Coleman vs Weber:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Weber had more branded searches than Coleman among portable BBQ brands worldwide. Weber had about 652,000 branded searches, while Coleman had 201,000. Weber made up 57.7% of all portable BBQ brand searches we track, and Coleman accounted for 17.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about portable BBQ brands, Weber appeared in all five answers and Coleman in four. Weber was mentioned before Coleman in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Weber, about 3 searches for every 1 for Coleman
Who does AI mention more?
Weber, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Weber, named ahead of Coleman in every answer
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Top portable BBQ brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Weber appeared in all five answers. Coleman was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Weber was listed before Coleman 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.
- Weber5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Coleman4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cuisinart3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Napoleon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gasmate0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which portable BBQ brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best portable BBQ brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best portable BBQ brand for camping trips?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small bbq grill”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camping bbq”
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 Coleman or Weber more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Coleman and Weber by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five portable BBQ brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Weber, Coleman. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Weber | Coleman | Cuisinart | Napoleon | Gasmate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.9% | 21.5% | 17.6% | 7.5% | 0.47% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.1% | 17.8% | 21.7% | 7% | 0.39% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.4% | 18.9% | 23.1% | 6.1% | 0.42% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.2% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 6.8% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.9% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 9.2% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.4% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 14.2% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.3% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 17.2% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 64.3% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 16.8% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.2% | 13.5% | 9.1% | 17% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.2% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 15.2% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.1% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 11.9% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.7% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 9.6% | 0.39% |
How has the Coleman and Weber comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Weber was ahead of Coleman in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Coleman’s share of searches among portable BBQ brands worldwide moved from 21.5% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Weber’s share of searches among portable BBQ brands worldwide moved from 52.9% to 57.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 605K to 652K.
How did search popularity change for portable BBQ brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Coleman gained share of searches among portable BBQ brands worldwide, from 16.4% to 17.8%.
Weber’s share of searches among portable BBQ brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 60.2% to 57.7% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Coleman’s and Weber’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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