How popular isHeap?
In September 2026, people searched for Heap by name about 390 times in New Zealand, a 33.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 26.5% of all New Zealand product analytics platform searches, placing Heap second out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about product analytics platforms, Heap appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Heap is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
PostHogShare of searches 49%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HeapShare of searches 26.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MixpanelShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PendoShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ContentsquareShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top product analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Heap was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Heap is the fourth most recommended of the six.
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.
PostHog4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mixpanel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Amplitude4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Heap2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pendo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Contentsquare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about product analytics platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which product analytics platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best product analytics platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best product analytics platform in New Zealand for user behaviour?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“product analytics software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“user behaviour analytics”
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 product analytics platforms compete with Heap?
Share of searches by month for PostHog, Heap, Mixpanel, Pendo, Contentsquare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PostHog | Heap | Mixpanel | Pendo | Contentsquare | Amplitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30% | 36.9% | 16.3% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.5% | 27.7% | 34.1% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.3% | 34.8% | 23.2% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 0.72% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.1% | 29.3% | 19.5% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.5% | 35.5% | 12.7% | 10% | 5.5% | 0.91% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.8% | 34% | 7.8% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.2% | 34.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 0.88% |
| May 2026 | 35% | 43.1% | 8% | 8% | 5.1% | 0.73% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.4% | 27% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 0.56% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.7% | 26.9% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 0.69% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.8% | 28.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | 49% | 26.5% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 0.68% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49% | 720 | 0% | -2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.5% | 390 | 0% | -1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.5% | 140 | +27.3% | +1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.5% | 140 | +27.3% | +1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.8% | 70 | +40% | +1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.68% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
PostHog49%
Held 1st. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
2.
Heap26.5%
Held 2nd. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
3.
Mixpanel9.5%
Held 3rd. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
4.
Pendo9.5%
Held 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
4.8%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
0.68%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Heap and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Heap
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Heap changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Heap in New Zealand fell from 590 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Heap’s share of searches among product analytics platforms in New Zealand decreased from 36.9% to 26.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Heap’s share of searches among product analytics platforms in New Zealand peaked at 43.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 26.5% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Heap fell from 1st to 2nd among product analytics platforms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand product analytics platforms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Mixpanel gained share of searches among product analytics platforms in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 9.5%.

In September 2026, Pendo gained share of searches among product analytics platforms in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 9.5%.

In September 2026, Contentsquare gained share of searches among product analytics platforms in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 4.8%.

In September 2026, PostHog lost share of searches among product analytics platforms in New Zealand, from 51.8% to 49%.

In September 2026, Heap lost share of searches among product analytics platforms in New Zealand, from 28.1% to 26.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Amplitude in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.
How are Heap’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Heap’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- heap
Who owns Heap?
Heap is owned by
Contentsquare. Brandwave also tracks Contentsquare and
Hotjar, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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