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How popular isAutoCAD in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 2.9K branded searches for AutoCAD in New Zealand which is up 5.4% over the last 11 months. AutoCAD holds 4.1% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand CAD and 3D design software and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Tinkercad47.5%
  2. SketchUp34.5%
  3. Fusion 3606.2%
  4. Blender4.4%
  5. AutoCAD4.1%
  6. Revit3.3%
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Which CAD and 3D design software compete with AutoCAD?

AutoCAD against CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Tinkercad, SketchUp, Fusion 360, Blender, AutoCAD, Revit. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthTinkercadSketchUpFusion 360BlenderAutoCADRevit
Oct 202547.2%34.5%6.7%3.3%4.8%3.5%
Nov 202555.6%28%6%3.2%4.1%3.2%
Dec 202544.7%27.1%11.6%5.3%5.9%5.4%
Jan 202627.8%32.2%15.9%7.2%10.1%6.8%
Feb 202652.5%25.6%9.1%3.9%5.1%3.8%
Mar 202652.4%30.6%6.1%3.3%3.9%3.6%
Apr 202646.1%31.1%8.7%4.6%5.1%4.4%
May 202648.2%33.3%7.1%4.1%4.1%3.3%
Jun 202653.3%31.1%6%3.6%3.3%2.7%
Jul 202639.3%33.8%9.8%6.3%6.3%4.4%
Aug 202647.5%34.5%6.2%4.4%4.1%3.3%
Sep 2026——————

  1. 1.Tinkercad

    47.5%

    held 1st · 33.6K estimated branded searches · +82.1% vs prior month · +8.1 points

  2. 2.SketchUp

    34.5%

    held 2nd · 24.5K estimated branded searches · +54.1% vs prior month · +0.7 points

  3. 3.Fusion 360

    6.2%

    held 3rd · 4.4K estimated branded searches · -4.3% vs prior month · -3.6 points

  4. 4.Blender

    4.4%

    held 4th · 3.1K estimated branded searches · +4.4% vs prior month · -1.9 points

  5. 5.AutoCAD

    4.1%

    held 5th · 2.9K estimated branded searches · -0.68% vs prior month · -2.1 points

  6. 6.Revit

    3.3%

    held 6th · 2.3K estimated branded searches · +11.1% vs prior month · -1.2 points

Compare search popularity between AutoCAD and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for AutoCAD changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for AutoCAD in New Zealand rose from 2.8K to 2.9K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AutoCAD’s estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand decreased from 4.8% to 4.1%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AutoCAD’s estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand peaked at 10.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in June 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AutoCAD fell from 4th to 5th among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand CAD and 3D design software in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Tinkercad gained estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 39.3% to 47.5%.

  2. In August 2026, SketchUp gained estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 33.8% to 34.5%.

  3. In August 2026, Fusion 360 lost estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 6.2%.

  4. In August 2026, AutoCAD lost estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 4.1%.

  5. In August 2026, Blender lost estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 4.4%.

  6. In August 2026, Revit lost estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 4.4% to 3.3%.

How is AutoCAD measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AutoCAD’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.

18 branded search terms

  • autocad
  • autocad 3d modelling
  • autocad architecture
  • autocad civil 3d
  • autocad design software
  • autocad drawing
  • autocad electrical
  • autocad for mac
  • autocad lt
  • autocad maya
  • autocad near me
  • autocad nz
  • autocad online
  • autocad price
  • autocad reader online
  • autocad student
  • autocad web
  • autodesk autocad

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is owned by Autodesk. Brandwave also tracks Fusion 360, Revit and Tinkercad, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.

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