Crockpot vs Instant:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Crockpot and Instant were level in searches among multi cooker brands worldwide, with an estimated 550K branded searches each, at 47.6% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about multi cooker brands, Crockpot appeared in all four answers and Instant in three. Instant was mentioned before Crockpot in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Crockpot and Instant are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Crockpot, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Instant, named ahead of Crockpot 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, Crockpot appeared in all four answers. Instant was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Instant was listed before Crockpot 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 Crockpot or Instant more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Crockpot and Instant 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 Crockpot, Instant. 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 Crockpot and Instant comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Crockpot was ahead of Instant in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Crockpot’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, 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.
How did search popularity change for multi cooker brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 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, 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 Crockpot’s and Instant’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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