How popular isCursor in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.5K branded searches for Cursor in New Zealand which held steady over the last 11 months. Cursor holds 15.4% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand AI coding assistants and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity.
Replit39.1%
GitHub Copilot30.2%
Cursor15.4%
Lovable9.6%
Bolt3.9%Windsurf1.8%
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Which AI coding assistants compete with Cursor?
Share of Search by month for Replit, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Lovable, Bolt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Replit | GitHub Copilot | Cursor | Lovable | Bolt | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39% | 27.1% | 15.4% | 9.2% | 6.3% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.3% | 24.8% | 17.3% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.9% | 24.9% | 13.4% | 8.4% | 4% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.5% | 30.4% | 13.2% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.2% | 30.8% | 14.2% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.1% | 37.4% | 14.5% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.9% | 43.5% | 12.6% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 32.9% | 39.3% | 12.9% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.5% | 34.5% | 16.2% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.2% | 35.9% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 30.2% | 15.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 39.1% | 3.9K | +22.9% | +4.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 30.2% | 3K | -9.4% | -5.7 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.4% | 1.5K | +29.9% | +2.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.6% | 950 | -17.4% | -2.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.9% | 390 | +56% | +1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.8% | 180 | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Replit39.1%
moved from 2nd to 1st · 3.9K estimated branded searches · +22.9% vs prior month · +4.9 points
30.2%
moved from 1st to 2nd · 3K estimated branded searches · -9.4% vs prior month · -5.7 points
3.
Cursor15.4%
held 3rd · 1.5K estimated branded searches · +29.9% vs prior month · +2.6 points
4.
Lovable9.6%
held 4th · 950 estimated branded searches · -17.4% vs prior month · -2.9 points
5.
Bolt3.9%
held 5th · 390 estimated branded searches · +56% vs prior month · +1.2 points
6.
1.8%
held 6th · 180 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.1 points
Compare search popularity between Cursor and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Cursor changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cursor in New Zealand held steady at 1.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cursor’s estimated Share of Search among AI coding assistants in New Zealand peaked at 17.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 12.6% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand AI coding assistants in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Replit overtook GitHub Copilot to take the highest estimated Share of Search among AI coding assistants in New Zealand, at 39.1%.
In August 2026, Cursor gained estimated Share of Search among AI coding assistants in New Zealand, from 12.7% to 15.4%.
In August 2026, Bolt gained estimated Share of Search among AI coding assistants in New Zealand, from 2.7% to 3.9%.
In August 2026, GitHub Copilot lost estimated Share of Search among AI coding assistants in New Zealand, from 35.9% to 30.2%.
In August 2026, Lovable lost estimated Share of Search among AI coding assistants in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 9.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Windsurf in New Zealand fell 40% over 11 measured months, from 300 to 180 in August 2026.
How is Cursor measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cursor’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
- cursor ai
- cursor coding
- cursor editor
- cursor ide
Who owns Cursor?
Cursor is owned by Anysphere. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Anysphere.
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