How popular isCisco Duo?
In September 2026, people searched for Cisco Duo by name about 250 times in New Zealand, a 31.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 11.2% of all New Zealand workforce identity platform searches, placing Cisco Duo third out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workforce identity platforms, Cisco Duo did not appear in any of the answers.
Cisco Duo is the third most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
OktaShare of searches 60.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Microsoft EntraShare of searches 18.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Cisco DuoShare of searches 11.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
JumpCloudShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Ping IdentityShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top workforce identity platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cisco Duo did not appear in any of the five 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.
Microsoft Entra5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Okta4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JumpCloud3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- CyberArk Workforce Identity3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ping Identity2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cisco Duo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about workforce identity platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workforce identity platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workforce identity platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workforce identity platform in New Zealand for a small IT team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“secure access management”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workforce identity platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which workforce identity platforms compete with Cisco Duo?
Share of searches by month for Okta, Microsoft Entra, Cisco Duo, JumpCloud, Ping Identity. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Okta | Microsoft Entra | Cisco Duo | JumpCloud | Ping Identity | CyberArk Workforce Identity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.6% | 11% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.9% | 10.2% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.1% | 6.8% | 10.5% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 74% | 7.1% | 10.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.4% | 9.1% | 11.7% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.7% | 9.7% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 70% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 71.4% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.4% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 74.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.7% | 14% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.5% | 18.1% | 11.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.5% | 1.3K | -16.1% | -7.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.1% | 390 | +21.9% | +4.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.2% | 240 | +20% | +2.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.5% | 140 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.7% | 80 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0% | 0 | — | 0 points |
1.
Okta60.5%
Held 1st. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share -7.2 points.
18.1%
Held 2nd. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
11.2%
Held 3rd. 240 estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
6.5%
Held 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.7%
Held 5th. 80 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Held 6th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Cisco Duo changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cisco Duo in New Zealand rose from 190 to 250.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cisco Duo’s share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand increased from 6.4% to 11.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cisco Duo’s share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand peaked at 11.7% in February 2026 and was lowest at 6.4% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand workforce identity platforms in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Microsoft Entra gained share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand, from 14% to 18.1%.

In September 2026, Cisco Duo gained share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand, from 8.7% to 11.2%.

In September 2026, Okta lost share of searches among workforce identity platforms in New Zealand, from 67.7% to 60.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ping Identity in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 80 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for JumpCloud in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are Cisco Duo’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cisco Duo’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.
- cisco duo
- duo mobile
- duo mobile app
- duo mobile authenticator
- duo security
- duomobile
Who owns Cisco Duo?
Cisco Duo is owned by Cisco. Brandwave also tracks
Webex, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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Where does Cisco Duo compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authenticator apps | 4th of 7 | 2.8% | Show ranking |
| Workforce identity platforms | 3rd of 6 | 11.2% | Shown above |

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