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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 8.3% of all New Zealand griddle pan brand searches, placing Ninja fourth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about griddle pan brands, Ninja did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Ninja is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. Le CreusetShare of searches 52.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. ScanpanShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. TefalShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. NinjaShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. StaubShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top griddle pan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Ninja 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.

  1. Lodge1st
  2. Le Creuset2nd
  3. Scanpan3rd
  4. Staub4th
  5. Tefal5th
  6. Ninja–
  7. Circulon–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Le Creuset3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Scanpan3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Lodge3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Tefal1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Staub1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Ninja0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Circulon0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which griddle pan brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Lodge
    2. 2Le Creuset

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best griddle pan brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Le Creuset
    2. 2Lodge
    3. 3Scanpan
    4. 4Staub
    5. 5Tefal

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best griddle pan brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”

    1. 1Lodge
    2. 2Scanpan
    3. 3Le Creuset

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best griddle pan”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “non stick griddle pan”

    1. 1Scanpan

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which griddle pan brands compete with Ninja?

Ninja against griddle pan brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Le Creuset, Scanpan, Tefal, Ninja, Staub, Circulon, Lodge. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLe CreusetScanpanTefalNinjaStaubCirculonLodge
Oct 202552.6%18.7%10.4%7.4%3.3%4.5%3.1%
Nov 202556.4%15.8%8.9%8.4%4.3%3.5%2.7%
Dec 202561.9%14.9%6.9%7.5%3.2%3.2%2.5%
Jan 202653.7%18.8%7.8%8.5%3.3%4.7%3.2%
Feb 202657.2%16%8.2%8.1%3.7%4%2.8%
Mar 202659.6%13.3%9.7%6%4.6%3.8%2.9%
Apr 202650.3%19.7%9.4%8.4%3.8%4.1%4.3%
May 202654.2%17.8%9.6%7.7%3.4%4.1%3.2%
Jun 202653.2%17.6%9.9%7.5%3.3%3.9%4.7%
Jul 202652.1%19.1%9.7%7.8%3.2%3.5%4.5%
Aug 202651.5%19.9%11%7.1%4%3.5%3%
Sep 202652.7%19.4%9.2%8.3%4.1%3.3%3.1%

  1. 1.Le Creuset

    52.7%

    Held 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -2.1% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  2. 2.Scanpan

    19.4%

    Held 2nd. 3K estimated branded searches, -6.6% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  3. 3.Tefal

    9.2%

    Held 3rd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -19.9% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.

  4. 4.Ninja

    8.3%

    Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +11.4% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  5. 5.Staub

    4.1%

    Held 5th. 630 estimated branded searches, -1.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Circulon

    3.3%

    Held 6th. 500 estimated branded searches, -10.7% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  7. 7.Lodge

    3.1%

    Held 7th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 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 griddle pan brands in New Zealand increased from 7.4% to 8.3%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ninja’s share of searches among griddle pan brands in New Zealand peaked at 8.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 6% in March 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand griddle pan brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Ninja gained share of searches among griddle pan brands in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 8.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Le Creuset gained share of searches among griddle pan brands in New Zealand, from 51.5% to 52.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Tefal lost share of searches among griddle pan brands in New Zealand, from 11% to 9.2%.

  4. Circulon’s share of searches among griddle pan brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.9% to 3.3% in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Staub in New Zealand rose 53.7% over 12 measured months, from 410 to 630 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Scanpan in New Zealand rose 26.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 3K in September 2026.

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%Show ranking
Pancake maker brands4th of 47.1%Show ranking
Grill pan brands4th of 78.2%Show ranking
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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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