Danby vs Midea:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Midea had more branded searches than Danby among bar fridge brands worldwide. Midea had about 550,000 branded searches, while Danby had 14,800. Midea made up 28.3% of all bar fridge brand searches we track, and Danby accounted for 0.76%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bar fridge brands, Danby appeared in three of the four answers and Midea in two. Danby was mentioned before Midea in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Midea, about 37 searches for every 1 for Danby
Who does AI mention more?
Danby, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Midea in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Danby, named ahead of Midea in every answer
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Top bar fridge brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Danby was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Midea was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Danby was listed before Midea 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.
Frigidaire3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Danby3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Midea2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Whynter2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hisense0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Haier0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
LG0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Husky0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Newair0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about bar fridge brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bar fridge brand should I go to?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bar fridge brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bar fridge brand for small kitchen space?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compact mini fridge”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“under counter fridge”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Danby or Midea more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Danby and Midea by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine bar fridge brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Midea, Danby. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hisense | Midea | Haier | Frigidaire | LG | Danby | Husky | Whynter | Newair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.4% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.87% | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 44% | 19.8% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.98% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.6% | 21.1% | 25.8% | 11.5% | 1% | 0.69% | 1% | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.5% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.87% | 0.12% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.3% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.86% | 0.11% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.93% | 0.15% | 0.28% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.1% | 22.8% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.18% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 36% | 24.1% | 24.1% | 13.2% | 0.97% | 0.79% | 0.65% | 0.24% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.5% | 30.1% | 20.1% | 11% | 0.81% | 0.66% | 0.54% | 0.24% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.4% | 33.4% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.4% | 32.4% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 0.87% | 0.71% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.7% | 28.3% | 19% | 15.5% | 0.93% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.19% | 0.04% |
How has the Danby and Midea comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Midea was ahead of Danby in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Danby’s share of searches among bar fridge brands worldwide moved from 1.1% to 0.76%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Midea’s share of searches among bar fridge brands worldwide moved from 21.5% to 28.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for bar fridge brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Midea lost share of searches among bar fridge brands worldwide, from 32.4% to 28.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Danby worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Danby’s and Midea’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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