How popular isHeadspace in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 2.1K branded searches for Headspace in New Zealand which is up 28.5% over the last 11 months. Headspace holds 55.8% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand meditation and sleep apps and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Headspace55.8%Insight Timer21.3%
Calm10%
Smiling Mind8.4%BetterSleep4.5%
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Which meditation and sleep apps compete with Headspace?
Share of Search by month for Headspace, Insight Timer, Calm, Smiling Mind, BetterSleep. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Headspace | Insight Timer | Calm | Smiling Mind | BetterSleep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.7% | 21.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 5% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.3% | 20.1% | 8.5% | 11.3% | 3.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.8% | 19.4% | 12.7% | 9.1% | 4% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.2% | 18% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.4% | 18.4% | 13.3% | 10.7% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.5% | 16.8% | 17.3% | 10.1% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.9% | 21.2% | 16.7% | 8.8% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 55.4% | 20.4% | 11.4% | 8% | 4.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.8% | 17.6% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.5% | 19.6% | 15.9% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.8% | 21.3% | 10% | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.8% | 2.1K | +1.4% | +5.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.3% | 810 | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10% | 380 | -42.4% | -5.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.4% | 320 | +6.7% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.5% | 170 | -39.3% | -2.3 points |
55.8%
held 1st · 2.1K estimated branded searches · +1.4% vs prior month · +5.3 points
21.3%
held 2nd · 810 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +1.8 points
3.
Calm10%
held 3rd · 380 estimated branded searches · -42.4% vs prior month · -5.9 points
8.4%
held 4th · 320 estimated branded searches · +6.7% vs prior month · +1.2 points
4.5%
held 5th · 170 estimated branded searches · -39.3% vs prior month · -2.3 points
Compare search popularity between Headspace and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Headspace changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Headspace in New Zealand rose from 1.6K to 2.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Headspace’s estimated Share of Search among meditation and sleep apps in New Zealand increased from 51.7% to 55.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Headspace’s estimated Share of Search among meditation and sleep apps in New Zealand peaked at 57.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 50.5% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand meditation and sleep apps in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Headspace gained estimated Share of Search among meditation and sleep apps in New Zealand, from 50.5% to 55.8%.
In August 2026, Insight Timer gained estimated Share of Search among meditation and sleep apps in New Zealand, from 19.6% to 21.3%.

In August 2026, Smiling Mind gained estimated Share of Search among meditation and sleep apps in New Zealand, from 7.2% to 8.4%.

In August 2026, Calm lost estimated Share of Search among meditation and sleep apps in New Zealand, from 15.9% to 10%.
In August 2026, BetterSleep lost estimated Share of Search among meditation and sleep apps in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 4.5%.
How is Headspace measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Headspace’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.
14 branded search terms
- headspace
- headspace app
- headspace com
- headspace guide meditation
- headspace hair
- headspace meditation
- headspace meditation app
- headspace mindfulness app
- headspace near me
- headspace new zealand
- headspace nz
- headspace online
- headspace sleep
- headspace sleep meditation
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