How popular isFirebase?
In September 2026, people searched for Firebase by name about 2,640 times in New Zealand, a 17.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.2% of all New Zealand authentication platform searches, placing Firebase eighth out of ten platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about authentication platforms, Firebase did not appear in any of the answers.
Firebase is the eighth most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
OktaShare of searches 43.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Microsoft Entra IDShare of searches 21.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Auth0Share of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WorkOSShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
FirebaseShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top authentication platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Firebase 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 Entra ID3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Auth03 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amazon Cognito3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Okta1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clerk1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WorkOS0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Entra External ID0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Firebase0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stytch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Frontegg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about authentication platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which authentication platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best authentication platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best authentication platform in New Zealand for login for apps?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“authentication platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“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 20, 2026.
Which authentication platforms compete with Firebase?
Share of searches by month for Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0, WorkOS, Amazon Cognito, Firebase. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Okta | Microsoft Entra ID | Auth0 | WorkOS | Amazon Cognito | Microsoft Entra External ID | Clerk | Firebase | Stytch | Frontegg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.8% | 16% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.6% | 14.4% | 16.6% | 4.3% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.82% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.2% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.69% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.9% | 13.6% | 17.4% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.58% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.3% | 19.3% | 18.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.89% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 16% | 16.4% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.45% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.3% | 14.7% | 16.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 46.4% | 19.9% | 18.9% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.77% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.6% | 21.4% | 15.2% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.49% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.4% | 18.9% | 11.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.94% | 0.47% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.9% | 23.6% | 13.6% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.81% | 1.1% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.4% | 21.7% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.59% | 0.29% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.4% | 1.5K | -14.5% | -3.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.7% | 740 | -14.9% | -1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.6% | 600 | +20% | +4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.9% | 270 | -3.6% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.1% | 140 | +16.7% | +0.9 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.8% | 60 | +50% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.5% | 50 | -28.6% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 1.2% | 40 | +33.3% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 0.59% | 20 | -50% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.29% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Okta43.4%
Held 1st. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -14.5% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
21.7%
Held 2nd. 740 estimated branded searches, -14.9% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
3.
Auth017.6%
Held 3rd. 600 estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
4.
WorkOS7.9%
Held 4th. 270 estimated branded searches, -3.6% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.1%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
Moved from 7th to 6th. 60 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
7.
Clerk1.5%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
8.
Firebase1.2%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
9.
Stytch0.59%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 20 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
10.
Frontegg0.29%
Held 10th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Firebase and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Firebase
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Firebase changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Firebase in New Zealand fell from 3.2K to 2.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Firebase’s share of searches among authentication platforms in New Zealand peaked at 1.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 0.77% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand authentication platforms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Microsoft Entra External ID overtook Clerk to rank 6th among authentication platforms in New Zealand, with 1.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Auth0 gained share of searches among authentication platforms in New Zealand, from 13.6% to 17.6%.

In September 2026, Amazon Cognito gained share of searches among authentication platforms in New Zealand, from 3.3% to 4.1%.

In September 2026, Okta lost share of searches among authentication platforms in New Zealand, from 46.9% to 43.4%.

In September 2026, Microsoft Entra ID lost share of searches among authentication platforms in New Zealand, from 23.6% to 21.7%.

In September 2026, Firebase rose from 9th to 8th among authentication platforms in New Zealand.
How are Firebase’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Firebase’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.
- firebase
- firebase app
- firebase authentication
- firebase backend
- firebase console
- firebase database
- firebase hosting
- firebase postgres
Who owns Firebase?
Firebase is owned by
Google. Brandwave also tracks
AppSheet,
Chrome Remote Desktop,
Display & Video 360,
Fitbit,
Gemini,
Gmail, Google,
Google Ads,
Google Analytics,
Google Authenticator,
Google BigQuery, Google Calendar appointment schedules,
Google Chat,
Google Chrome,
Google Chromecast,
Google Classroom,
Google Cloud,
Google DeepMind,
Google Drive,
Google Family Link,
Google Forms,
Google Keep,
Google Maps,
Google Maps Platform,
Google Meet,
Google Nest,
Google Nest Wifi,
Google Pixel,
Google Slides,
Google Translate,
Google Veo,
Google Workspace,
Looker Studio, Snapseed,
YouTube, YouTube Audio Library and
YouTube Music, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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Where does Firebase compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer database platforms | 2nd of 7 | 28.8% | Show ranking |
| Authentication platforms | 8th of 10 | 1.2% | Shown above |

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