How popular isScrub Daddy?
In September 2026, people searched for Scrub Daddy by name about 2,900 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 41.6% of all New Zealand grill brush brand searches, placing Scrub Daddy first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grill brush brands, Scrub Daddy appeared in two of the five answers and was the joint third most recommended of the five.
Scrub Daddy is the most searched of 5 competitors and the joint third most recommended in AI answers.
Scrub DaddyShare of searches 41.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TraegerShare of searches 32.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
JumbuckShare of searches 18.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WeberShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OXOShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top grill brush brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Scrub Daddy was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Scrub Daddy is the joint third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Jumbuck1st
Weber2nd
Scrub Daddy3rd
Traeger3rd
OXO–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Jumbuck3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Scrub Daddy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Weber2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Traeger1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OXO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about grill brush brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grill brush brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grill brush brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best grill brush brand in New Zealand for a barbecue grill?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bbq cleaning brush”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“barbecue brush”
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 grill brush brands compete with Scrub Daddy?
Share of searches by month for Scrub Daddy, Traeger, Jumbuck, Weber, OXO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Scrub Daddy | Traeger | Jumbuck | Weber | OXO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.6% | 34.4% | 21.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.2% | 37.2% | 22.4% | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.3% | 43.6% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.1% | 31.7% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 31% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.1% | 29.7% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.8% | 34.8% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| May 2026 | 43.9% | 38.4% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.2% | 31.6% | 9% | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 33.1% | 10.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.5% | 33.3% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.6% | 32.7% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.6% | 2.9K | 0% | -3.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.7% | 2.3K | +7.5% | -0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.7% | 1.3K | +47.7% | +4.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.6% | 320 | +23.1% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 170 | -19% | -0.9 points |
41.6%
Held 1st. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
2.
Traeger32.7%
Held 2nd. 2.3K estimated branded searches, +7.5% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
3.
Jumbuck18.7%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +47.7% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.
4.
Weber4.6%
Held 4th. 320 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
OXO2.4%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
Compare popularity between Scrub Daddy and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Scrub Daddy
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Scrub Daddy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Scrub Daddy in New Zealand held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scrub Daddy’s share of searches among grill brush brands in New Zealand increased from 38.6% to 41.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scrub Daddy’s share of searches among grill brush brands in New Zealand peaked at 54.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 27.3% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand grill brush brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Jumbuck gained share of searches among grill brush brands in New Zealand, from 13.8% to 18.7%.

In September 2026, Weber gained share of searches among grill brush brands in New Zealand, from 4.1% to 4.6%.

In September 2026, Scrub Daddy lost share of searches among grill brush brands in New Zealand, from 45.5% to 41.6%.

In September 2026, OXO lost share of searches among grill brush brands in New Zealand, from 3.3% to 2.4%.

In September 2026, Traeger lost share of searches among grill brush brands in New Zealand, from 33.3% to 32.7%.
How are Scrub Daddy’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scrub Daddy’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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