How popular isCanvas LMS in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 630 branded searches for Canvas LMS in New Zealand which is up 162.5% over the last 11 months. Canvas LMS holds 1.2% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand learning management systems and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity.
Moodle92.7%
Totara5.6%
Canvas LMS1.2%TalentLMS0.31%
Docebo0.15%
Blackboard0.06%
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Which learning management systems compete with Canvas LMS?
Share of Search by month for Moodle, Totara, Canvas LMS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Moodle | Totara | Canvas LMS | TalentLMS | Docebo | Blackboard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.8% | 9.9% | 0.52% | 0.45% | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.6% | 11.9% | 0.53% | 0.59% | 0.34% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.5% | 25.9% | 0.92% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.6% | 25.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 88.4% | 9.9% | 0.81% | 0.5% | 0.26% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 93.1% | 5.7% | 0.62% | 0.3% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 91.6% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 0.51% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 90.9% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 0.36% | 0.25% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 92.6% | 5.6% | 0.79% | 0.59% | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 92.4% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 0.49% | 0.2% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 92.7% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 0.31% | 0.15% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 92.7% | 50.3K | +22.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 5.6% | 3K | +19.8% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.2% | 630 | +14.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.31% | 170 | -22.7% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.15% | 80 | -11.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.06% | 30 | +50% | 0 points |
1.
Moodle92.7%
held 1st · 50.3K estimated branded searches · +22.2% vs prior month · +0.4 points
2.
Totara5.6%
held 2nd · 3K estimated branded searches · +19.8% vs prior month · -0.1 points
1.2%
held 3rd · 630 estimated branded searches · +14.5% vs prior month · -0.1 points
0.31%
held 4th · 170 estimated branded searches · -22.7% vs prior month · -0.2 points
5.
Docebo0.15%
held 5th · 80 estimated branded searches · -11.1% vs prior month · -0.1 points
0.06%
held 6th · 30 estimated branded searches · +50% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between Canvas LMS and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Canvas LMS changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Canvas LMS in New Zealand rose from 240 to 630.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Canvas LMS’s estimated Share of Search among learning management systems in New Zealand increased from 0.52% to 1.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Canvas LMS’s estimated Share of Search among learning management systems in New Zealand peaked at 1.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 0.52% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand learning management systems in August 2026?
5 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Canvas LMS in New Zealand rose 162.5% over 11 measured months, from 240 to 630 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Moodle in New Zealand rose 22.4% over 11 measured months, from 41.1K to 50.3K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Docebo in New Zealand fell 38.5% over 11 measured months, from 130 to 80 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Totara in New Zealand fell 34% over 11 measured months, from 4.6K to 3K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TalentLMS in New Zealand fell 19% over 11 measured months, from 210 to 170 in August 2026.
How is Canvas LMS measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canvas LMS’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.
4 branded search terms
- canvas instructure
- canvas lms learning management system
- canvaslms
- instructure com
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