Circulon vs Ninja:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ninja had more branded searches than Circulon among griddle pan brands in New Zealand. Ninja had about 1,270 branded searches, while Circulon had 500. Ninja made up 8.3% of all griddle pan brand searches we track, and Circulon accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about griddle pan brands, neither Circulon nor Ninja appeared in any of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Ninja, about 3 searches for every 1 for Circulon
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 4 answers.
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Top griddle pan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, neither Circulon nor Ninja showed up in any of the four 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 Creuset3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Scanpan3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Lodge3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tefal1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Staub1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Ninja0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Circulon0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which griddle pan brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best griddle pan brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best griddle pan brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best griddle pan”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“non stick griddle pan”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Circulon or Ninja more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Circulon and Ninja by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven griddle pan brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ninja, Circulon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Creuset | Scanpan | Tefal | Ninja | Staub | Circulon | Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.6% | 18.7% | 10.4% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.4% | 15.8% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.9% | 14.9% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.7% | 18.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.2% | 16% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 4% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.6% | 13.3% | 9.7% | 6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.3% | 19.7% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| May 2026 | 54.2% | 17.8% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.2% | 17.6% | 9.9% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.1% | 19.1% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.5% | 19.9% | 11% | 7.1% | 4% | 3.5% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.7% | 19.4% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% |
How has the Circulon and Ninja comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ninja 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 griddle 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, Ninja’s share of searches among griddle pan brands in New Zealand moved from 7.4% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand griddle pan brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ninja gained share of searches among griddle pan brands in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 8.3%.
Circulon’s share of searches among griddle 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 Ninja’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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