power Equipment | Westinghouse | Briggs & Stratton | Champion Power Equipment | Kohler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.5% | 18.4% | 15% | 18.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.3% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 19.4% | 5.1% | 5.5% | 3.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.7% | 17.3% | 14.3% | 17.3% | 3.9% | 5% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.7% | 34% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 7.6% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.6% | 20.1% | 13.5% | 16.4% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 18.7% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.7% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 16.4% | 12.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 35.4% | 13% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 13.3% | 4% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.2% | 18.8% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.8% | 22% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 7% | 5.1% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.9% | 21.4% | 17.5% | 14.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.6% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 15% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
How has the Cummins and Westinghouse comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cummins was ahead of Westinghouse in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cummins’ share of searches among generator brands worldwide moved from 33.5% to 33.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Westinghouse’s share of searches among generator brands worldwide moved from 18.4% to 15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for generator brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cummins gained share of searches among generator brands worldwide, from 31.9% to 33.6%.
In September 2026, Westinghouse gained share of searches among generator brands worldwide, from 14.2% to 15%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cummins’ and Westinghouse’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.
Cummins
1 branded search term
- cummins
Westinghouse
1 branded search term
- westinghouse
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