Ninja vs Scanpan:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Scanpan had more branded searches than Ninja among grill pan brands in New Zealand. Scanpan had about 2,980 branded searches, while Ninja had 1,270. Scanpan made up 19.3% of all grill pan brand searches we track, and Ninja accounted for 8.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grill pan brands, Scanpan appeared in three of the five answers and Ninja in none.
Who do people search for more?
Scanpan, about 2 searches for every 1 for Ninja
Who does AI mention more?
Scanpan, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Ninja in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Scanpan, 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, Scanpan was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ninja 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 Ninja or Scanpan more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ninja and Scanpan 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 Scanpan, Ninja. 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 Ninja and Scanpan comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Scanpan was ahead of Ninja in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ninja’s share of searches among grill pan brands in New Zealand moved from 7.3% to 8.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scanpan’s share of searches among grill pan brands in New Zealand moved from 18.4% to 19.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand grill pan brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ninja gained share of searches among grill pan brands in New Zealand, from 7.3% to 8.2%.
In September 2026, Scanpan lost share of searches among grill pan brands in New Zealand, from 20.4% to 19.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ninja’s and Scanpan’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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