Nostalgia vs Whynter:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nostalgia had more branded searches than Whynter among ice cream maker brands worldwide. Nostalgia had about 823,000 branded searches, while Whynter had 3,600. Nostalgia made up 22.2% of all ice cream maker brand searches we track, and Whynter accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ice cream maker brands, Whynter appeared in three of the four answers and Nostalgia in none.
Who do people search for more?
Nostalgia, about 229 searches for every 1 for Whynter
Who does AI mention more?
Whynter, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Nostalgia in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Whynter, the only one of the two named
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Top ice cream maker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Whynter was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Nostalgia did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
Ninja4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cuisinart4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Breville3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Whynter3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
KitchenAid1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Nostalgia0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ice cream maker brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ice cream maker brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ice cream maker brand for home desserts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ice cream maker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ice cream machine”
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 Nostalgia or Whynter more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nostalgia and Whynter by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six ice cream maker brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Nostalgia, Whynter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KitchenAid | Ninja | Nostalgia | Cuisinart | Breville | Whynter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 21.3% | 21.3% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.7% | 25.1% | 13.8% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.9% | 24.9% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.5% | 26.6% | 21.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.9% | 27.4% | 22.6% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.9% | 30.6% | 20.7% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 34% | 34.7% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 27.3% | 47.2% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.4% | 48.9% | 18% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.8% | 42.9% | 19.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 31% | 38.1% | 20.9% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.5% | 33% | 22.2% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 0.1% |
How has the Nostalgia and Whynter comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nostalgia was ahead of Whynter in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nostalgia’s share of searches among ice cream maker brands worldwide moved from 21.3% to 22.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Whynter’s share of searches among ice cream maker brands worldwide moved from 0.06% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for ice cream maker brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Nostalgia gained share of searches among ice cream maker brands worldwide, from 20.9% to 22.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Whynter worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nostalgia’s and Whynter’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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