Masterbuilt vs Pit Boss:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Pit Boss had more branded searches than Masterbuilt among smoker brands worldwide. Pit Boss was estimated to have 22.2K branded searches compared to Masterbuilt’s 14.8K, and held an 8.2% Share of Search versus Masterbuilt’s 5.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Masterbuilt or Pit Boss?
Compare the smoker brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Pit Boss, Masterbuilt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Traeger | Weber | Pit Boss | Masterbuilt | Oklahoma Joe's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.9% | 40.9% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.7% | 33.1% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.4% | 33.6% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.4% | 38.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.2% | 32.2% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.5% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.1% | 45.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 45% | 9.1% | 5% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.8% | 35.8% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.4% | 43.4% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.9% | 40.9% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Masterbuilt and Pit Boss comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pit Boss was ahead of Masterbuilt in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Masterbuilt’s estimated Share of Search among smoker brands worldwide held steady at 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pit Boss’ estimated Share of Search among smoker brands worldwide held steady at 8.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for smoker brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Pit Boss lost estimated Share of Search among smoker brands worldwide, from 10.6% to 8.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Masterbuilt worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 12.1K to 14.8K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Masterbuilt’s and Pit Boss’ 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.
Masterbuilt
1 branded search term
- masterbuilt
Pit Boss
1 branded search term
- pit boss grills
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