Recteq vs Weber:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Recteq had more branded searches than Weber among pellet grill brands worldwide. Recteq had about 53,900 branded searches, while Weber had 27,100. Recteq made up 16.6% of all pellet grill brand searches we track, and Weber accounted for 8.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pellet grill brands, Weber appeared in four of the five answers and Recteq in three. Weber was mentioned before Recteq in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Recteq, about 2 searches for every 1 for Weber
Who does AI mention more?
Weber, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Recteq in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Weber, named ahead of Recteq in 3 of 5 answers
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Top pellet grill brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Weber was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Recteq was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Weber was listed before Recteq in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Traeger1st
Pit Boss2nd- Weber3rd
- Recteq4th
Camp Chef5th
Z Grills6th
Green Mountain Grills–
Louisiana Grills–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Pit Boss5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Traeger5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Weber4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Recteq3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Camp Chef2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Z Grills1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Green Mountain Grills0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Louisiana Grills0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pellet grill brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pellet grill should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pellet grill brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pellet grill for a beginner?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pellet grill”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pellet grill”
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 22, 2026.
Is Recteq or Weber more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Recteq and Weber by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight pellet grill brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Recteq, Weber. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pit Boss | Traeger | Recteq | Weber | Z Grills | Green Mountain Grills | Camp Chef | Louisiana Grills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.3% | 30.2% | 17.7% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.97% |
| Nov 2025 | 30% | 32.9% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.72% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.1% | 34.1% | 16.4% | 5% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.3% | 36.3% | 14.6% | 7.5% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.96% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.9% | 31.9% | 15.6% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.85% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.5% | 28.1% | 16.8% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.92% |
| Apr 2026 | 34% | 28.8% | 14.3% | 10.3% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.77% |
| May 2026 | 29.6% | 30.7% | 15% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.3% | 32.2% | 12.9% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.5% | 29% | 14.2% | 8.9% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.95% |
| Aug 2026 | 32% | 30.8% | 14.8% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.2% | 27.8% | 16.6% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.74% |
How has the Recteq and Weber comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Recteq was ahead of Weber in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Recteq’s share of searches among pellet grill brands worldwide moved from 17.7% to 16.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 53.1K to 53.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Weber’s share of searches among pellet grill brands worldwide moved from 6.8% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20.4K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for pellet grill brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Recteq gained share of searches among pellet grill brands worldwide, from 14.8% to 16.6%.
In September 2026, Weber lost share of searches among pellet grill brands worldwide, from 8.9% to 8.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Recteq’s and Weber’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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