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HexClad vs Lodge:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, HexClad had more branded searches than Lodge among cookware brands in the United States. HexClad had about 165,000 branded searches, while Lodge had 60,500. HexClad made up 17.7% of all cookware brand searches we track, and Lodge accounted for 6.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cookware brands, Lodge appeared in one of the five answers and HexClad in none.

Among cookware brands in the United States in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

HexClad, about 3 searches for every 1 for Lodge

HexClad 165K searchesLodge 60.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Lodge, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, HexClad in 0

Lodge in 1 of 5HexClad in 0 of 5

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Top cookware brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lodge was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. HexClad 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.

  1. Cuisinart1st
  2. Le Creuset2nd
  3. All-Clad3rd
  4. Made In4th
  5. GreenPan5th
  6. Caraway6th
  7. Lodge7th
  8. Our Place8th
  9. Tefal9th
  10. +1 more
  11. HexClad–
  12. +4 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Cuisinart4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Le Creuset2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GreenPan2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • All-Clad1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Lodge1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Made In1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Caraway1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Staub1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Our Place1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • HexClad0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+5 more

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.

Is HexClad or Lodge more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for HexClad and Lodge by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 cookware brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.

HexClad and Lodge among cookware brands in the United States, by month

Share of searches by month for HexClad, Lodge. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLe CreusetHexCladAll-CladLodgeMade InCarawayStaubZWILLINGCalphalonGreenPanOur PlaceTefalCuisinartScanpande Buyer
Oct 202533.5%22.4%8.2%6.7%5.5%5.5%4.5%3.7%2.5%2.5%2%0.9%0.93%0.6%0.4%
Nov 202528.8%28.8%8.6%4.7%7.1%7.1%3.9%3.2%2.1%2.1%1.4%0.63%0.66%0.52%0.35%
Dec 202535.4%23.6%7.1%4.7%7.1%7.1%3.9%3.2%2.1%2.1%1.4%0.64%0.75%0.52%0.35%
Jan 202634.1%18.6%8.3%6.8%6.8%6.8%4.6%3.7%2.5%3.1%1.7%0.92%0.95%0.61%0.41%
Feb 202636.9%20.2%7.4%6.1%6.1%6.1%4.1%3.3%2.7%2.7%1.5%0.99%0.9%0.66%0.36%
Mar 202635%19.2%8.6%7%5.8%5.8%3.9%3.9%3.2%2.6%1.7%1.2%1%0.77%0.42%
Apr 202630.4%20.4%9.1%9.1%5%6.1%4.1%4.1%3.3%2.7%2.2%1.2%0.9%0.81%0.44%
May 202628.2%23.1%8.5%8.5%6.9%5.7%3.8%3.8%3.1%3.1%2.1%1.1%0.84%0.76%0.5%
Jun 202633.8%18.5%8.3%8.3%5.6%5.6%3.7%4.5%3%3%2%1.4%1%0.74%0.49%
Jul 202633.4%18.3%8.2%8.2%5.5%6.7%3.7%4.5%3%3%2%1.3%0.99%0.73%0.49%
Aug 202634.2%18.7%8.4%8.4%5.6%5.6%3.8%4.6%2.5%2.5%1.7%1.4%1%1.1%0.41%
Sep 202639.4%17.7%7.9%6.5%6.5%5.3%3.5%3.5%2.4%2.4%1.6%1.3%0.86%0.71%0.39%

How has the HexClad and Lodge comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • HexClad was ahead of Lodge in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HexClad’s share of searches among cookware brands in the United States moved from 22.4% to 17.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 165K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lodge’s share of searches among cookware brands in the United States moved from 6.7% to 6.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.

How did search popularity change for United States cookware brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Lodge lost share of searches among cookware brands in the United States, from 8.4% to 6.5%.

  2. In September 2026, HexClad lost share of searches among cookware brands in the United States, from 18.7% to 17.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HexClad’s and Lodge’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.

HexClad

1 branded search term

  • hexclad

Lodge

1 branded search term

  • lodge cast iron

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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