How popular isBubble?
In September 2026, people searched for Bubble by name about 60 times in New Zealand, a 45.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.28% of all New Zealand AI app builder searches, placing Bubble seventh out of seven builders. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI app builders, Bubble appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Bubble is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Base44Share of searches 68.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ReplitShare of searches 25%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
FlutterFlowShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
v0Share of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
BubbleShare of searches 0.28%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top AI app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bubble appeared in all five answers. Bubble is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
Bubble5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Replit4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FlutterFlow3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lovable3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bolt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Base441 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
v00 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI app builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI app builder should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI app builders in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI app builder in New Zealand for a web app?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai app builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no code app builder”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which AI app builders compete with Bubble?
Share of searches by month for Base44, Replit, FlutterFlow, Bubble. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Base44 | Replit | FlutterFlow | v0 | Lovable | Bolt | Bubble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57% | 31.3% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 53% | 35.7% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.69% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.9% | 43.4% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.83% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.1% | 34.9% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.6% | 35.9% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.89% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.7% | 31.6% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 1% | 1% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.3% | 31.8% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.79% | 0.5% |
| May 2026 | 63% | 28.2% | 3.8% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.89% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.2% | 28.3% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.89% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.5% | 20.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.77% | 0.77% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.5% | 24.4% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.47% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.5% | 25% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.76% | 0.28% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.5% | 9.9K | 0% | +1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25% | 3.6K | -0.28% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3% | 440 | -20% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 1.5% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.97% | 140 | -33.3% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 0.76% | 110 | -57.7% | -1 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.28% | 40 | -42.9% | -0.2 points |
1.
Base4468.5%
Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
2.
Replit25%
Held 2nd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -0.28% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3%
Held 3rd. 440 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.
v01.5%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Lovable0.97%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
6.
Bolt0.76%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 110 estimated branded searches, -57.7% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
7.
Bubble0.28%
Held 7th. 40 estimated branded searches, -42.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bubble changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bubble in New Zealand fell from 110 to 60.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bubble’s share of searches among AI app builders in New Zealand held steady, from 0.61% to 0.28%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand AI app builders in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Base44 gained share of searches among AI app builders in New Zealand, from 66.5% to 68.5%.

In September 2026, Replit gained share of searches among AI app builders in New Zealand, from 24.4% to 25%.

In September 2026, Bolt lost share of searches among AI app builders in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 0.76%.

In September 2026, FlutterFlow lost share of searches among AI app builders in New Zealand, from 3.7% to 3%.

In September 2026, Lovable rose from 6th to 5th among AI app builders in New Zealand.

In September 2026, v0 rose from 5th to 4th among AI app builders in New Zealand.
How are Bubble’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bubble’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.
- bubble app builder
- bubble io
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Where does Bubble compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI app builders | 7th of 7 | 0.28% | Shown above |
| No-code and low-code app builders | 8th of 10 | 0.89% | Show ranking |
| No-code app builders | 7th of 7 | 0.72% | Show ranking |

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