Cuisinart vs Dash:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cuisinart had more branded searches than Dash among waffle iron brands worldwide. Cuisinart had about 213,000 branded searches, while Dash had 19,800. Cuisinart made up 41.9% of all waffle iron brand searches we track, and Dash accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waffle iron brands, Cuisinart appeared in all five answers and Dash in four. Cuisinart was mentioned before Dash in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Cuisinart, about 11 searches for every 1 for Dash
Who does AI mention more?
Cuisinart, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Cuisinart, named ahead of Dash in 4 of 5 answers
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Top waffle iron brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cuisinart appeared in all five answers. Dash was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Cuisinart was listed before Dash in four out of five answers.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waffle iron brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best waffle iron brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best waffle iron brand for easy breakfasts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best waffle iron”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nonstick waffle iron”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Cuisinart or Dash more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cuisinart and Dash by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four waffle iron brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cuisinart, Dash. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cuisinart | Breville | All-Clad | Dash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.9% | 24.7% | 24.7% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 25.9% | 25.9% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.4% | 24.7% | 24.7% | 5.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.4% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 6.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.1% | 24.5% | 24.5% | 8.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.5% | 23.1% | 18.8% | 8.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.2% | 27.4% | 22.3% | 7.1% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 25.7% | 21% | 6.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.4% | 20.8% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.1% | 24.2% | 19.7% | 12% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.6% | 24.3% | 19.8% | 10.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.9% | 32.5% | 21.7% | 3.9% |
How has the Cuisinart and Dash comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cuisinart was ahead of Dash in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cuisinart’s share of searches among waffle iron brands worldwide moved from 46.9% to 41.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 256K to 213K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dash’s share of searches among waffle iron brands worldwide moved from 3.7% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20.2K to 19.8K.
How did search popularity change for waffle iron brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Dash lost share of searches among waffle iron brands worldwide, from 10.4% to 3.9%.
In September 2026, Cuisinart lost share of searches among waffle iron brands worldwide, from 45.6% to 41.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cuisinart’s and Dash’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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