HexClad vs Le Creuset:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Le Creuset had more branded searches than HexClad among grill pan brands in New Zealand. Le Creuset had about 8,090 branded searches, while HexClad had 710. Le Creuset made up 52.4% of all grill pan brand searches we track, and HexClad accounted for 4.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grill pan brands, Le Creuset appeared in all five answers and HexClad in none.
Who do people search for more?
Le Creuset, about 11 searches for every 1 for HexClad
Who does AI mention more?
Le Creuset, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Le Creuset, the only one of the two named
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Top grill pan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Le Creuset appeared in all five answers. HexClad 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.
- Le Creuset5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lodge5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Scanpan3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pyrolux3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ooni0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ninja0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HexClad0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grill pan brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grill pan brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best grill pan brand in New Zealand for indoor grilling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grill pan nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cast iron grill pan”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is HexClad or Le Creuset more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for HexClad and Le Creuset by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven grill pan brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Le Creuset, HexClad. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Scanpan | Ooni | Ninja | HexClad | Lodge | Pyrolux |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.8% | 18.4% | 14.2% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 0.55% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.5% | 14.2% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 58% | 14% | 13.3% | 7.1% | 5% | 2.3% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.4% | 18.4% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 0.59% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.8% | 16.1% | 10.3% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.44% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.9% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.2% | 20.5% | 8.5% | 8.7% | 5% | 4.5% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 57.1% | 18.7% | 8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.9% | 18.5% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.9% | 20.1% | 7.2% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.9% | 20.4% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.58% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.4% | 19.3% | 11.9% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 0.45% |
How has the HexClad and Le Creuset comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Le Creuset was ahead of HexClad in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HexClad’s share of searches among grill pan brands in New Zealand moved from 4.7% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 710.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Le Creuset’s share of searches among grill pan brands in New Zealand moved from 51.8% to 52.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand grill pan brands in September 2026?
2 changes
Le Creuset’s share of searches among grill pan brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 55.9% to 52.4% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for HexClad in New Zealand rose 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 600 to 710 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HexClad’s and Le Creuset’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.
HexClad
2 branded search terms
- hexclad
- hexclad pans
Le Creuset
7 branded search terms
- le creuset
- le creuset kettle
- le creuset mugs
- le creuset outlet
- le creuset pot
- le creuset sale
- lecreuset
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