How popular isOoni?
In September 2026, people searched for Ooni by name about 4,530 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 16.6% of all New Zealand cast iron skillet brand searches, placing Ooni second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cast iron skillet brands, Ooni did not appear in any of the answers.
Ooni is the second most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Le CreusetShare of searches 73.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
OoniShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StaubShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
LodgeShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VictoriaShare of searches 0.09%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top cast iron skillet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ooni did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lodge1st
Victoria2nd
Le Creuset3rd
Staub4th
Ooni–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Lodge4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Le Creuset3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Victoria2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Staub1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ooni0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cast iron skillet brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cast iron skillet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cast iron skillet brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cast iron skillet brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cast iron pan nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“seasoned cast iron pan”
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 cast iron skillet brands compete with Ooni?
Share of searches by month for Le Creuset, Ooni, Staub, Lodge. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Ooni | Staub | Lodge | Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.6% | 19.6% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.4% | 26.4% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.7% | 17.3% | 3.9% | 3% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.6% | 17.3% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.3% | 13.8% | 5% | 3.8% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.6% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.4% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 79% | 11.1% | 5% | 4.7% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.5% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.1% | 10.3% | 4.9% | 6.7% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.8% | 16.2% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 73.3% | 16.6% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 0.09% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 73.3% | 8.1K | -2.1% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.6% | 1.8K | +1.1% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.7% | 630 | -1.6% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.3% | 480 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.09% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
73.3%
Held 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -2.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.
Ooni16.6%
Held 2nd. 1.8K estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
Staub5.7%
Held 3rd. 630 estimated branded searches, -1.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Lodge4.3%
Held 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Victoria0.09%
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Ooni and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Ooni
10 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Ooni changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ooni in New Zealand held steady at 4.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ooni’s share of searches among cast iron skillet brands in New Zealand decreased from 19.6% to 16.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ooni’s share of searches among cast iron skillet brands in New Zealand peaked at 26.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 10.3% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cast iron skillet brands in September 2026?
3 changes

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

Estimated monthly branded searches for Lodge in New Zealand rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 480 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Le Creuset in New Zealand rose 22.6% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in September 2026.
How are Ooni’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ooni’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.
- ooni
- ooni karu
- ooni koda
- ooni oven
- ooni pizza
- ooni pizza oven
- ooni pizza peel
- ooni table
- pizza oven ooni
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Where does Ooni compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill pan brands | 3rd of 7 | 11.9% | Show ranking |
| Cast iron skillet brands | 2nd of 5 | 16.6% | Shown above |
| Pizza oven brands | 1st of 5 | 47.7% | Show ranking |

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