Thermapen vs ThermoPro:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Thermapen had more branded searches than ThermoPro among food thermometer brands in New Zealand. Thermapen had about 230 branded searches, while ThermoPro had 30. Thermapen made up 12.2% of all food thermometer brand searches we track, and ThermoPro accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about food thermometer brands, Thermapen and ThermoPro each appeared in three of the five answers. Thermapen and ThermoPro were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Thermapen, about 8 searches for every 1 for ThermoPro
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top food thermometer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Thermapen was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ThermoPro was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Thermapen and ThermoPro were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
ThermoPro1st- Thermapen2nd
ThermoWorks3rd
Meater4th
Inkbird5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Inkbird3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Thermapen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ThermoWorks3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ThermoPro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Meater2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about food thermometer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which food thermometer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best food thermometer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best food thermometer brand in New Zealand for safe cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“food thermometer nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“instant read thermometer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Thermapen or ThermoPro more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Thermapen and ThermoPro by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five food thermometer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Thermapen, ThermoPro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Meater | Inkbird | Thermapen | ThermoWorks | ThermoPro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.3% | 19.7% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 70% | 12.6% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.3% | 11% | 8.8% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.3% | 15.2% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.1% | 15% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.3% | 16.8% | 9.6% | 3% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.1% | 15.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 62.6% | 18.1% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.7% | 17% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.9% | 20.7% | 12.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.8% | 19.7% | 15.3% | 6% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.8% | 18.6% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% |
How has the Thermapen and ThermoPro comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Thermapen was ahead of ThermoPro in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thermapen’s share of searches among food thermometer brands in New Zealand moved from 10.4% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 190 to 230.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ThermoPro’s share of searches among food thermometer brands in New Zealand moved from 2.7% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand food thermometer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Thermapen lost share of searches among food thermometer brands in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 12.2%.
In September 2026, ThermoPro lost share of searches among food thermometer brands in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 1.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Thermapen’s and ThermoPro’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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