Instant vs Ninja:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Instant had more branded searches than Ninja among multi cooker brands worldwide. Instant had about 550,000 branded searches, while Ninja had 49,500. Instant made up 47.6% of all multi cooker brand searches we track, and Ninja accounted for 4.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about multi cooker brands, Instant and Ninja each appeared in three of the four answers. Instant was mentioned before Ninja in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Instant, about 11 searches for every 1 for Ninja
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Instant, named ahead of Ninja in every answer
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Top multi cooker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Instant and Ninja were each mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Instant was listed before Ninja in every answer.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which multi cooker brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best multi cooker brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best multi cooker brand for everyday family meals?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“easy family dinners”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pressure cooker air fryer”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 21, 2026.
Is Instant or Ninja more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Instant and Ninja by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four multi cooker brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Instant, Ninja. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Crockpot | Instant | Ninja | Philips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.9% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.8% | 53.5% | 2.2% | 0.53% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.8% | 48.8% | 2% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.9% | 53.8% | 1.8% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.9% | 53.7% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.2% | 58.6% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Apr 2026 | 39% | 58.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 58.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.3% | 62.8% | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| Jul 2026 | 39% | 58.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 58.4% | 1.9% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 4.3% | 0.47% |
How has the Instant and Ninja comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Instant was ahead of Ninja in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Instant’s share of searches among multi cooker brands worldwide moved from 48.9% to 47.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 550K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ninja’s share of searches among multi cooker brands worldwide moved from 1.6% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for multi cooker brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Crockpot overtook Instant to become the leader among multi cooker brands worldwide, with 47.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Ninja gained share of searches among multi cooker brands worldwide, from 1.9% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, Instant lost share of searches among multi cooker brands worldwide, from 58.4% to 47.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Instant’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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