How popular isDesmos?
In September 2026, people searched for Desmos by name about 27,100 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 39.7% of all New Zealand maths app searches, placing Desmos second out of eight apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about maths apps, Desmos appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Desmos is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
- Maths BuddyShare of searches 39.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DesmosShare of searches 39.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Khan AcademyShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
GeoGebraShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Wolfram AlphaShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top maths apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Desmos was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Desmos is the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Photomath1st- Maths Buddy2nd
- Khan Academy3rd
- Desmos4th
- Wolfram Alpha5th
- GeoGebra6th
Symbolab7th
Mathway–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Photomath4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Maths Buddy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Desmos2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Khan Academy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- GeoGebra2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wolfram Alpha2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Symbolab1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Mathway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about maths apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which maths app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best maths apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best maths app in New Zealand for solving equations?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“maths app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“graphing calculator app”
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 maths apps compete with Desmos?
Share of searches by month for Maths Buddy, Desmos, Khan Academy, GeoGebra, Wolfram Alpha. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Maths Buddy | Desmos | Khan Academy | GeoGebra | Wolfram Alpha | Symbolab | Mathway | Photomath |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.1% | 34.6% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.96% | 0.73% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.8% | 23.2% | 18.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.97% | 0.61% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.8% | 23% | 34.3% | 2.1% | 4.6% | 0.97% | 0.77% | 0.56% |
| Jan 2026 | 8.7% | 35.5% | 44.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.97% | 0.87% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.1% | 43.7% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.74% | 0.56% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.6% | 44.7% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.1% | 47% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 36.3% | 44.2% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.52% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.4% | 43.5% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.9% | 36.5% | 19.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2% | 0.82% | 0.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.2% | 39.2% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.8% | 39.7% | 14.9% | 2% | 2% | 0.67% | 0.57% | 0.29% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 39.8% | 27.1K | -18.1% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 39.7% | 27.1K | -20.2% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.9% | 10.2K | -19.3% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2% | 1.4K | -54.1% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2% | 1.4K | -31.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.67% | 460 | -61.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.57% | 390 | -25% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.29% | 200 | -13% | 0 points |
39.8%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
2.
Desmos39.7%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -20.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
14.9%
Held 3rd. 10.2K estimated branded searches, -19.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
GeoGebra2%
Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -54.1% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
2%
Held 5th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -31.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
Symbolab0.67%
Held 6th. 460 estimated branded searches, -61.7% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
7.
Mathway0.57%
Held 7th. 390 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.29%
Held 8th. 200 estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Desmos changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Desmos in New Zealand held steady, from 27.2K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Desmos’ share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand increased from 34.6% to 39.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Desmos’ share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand peaked at 47% in April 2026 and was lowest at 23% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand maths apps in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Maths Buddy overtook Desmos to become the leader among maths apps in New Zealand, with 39.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Desmos gained share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand, from 39.2% to 39.7%.
In September 2026, GeoGebra lost share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 2%.
In September 2026, Symbolab lost share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 0.67%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Photomath in New Zealand fell 64.9% over 12 measured months, from 570 to 200 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mathway in New Zealand fell 48% over 12 measured months, from 750 to 390 in September 2026.
How are Desmos’ branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Desmos’ 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.
- 3d desmos
- desmos
- desmos calculator
- desmos calculator scientific
- desmos for teachers
- desmos graphing
- desmos graphing calculator
- desmos math
- desmos scientific
- desmos solver
- piecewise function desmos
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