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In September 2026, people searched for Google Slides by name about 75,400 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 9.6% of all New Zealand presentation software searches, placing Google Slides second out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about presentation software, Google Slides appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.

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Top presentation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Slides appeared in all five answers. Google Slides is the third most recommended of the seven.

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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Canva	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Google Slides	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Microsoft PowerPoint	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Gamma	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Prezi	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Keynote	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Pitch	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5

Canva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Slides5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft PowerPoint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gamma5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Prezi3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Keynote2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pitch1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which presentation tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best presentation tools in New Zealand?”
1. 1Canva
2. 2Microsoft PowerPoint
3. 3Google Slides
4. 4Gamma
5. 5Keynote
6. 6Prezi
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best presentation tool in New Zealand for slide decks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“presentation software”
1. 1Microsoft PowerPoint
2. 2Google Slides
3. 3Canva
4. 4Gamma
5. 5Prezi
6. 6Pitch
7. 7Keynote
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best presentation tool”
1. 1Gamma
2. 2Canva
3. 3Google Slides
4. 4Microsoft PowerPoint
5. 5Prezi

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which presentation software compete with Google Slides?

Google Slides against presentation software in New Zealand, by month

Month	Canva	Google Slides	Microsoft PowerPoint	Gamma	Prezi	Keynote	Pitch
Oct 2025	86.8%	9.7%	3%	0.32%	0.15%	0.01%	0.01%
Nov 2025	87.4%	9.7%	2.5%	0.26%	0.18%	0.01%	<0.01%
Dec 2025	91.2%	6.8%	1.4%	0.31%	0.19%	0.01%	<0.01%
Jan 2026	92.7%	4.8%	1.8%	0.52%	0.2%	0.03%	0.01%
Feb 2026	86.9%	9.7%	3%	0.26%	0.13%	0.01%	<0.01%
Mar 2026	84.5%	11.4%	3.6%	0.3%	0.15%	0.02%	<0.01%
Apr 2026	86.1%	9.6%	3.7%	0.44%	0.17%	0.02%	<0.01%
May 2026	83.8%	11.4%	4.3%	0.35%	0.18%	0.02%	<0.01%
Jun 2026	86.7%	9.9%	3.1%	0.24%	0.11%	0.04%	<0.01%
Jul 2026	86.7%	9.7%	3.1%	0.3%	0.15%	0.02%	<0.01%
Aug 2026	86.3%	9.6%	3.7%	0.21%	0.12%	0.03%	<0.01%
Sep 2026	86.4%	9.6%	3.6%	0.2%	0.13%	0.07%	<0.01%

Rank	Brand	Share of searches	Estimated monthly branded searches	vs prior month	Share change
1, held 1st	Canva	86.4%	679K	-0.16%	+0.1 points
2, held 2nd	Google Slides Google	9.6%	75.3K	-0.3%	0 points
3, held 3rd	Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft	3.6%	28.5K	-2.3%	-0.1 points
4, held 4th	Gamma	0.2%	1.6K	-4.3%	0 points
5, held 5th	Prezi	0.13%	990	+5.3%	0 points
6, held 6th	Keynote Apple	0.07%	540	+125%	0 points
7, held 7th	Pitch	<0.01%	40	-42.9%	0 points

1.Canva
86.4%
Held 1st. 679K estimated branded searches, -0.16% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.Google Slides
9.6%
Held 2nd. 75.3K estimated branded searches, -0.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.Microsoft PowerPoint
3.6%
Held 3rd. 28.5K estimated branded searches, -2.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.Gamma
0.2%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -4.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.Prezi
0.13%
Held 5th. 990 estimated branded searches, +5.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.Keynote
0.07%
Held 6th. 540 estimated branded searches, +125% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.Pitch
<0.01%
Held 7th. 40 estimated branded searches, -42.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Google Slides and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Google Slides

6 comparisons

How has branded search demand for Google Slides changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings

Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Google Slides in New Zealand held steady, from 75.7K to 75.3K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Slides’ share of searches among presentation software in New Zealand peaked at 11.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in January 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand presentation software in September 2026?

5 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Keynote in New Zealand rose 440% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 540 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft PowerPoint in New Zealand rose 20.3% over 12 measured months, from 23.7K to 28.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pitch in New Zealand fell 60% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 40 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gamma in New Zealand fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 2.5K to 1.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Prezi in New Zealand fell 15.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.2K to 990 in September 2026.

How are Google Slides’ branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Slides’ 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.