Circulon vs HexClad:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, HexClad had more branded searches than Circulon among frying pan brands in New Zealand. HexClad had about 710 branded searches, while Circulon had 500. HexClad made up 4.7% of all frying pan brand searches we track, and Circulon accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about frying pan brands, HexClad appeared in one of the five answers and Circulon in none.
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Top frying pan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, HexClad was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Circulon 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Scanpan4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lodge4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tefal3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Le Creuset2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
HexClad1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ninja0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Circulon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which frying pan brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best frying pan brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best frying pan brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best frying pan”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cast iron pan nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Circulon or HexClad more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Circulon and HexClad by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven frying pan brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for HexClad, Circulon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Scanpan | Ninja | Tefal | HexClad | Circulon | Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.5% | 18.7% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.7% | 15.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.1% | 14.7% | 7.4% | 6% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.4% | 18.7% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.6% | 16.1% | 8.2% | 7% | 4.3% | 4% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.6% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 8.8% | 4% | 3.9% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.3% | 19.8% | 8.4% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 54.6% | 17.9% | 7.8% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.4% | 17.7% | 7.5% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 19.2% | 7.9% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.2% | 20.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 53% | 19.5% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% |
How has the Circulon and HexClad comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- HexClad was ahead of Circulon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Circulon’s share of searches among frying pan brands in New Zealand moved from 4.5% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 570 to 500.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HexClad’s share of searches among frying pan brands in New Zealand moved from 4.8% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 710.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand frying pan brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, HexClad gained share of searches among frying pan brands in New Zealand, from 4.1% to 4.7%.
Circulon’s share of searches among frying pan brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.9% to 3.3% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Circulon’s and HexClad’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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