Ninja vs Oklahoma Joe's:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ninja had more branded searches than Oklahoma Joe's among smoker grill brands in New Zealand. Ninja had about 1,270 branded searches, while Oklahoma Joe's had 480. Ninja made up 27.5% of all smoker grill brand searches we track, and Oklahoma Joe's accounted for 10.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about smoker grill brands, Oklahoma Joe's appeared in four of the five answers and Ninja in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ninja, about 3 searches for every 1 for Oklahoma Joe's
Who does AI mention more?
Oklahoma Joe's, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Ninja in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Oklahoma Joe's, the only one of the two named
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Top smoker grill brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Oklahoma Joe's was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one 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.
Traeger1st
Weber2nd
Pit Boss3rd- Oklahoma Joe's4th
- Ninja–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Traeger5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Pit Boss5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Oklahoma Joe's4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Weber4 of 5Named in 3 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
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which smoker grill brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smoker grill brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best smoker grill brand in New Zealand for barbecue cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pellet smoker nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wood pellet smoker”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Ninja or Oklahoma Joe's more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ninja and Oklahoma Joe's by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five smoker grill brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ninja, Oklahoma Joe's. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Traeger | Ninja | Oklahoma Joe's | Weber | Pit Boss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.3% | 20.6% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.2% | 24.9% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 59% | 18.7% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 53% | 24.9% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 5.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.9% | 27.8% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.1% | 26.2% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.9% | 29.2% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| May 2026 | 53.3% | 28.9% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.1% | 33.8% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 5% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.9% | 32.4% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.7% | 27.8% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.5% | 27.5% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 5.6% |
How has the Ninja and Oklahoma Joe's comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ninja was ahead of Oklahoma Joe's in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ninja’s share of searches among smoker grill brands in New Zealand moved from 20.6% to 27.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oklahoma Joe's’ share of searches among smoker grill brands in New Zealand moved from 10.6% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand smoker grill brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Oklahoma Joe's gained share of searches among smoker grill brands in New Zealand, from 7.8% to 10.4%.
Ninja’s share of searches among smoker grill brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 33.8% to 27.5% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ninja’s and Oklahoma Joe'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.
Ninja
2 branded search terms
- ninja blast
- ninja foodi
Oklahoma Joe's
1 branded search term
- oklahoma joes
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