Lodge vs Tefal:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tefal had more branded searches than Lodge among frying pan brands in New Zealand. Tefal had about 1,230 branded searches, while Lodge had 480. Tefal made up 8.1% of all frying pan brand searches we track, and Lodge accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about frying pan brands, Lodge appeared in four of the five answers and Tefal in three. Lodge was mentioned before Tefal in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Tefal, about 3 searches for every 1 for Lodge
Who does AI mention more?
Lodge, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Tefal in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Lodge, named ahead of Tefal in 3 of 5 answers
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Top frying pan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lodge was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Tefal was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Lodge was listed before Tefal in three out of 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 Lodge or Tefal more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lodge and Tefal 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 Tefal, Lodge. 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 Lodge and Tefal comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tefal was ahead of Lodge in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lodge’s share of searches among frying pan brands in New Zealand held steady at 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tefal’s share of searches among frying pan brands in New Zealand moved from 9.1% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1K to 1.2K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand frying pan brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Ninja overtook Tefal to rank 3rd among frying pan brands in New Zealand, with 8.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Tefal lost share of searches among frying pan brands in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 8.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lodge in New Zealand rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lodge’s and Tefal’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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