Nexgrill vs Pit Boss:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nexgrill had more branded searches than Pit Boss among grill brands in the United States. Nexgrill had about 18,100 branded searches, while Pit Boss had 14,800. Nexgrill made up 2.6% of all grill brand searches we track, and Pit Boss accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grill brands, Pit Boss appeared in two of the four answers and Nexgrill in none.
Who do people search for more?
Nexgrill, about 22% more searches than Pit Boss
Who does AI mention more?
Pit Boss, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Nexgrill in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Pit Boss, the only one of the two named
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Top grill brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Pit Boss was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Nexgrill did not appear 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.
Weber4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Traeger3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Pit Boss2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Blackstone1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Big Green Egg1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Recteq1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Napoleon1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Kamado Joe1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Z Grills1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Nexgrill0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grill should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grill brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best pellet grill?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grill”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pellet grill”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Is Nexgrill or Pit Boss more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nexgrill and Pit Boss by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 grill brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Nexgrill, Pit Boss. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Traeger | Weber | Blackstone | Big Green Egg | Recteq | Napoleon | Kamado Joe | Nexgrill | Z Grills | Char-Broil | Pit Boss | Char-Griller | Oklahoma Joe's | Masterbuilt | Camp Chef |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.2% | 19.8% | 24.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.24% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.7% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.3% | 19% | 23.2% | 7% | 7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.4% | 22.5% | 22.5% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.4% | 22.5% | 22.5% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 18% | 27% | 22% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 18% | 27.1% | 22.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 3% | 2.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 17.7% | 29.5% | 24.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 0.79% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.3% | 25.8% | 25.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.85% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.2% | 26.7% | 21.8% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 0.21% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.9% | 22.6% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.2% | 23.4% | 19.1% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 0.23% |
How has the Nexgrill and Pit Boss comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Nexgrill took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nexgrill’s share of searches among grill brands in the United States moved from 2.2% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pit Boss’ share of searches among grill brands in the United States moved from 2.7% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for United States grill brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nexgrill’s and Pit Boss’ 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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