Brandwave

How popular isCanvas LMS?

In September 2026, people searched for Canvas LMS by name about 280 times in New Zealand, a 16.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.51% of all New Zealand learning management system searches, placing Canvas LMS fourth out of eight systems. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about learning management systems, Canvas LMS appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Canvas LMS is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MoodleShare of searches 91%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. TotaraShare of searches 6.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. ThinkificShare of searches 0.71%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. Canvas LMSShare of searches 0.51%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. TalentLMSShare of searches 0.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

+3 more

Canvas LMS website (opens in a new tab)

Follow Canvas LMS and get free monthly updates on what changed

By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy

Top learning management systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Canvas LMS was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Canvas LMS is the fifth most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Moodle1st
  2. Totara2nd
  3. TalentLMS3rd
  4. Thinkific4th
  5. Canvas LMS5th
  6. Teachable6th
  7. Docebo–
  8. Blackboard–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Moodle4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Totara3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • TalentLMS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Thinkific2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Canvas LMS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Teachable2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Docebo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Blackboard0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about learning management systems

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which learning management systems compete with Canvas LMS?

Canvas LMS against learning management systems in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Moodle, Totara, Canvas LMS. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMoodleTotaraThinkificCanvas LMSTalentLMSTeachableDoceboBlackboard
Oct 202586.8%9.7%1.3%0.51%0.45%1%0.25%0.06%
Nov 202584.1%11.5%1.5%0.49%0.55%1.5%0.27%0.09%
Dec 202565.1%24.3%3.8%0.87%1.3%3.8%0.67%0.29%
Jan 202665.2%23.6%4.6%1.4%1.1%3.1%0.86%0.16%
Feb 202686.4%9.7%1.2%0.8%0.46%1%0.26%0.08%
Mar 202692.1%5.6%0.72%0.6%0.27%0.48%0.12%0.1%
Apr 202690%6.6%1.3%0.77%0.48%0.57%0.22%0.04%
May 202689.7%6.7%0.86%1.6%0.32%0.57%0.21%0.11%
Jun 202691.6%5.6%0.71%0.75%0.49%0.59%0.22%0.05%
Jul 202691.1%5.6%0.87%1.2%0.4%0.58%0.2%0.04%
Aug 202691.6%5.5%0.71%1.1%0.27%0.59%0.13%0.05%
Sep 202691%6.8%0.71%0.51%0.4%0.38%0.15%0.04%

  1. 1.Moodle

    91%

    Held 1st. 49.9K estimated branded searches, -0.34% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  2. 2.Totara

    6.8%

    Held 2nd. 3.7K estimated branded searches, +23.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

  3. 3.Thinkific

    0.71%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Canvas LMS

    0.51%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, -54.8% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  5. 5.TalentLMS

    0.4%

    Moved from 6th to 5th. 220 estimated branded searches, +46.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Teachable

    0.38%

    Moved from 5th to 6th. 210 estimated branded searches, -34.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  7. 7.Docebo

    0.15%

    Held 7th. 80 estimated branded searches, +14.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Blackboard

    0.04%

    Held 8th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Canvas LMS and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Canvas LMS

6 comparisons

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Canvas LMS in New Zealand rose from 240 to 280.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canvas LMS’s share of searches among learning management systems in New Zealand peaked at 1.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 0.49% in November 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canvas LMS rose from 5th to 4th among learning management systems in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand learning management systems in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Totara gained share of searches among learning management systems in New Zealand, from 5.5% to 6.8%.

  2. In September 2026, Canvas LMS lost share of searches among learning management systems in New Zealand, from 1.1% to 0.51%.

  3. In September 2026, Moodle lost share of searches among learning management systems in New Zealand, from 91.6% to 91%.

  4. In September 2026, TalentLMS rose from 6th to 5th among learning management systems in New Zealand.

  5. In September 2026, Thinkific rose from 4th to 3rd among learning management systems in New Zealand.

  6. In September 2026, Teachable fell from 5th to 6th among learning management systems in New Zealand.

How are Canvas LMS’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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.

  • canvas instructure
  • canvaslms

Do you work for Canvas LMS? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Creator with pink hair and a pink jacket

Is Canvas LMS your brand?

Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.

Start free