Lodge vs Ninja:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lodge had more branded searches than Ninja among griddle pan brands worldwide. Lodge had about 74,000 branded searches, while Ninja had 260. Lodge made up 2.9% of all griddle pan brand searches we track, and Ninja accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about griddle pan brands, Lodge appeared in all five answers and Ninja in none.
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Top griddle pan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lodge appeared in all five answers. Ninja 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.
Lodge5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Le Creuset3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GreenPan3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
All-Clad2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OXO2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tefal0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Staub0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Circulon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ninja0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which griddle pan brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best griddle pan brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best griddle pan brand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best griddle pan”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cast iron griddle pan”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Lodge or Ninja more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lodge and Ninja by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine griddle pan brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Lodge, Ninja. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Tefal | Staub | All-Clad | OXO | GreenPan | Lodge | Circulon | Ninja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.7% | 19.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.68% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.4% | 19.7% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.56% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.7% | 16.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.48% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.3% | 21.8% | 7% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.77% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.4% | 22.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 4% | 0.43% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.3% | 22.7% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.54% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.3% | 19.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 4.3% | 0.47% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 54.9% | 22.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.45% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.6% | 18.3% | 4.1% | 11% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 0.36% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.1% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 57% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.46% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.7% | 19.9% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.39% | 0.01% |
How has the Lodge and Ninja comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lodge was ahead of Ninja in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lodge’s share of searches among griddle pan brands worldwide moved from 3.4% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ninja’s share of searches among griddle pan brands worldwide moved from 0.02% to 0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 260.
How did search popularity change for griddle pan brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Lodge lost share of searches among griddle pan brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 2.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ninja worldwide fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 260 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lodge’s and Ninja’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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