How popular isGoDaddy?
In September 2026, people searched for GoDaddy by name about 10,600 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 28.2% of all New Zealand domain and hosting provider searches, placing GoDaddy first out of 12 providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about domain and hosting providers, GoDaddy did not appear in any of the answers.
GoDaddy is the most searched of 12 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
- GoDaddyShare of searches 28.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Crazy DomainsShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
1st DomainsShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
FreeparkingShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HostingerShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top domain and hosting providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GoDaddy 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.
MyHost4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SiteHost4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- 1st Domains3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Metaname3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Freeparking2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- GoDaddy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Crazy Domains0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hostinger0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Voyager0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SiteGround0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about domain and hosting providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which domain and hosting provider should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best domain and hosting providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best domain and hosting provider in New Zealand for a small business website?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nz web hosting”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“buy domain nz”
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 domain and hosting providers compete with GoDaddy?
Share of searches by month for GoDaddy, Crazy Domains, 1st Domains, Freeparking, Hostinger, MyHost, Voyager, SiteHost, SiteGround. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GoDaddy | Crazy Domains | 1st Domains | Freeparking | Hostinger | MyHost | Voyager | SiteHost | SiteGround | Bluehost | Metaname | Umbrellar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.3% | 16.5% | 13.3% | 20.6% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.96% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 22% | 16.7% | 13.4% | 23.6% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.79% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.1% | 15.5% | 12.4% | 25.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.73% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.5% | 13.2% | 12.9% | 26.4% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.93% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.1% | 15.6% | 12.3% | 25.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 2% | 2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.89% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.2% | 17.9% | 14.2% | 20.1% | 11% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.8% | 15.8% | 15.5% | 18.1% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 26.6% | 18.6% | 12.3% | 15.2% | 12% | 4.3% | 3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 19.7% | 13% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.22% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.3% | 17.4% | 14% | 10.6% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.21% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 17.3% | 14% | 12.2% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.2% | 17.9% | 14.5% | 12.8% | 10.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.19% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 28.2% | 10.5K | -6.4% | -1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.9% | 6.7K | +0.15% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.5% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.8% | 4.8K | +2.1% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.9% | 4.1K | -4.9% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 4.3% | 1.6K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 3.5% | 1.3K | -18% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.7% | 1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.4% | 910 | -2.2% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.4% | 510 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.3% | 480 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.19% | 70 | 0% | 0 points |
1.GoDaddy
28.2%
Held 1st. 10.5K estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
17.9%
Held 2nd. 6.7K estimated branded searches, +0.15% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
14.5%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
12.8%
Held 4th. 4.8K estimated branded searches, +2.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
10.9%
Held 5th. 4.1K estimated branded searches, -4.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
MyHost4.3%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Voyager3.5%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
8.
SiteHost2.7%
Held 8th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.4%
Held 9th. 910 estimated branded searches, -2.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Bluehost1.4%
Held 10th. 510 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Metaname1.3%
Held 11th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Umbrellar0.19%
Held 12th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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- GoDaddy vs Voyager
- GoDaddy vs SiteHost
- GoDaddy vs SiteGround
- Bluehost vs GoDaddy
- GoDaddy vs Metaname
- Framer vs GoDaddy
- GoDaddy vs Umbrellar
- GoDaddy vs WordPress
How has branded search demand for GoDaddy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for GoDaddy in New Zealand held steady, from 10.7K to 10.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GoDaddy’s share of searches among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand increased from 26.3% to 28.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GoDaddy’s share of searches among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand peaked at 31.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 22% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand domain and hosting providers in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Freeparking gained share of searches among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand, from 12.2% to 12.8%.
In September 2026, Crazy Domains gained share of searches among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand, from 17.3% to 17.9%.
In September 2026, GoDaddy lost share of searches among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand, from 29.2% to 28.2%.
In September 2026, Voyager lost share of searches among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 3.5%.
1st Domains’ share of searches among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 13% to 14.5% in September 2026.
In September 2026, MyHost rose from 7th to 6th among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand.
How are GoDaddy’s branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GoDaddy’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.
- godaddy
- godaddy domain
- godaddy domain checker
- godaddy domain names
- godaddy domain registrar
- godaddy email
- godaddy find domain
- godaddy hosting
- godaddy page builder
- godaddy templates
- godaddy web hosting
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Where does GoDaddy compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website builders | 4th of 10 | 12.4% | Show ranking |
| Domain and hosting providers | 1st of 12 | 28.2% | Shown above |
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