How popular isGoogle Meet?
In September 2026, people searched for Google Meet by name about 51,500 times in New Zealand, a 21.9% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 64.4% of all New Zealand video conferencing tool searches, placing Google Meet first out of six tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about video conferencing tools, Google Meet appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Google Meet is the most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Google MeetShare of searches 64.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Microsoft TeamsShare of searches 27.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ZoomShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WebexShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
WherebyShare of searches 0.62%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top video conferencing tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Google Meet appeared in all four answers. Google Meet is the third most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Zoom1st
- Microsoft Teams2nd
- Google Meet3rd
- Webex4th
Jitsi Meet5th- Whereby–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Google Meet4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Microsoft Teams4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Zoom4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Webex3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Jitsi Meet2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Whereby0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about video conferencing tools
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which video conferencing tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best video conferencing tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best video conferencing tool in New Zealand for remote meetings?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video conferencing tool”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video meeting software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which video conferencing tools compete with Google Meet?
Share of searches by month for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Meet | Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Webex | Whereby | Jitsi Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 31% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.6% | 27.3% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.39% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.7% | 21% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.64% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.7% | 27.6% | 6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 39.2% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.38% |
| Mar 2026 | 49% | 41.2% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.5% | 30.5% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 60.1% | 30.4% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.37% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.8% | 34.3% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.4% | 31% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.44% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.42% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.4% | 27.6% | 5.9% | 1% | 0.62% | 0.49% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.4% | 51.5K | +20.8% | +7.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.6% | 22.1K | -13.6% | -6.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.9% | 4.7K | -8.2% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1% | 800 | -20% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.62% | 500 | -43.8% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.49% | 390 | +21.9% | +0.1 points |
64.4%
Held 1st. 51.5K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +7.9 points.
27.6%
Held 2nd. 22.1K estimated branded searches, -13.6% vs prior month. Share -6.2 points.
3.
Zoom5.9%
Held 3rd. 4.7K estimated branded searches, -8.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.
Webex1%
Held 4th. 800 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Whereby0.62%
Held 5th. 500 estimated branded searches, -43.8% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
0.49%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Google Meet and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Google Meet
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Google Meet changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Google Meet in New Zealand rose from 42.3K to 51.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Meet’s share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand increased from 60% to 64.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Meet’s share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand peaked at 69.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 49% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand video conferencing tools in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Google Meet gained share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand, from 56.5% to 64.4%.
In September 2026, Microsoft Teams lost share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand, from 33.8% to 27.6%.
In September 2026, Zoom lost share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 5.9%.
In September 2026, Whereby lost share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 0.62%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Webex in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 800 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Jitsi Meet in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 390 in September 2026.
How are Google Meet’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Meet’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.
- google meet
- google meet app
- google meet calling
- google meet joining
- google meet meeting
- googlemeet
- googlemeet app
- googlemeet meeting
- joining google meet
Who owns Google Meet?
Google Meet is owned by Google. Brandwave also tracks 
AppSheet, 
Chrome Remote Desktop, 
Display & Video 360, 
Firebase, 
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 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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