How popular isMaytag?
In September 2026, people searched for Maytag by name about 90,100 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 2.5% of all United States refrigerator brand searches, placing Maytag tenth out of 15 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about refrigerator brands, Maytag did not appear in any of the answers.
Maytag is the tenth most searched of 15 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
WhirlpoolShare of searches 18.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
FrigidaireShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
LGShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SamsungShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MaytagShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top refrigerator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maytag 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.
GE Appliances4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Frigidaire3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- LG3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Samsung2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Whirlpool1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Café1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
KitchenAid0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sub-Zero0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Maytag0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about refrigerator brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which refrigerator should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most reliable refrigerator brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best French door refrigerator?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“refrigerator”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“french door refrigerator”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Which refrigerator brands compete with Maytag?
Share of searches by month for Whirlpool, Frigidaire, LG, Samsung, GE Appliances, Bosch, KitchenAid, Sub-Zero, Hisense, Maytag, Café. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Whirlpool | Frigidaire | LG | Samsung | GE Appliances | Bosch | KitchenAid | Sub-Zero | Hisense | Maytag | Café | Thermador | Smeg | Viking | Miele |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.2% | 10% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 18.2% | 10% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 10% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.7% | 11.9% | 17.7% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 17.5% | 11.8% | 17.5% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.2% | 10.5% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 21% | 11.5% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 17.4% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1% | 1% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 17.7% | 11.9% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 8% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.1% | 12.8% | 15.5% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.93% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.5% | 12.4% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 23% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.92% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 18.7% | 110K | -33.3% | -4.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.6% | 74K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.6% | 74K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.6% | 74K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.3% | 60.5K | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 8.4% | 49.5K | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 6.9% | 40.5K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 5.6% | 33.1K | -18.3% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 3.1% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 2.5% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 2.1% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 1.7% | 9.9K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 1.1% | 6.6K | -18.5% | 0 points | |
| 14, held 14th | 1.1% | 6.6K | -18.5% | 0 points | |
| 15, held 15th | 0.92% | 5.4K | -18.2% | 0 points |
18.7%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.
12.6%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
LG12.6%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.
Samsung12.6%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.3%
Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
6.
Bosch8.4%
Held 6th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
6.9%
Held 7th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Sub-Zero5.6%
Held 8th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Hisense3.1%
Held 9th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
10.
Maytag2.5%
Held 10th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
11.
Café2.1%
Held 11th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
12.
Thermador1.7%
Held 12th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Smeg1.1%
Held 13th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.
Viking1.1%
Held 14th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
15.
Miele0.92%
Held 15th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Maytag and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Maytag
23 comparisons
- Maytag vs Speed Queen
- Kenmore vs Maytag
- Amana vs Maytag
- Bosch vs Maytag
- Frigidaire vs Maytag
- GE Appliances vs Maytag
- Hisense vs Maytag
- KitchenAid vs Maytag
- LG vs Maytag
- Maytag vs Samsung
- Maytag vs Sub-Zero
- Maytag vs Whirlpool
- Café vs Maytag
- Electrolux vs Maytag
- Maytag vs Thermador
- Cove vs Maytag
- ASKO vs Maytag
- Maytag vs Smeg
- Maytag vs Viking
- Maytag vs Miele
- Fisher & Paykel vs Maytag
- Maytag vs Midea
- Haier vs Maytag
How has branded search demand for Maytag changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Maytag in the United States held steady at 90.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maytag’s share of searches among refrigerator brands in the United States increased from 2% to 2.5%.
How did search popularity change for United States refrigerator brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, GE Appliances gained share of searches among refrigerator brands in the United States, from 8.4% to 10.3%.
In September 2026, Bosch gained share of searches among refrigerator brands in the United States, from 6.9% to 8.4%.
In September 2026, Hisense gained share of searches among refrigerator brands in the United States, from 2.5% to 3.1%.
In September 2026, Whirlpool lost share of searches among refrigerator brands in the United States, from 23% to 18.7%.
LG’s share of searches among refrigerator brands in the United States has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 15.5% to 12.6% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Thermador in the United States rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
How are Maytag’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Maytag’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- maytag dishwasher
- maytag refrigerator
- maytag washer
Who owns Maytag?
Maytag is owned by Whirlpool. Brandwave also tracks Whirlpool and 
Amana, owned by the same company, in the United States.
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Where does Maytag compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator brands | 10th of 15 | 2.5% | Shown above |
| Washing machine brands | 2nd of 14 | 10.4% | Show ranking |
| Dishwasher brands | 9th of 15 | 3.7% | Show ranking |
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