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How popular isNinja?

In September 2026, people searched for Ninja by name about 27,600 times in New Zealand, a 7.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 5.3% of all New Zealand chip fryer brand searches, placing Ninja fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chip fryer brands, Ninja appeared in two of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Ninja is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. BrevilleShare of searches 55.7%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. De'LonghiShare of searches 24.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. Russell HobbsShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. TefalShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. NinjaShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top chip fryer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Ninja was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ninja is the second most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Tefal1st
  2. Ninja2nd
  3. Breville3rd
  4. Russell Hobbs4th
  5. De'Longhi–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Tefal3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Ninja2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Breville1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Russell Hobbs1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • De'Longhi0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about chip fryer brands

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which chip fryer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Ninja
    2. 2Tefal

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best chip fryer brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tefal
    2. 2Breville
    3. 3Ninja

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best chip fryer brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”

    1. 1Tefal
    2. 2Russell Hobbs

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best chip fryer”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “electric chip fryer”

      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 New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

    Which chip fryer brands compete with Ninja?

    Ninja against chip fryer brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Breville, De'Longhi, Russell Hobbs, Tefal, Ninja. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthBrevilleDe'LonghiRussell HobbsTefalNinja
    Oct 202558.1%22.3%8.8%6.2%4.6%
    Nov 202557.9%20.3%9.9%6%5.9%
    Dec 202557.5%22%9.1%5.5%5.9%
    Jan 202656.6%22.8%9%5.6%6%
    Feb 202655%24.5%9.2%5.7%5.6%
    Mar 202655.7%24.5%8.5%7%4.3%
    Apr 202656%25.5%8.1%5.5%5%
    May 202654.8%27.1%7.8%5.6%4.7%
    Jun 202653.5%27%8.1%6.4%4.9%
    Jul 202654.4%26.3%8.6%5.7%4.9%
    Aug 202653.6%26.9%8.4%6.7%4.4%
    Sep 202655.7%24.3%8.9%5.8%5.3%

    1. 1.Breville

      55.7%

      Held 1st. 13.2K estimated branded searches, -4.1% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.

    2. 2.De'Longhi

      24.3%

      Held 2nd. 5.8K estimated branded searches, -17% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.

    3. 3.Russell Hobbs

      8.9%

      Held 3rd. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -2.3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

    4. 4.Tefal

      5.8%

      Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -20.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

    5. 5.Ninja

      5.3%

      Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +11.4% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

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    How has branded search demand for Ninja changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ninja in New Zealand rose from 25.7K to 27.6K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ninja’s share of searches among chip fryer brands in New Zealand increased from 4.6% to 5.3%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ninja’s share of searches among chip fryer brands in New Zealand peaked at 6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4.3% in March 2026.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand chip fryer brands in September 2026?

    5 changes

    1. In September 2026, Breville gained share of searches among chip fryer brands in New Zealand, from 53.6% to 55.7%.

    2. In September 2026, Ninja gained share of searches among chip fryer brands in New Zealand, from 4.4% to 5.3%.

    3. In September 2026, Russell Hobbs gained share of searches among chip fryer brands in New Zealand, from 8.4% to 8.9%.

    4. In September 2026, De'Longhi lost share of searches among chip fryer brands in New Zealand, from 26.9% to 24.3%.

    5. In September 2026, Tefal lost share of searches among chip fryer brands in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 5.8%.

    How are Ninja’s branded searches counted?

    9 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ninja’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    • air fryer ninja
    • ninja air fryer
    • ninja blast
    • ninja blender
    • ninja creami
    • ninja foodi
    • ninja kettle
    • ninja mixer
    • ninja toaster

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

    Who owns Ninja?

    Ninja is owned by SharkNinja. Brandwave also tracks Shark and Shark Beauty, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.

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    Where does Ninja compete?

    Ninja is ranked in 16 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
    Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
    Small kitchen appliance brands1st of 1027.7%Show ranking
    Blender brands4th of 63.8%Show ranking
    Toaster oven brands5th of 54.4%Show ranking
    Air fryer brands4th of 76.5%Show ranking
    Chip fryer brands5th of 55.3%Shown above
    Pancake maker brands4th of 47.1%Show ranking
    Grill pan brands4th of 78.2%Show ranking
    Griddle pan brands4th of 78.3%Show ranking
    Frying pan brands3rd of 78.3%Show ranking
    Induction pans brands4th of 78.6%Show ranking
    Pots and pans brands3rd of 78.6%Show ranking
    Cold press juicer brands2nd of 58.7%Show ranking
    Knife set brands2nd of 712%Show ranking
    Smoker grill brands2nd of 527.5%Show ranking
    Egg poacher brands1st of 385.2%Show ranking
    Portable blender brands1st of 292%Show ranking
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