GreenPan vs HexClad:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, GreenPan had more branded searches than HexClad among pots and pans brands worldwide. GreenPan had about 74,000 branded searches, while HexClad had 90. GreenPan made up 3.1% of all pots and pans brand searches we track, and HexClad accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pots and pans brands, GreenPan appeared in three of the four answers and HexClad in one. GreenPan was mentioned before HexClad in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
GreenPan, about 822 searches for every 1 for HexClad
Who does AI mention more?
GreenPan, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, HexClad in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
GreenPan, named ahead of HexClad in 2 of 2 answers
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Top pots and pans brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, GreenPan was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. HexClad was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. GreenPan was listed before HexClad in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tramontina1st
All-Clad2nd
Cuisinart3rd
Made In4th
Le Creuset5th
GreenPan5th
Ninja5th
Caraway–
HexClad–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tramontina4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
All-Clad4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cuisinart3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
GreenPan3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Le Creuset1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Made In1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Caraway1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Ninja1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
HexClad1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pots and pans brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pots and pans brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pots and pans brand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stainless steel pans”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pots and pans”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is GreenPan or HexClad more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GreenPan and HexClad by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine pots and pans brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for GreenPan, HexClad. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Tramontina | Cuisinart | Made In | All-Clad | GreenPan | Caraway | Ninja | HexClad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.7% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.27% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.3% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.33% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 58% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.31% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.8% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.9% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.4% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.22% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 57.9% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.21% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.9% | 13.8% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.2% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.6% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.21% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.9% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.5% | 12.8% | 7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.63% | <0.01% |
How has the GreenPan and HexClad comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- GreenPan was ahead of HexClad in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GreenPan’s share of searches among pots and pans brands worldwide moved from 3.7% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HexClad’s share of searches among pots and pans brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 90.
How did search popularity change for pots and pans brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GreenPan’s and HexClad’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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