How popular isHomebase?
In September 2026, people searched for Homebase by name about 2,910 times in New Zealand, a 52.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 16.2% of all New Zealand employee scheduling platform searches, placing Homebase second out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee scheduling platforms, Homebase did not appear in any of the answers.
Homebase is the second most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Employment HeroShare of searches 55%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HomebaseShare of searches 16.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
DroppahShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SlingShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ConnecteamShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top employee scheduling platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Homebase 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.
Deputy1st
RosterElf2nd
Employment Hero3rd
Droppah3rd
Tanda5th
Connecteam6th
Homebase–
Sling–
When I Work–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
RosterElf4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Deputy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Employment Hero3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Droppah3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tanda3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Connecteam1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Homebase0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sling0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
When I Work0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee scheduling platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee scheduling platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee scheduling platform in New Zealand for shift planning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best scheduling software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“staff rostering 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 21, 2026.
Which employee scheduling platforms compete with Homebase?
Share of searches by month for Employment Hero, Homebase, Droppah, Sling, Connecteam, When I Work. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Employment Hero | Homebase | Droppah | Sling | Connecteam | When I Work | RosterElf | Deputy | Tanda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.9% | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.3% | 13% | 10.2% | 13.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 0.92% | 0.54% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.7% | 15.4% | 12.1% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.45% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.65% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.58% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 10.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 51% | 15.2% | 12% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.63% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 49.9% | 22.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 0.45% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 52% | 19% | 10% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 19% | 10% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.74% | 0.42% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 53% | 19.3% | 10.2% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.91% | 0.43% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 55% | 16.2% | 10.6% | 9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.94% | 0.44% | 0.28% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55% | 9.9K | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.2% | 2.9K | -19.2% | -3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.6% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9% | 1.6K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.9% | 880 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.7% | 480 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.94% | 170 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.44% | 80 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.28% | 50 | -16.7% | 0 points |
55%
Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
2.
Homebase16.2%
Held 2nd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
3.
Droppah10.6%
Held 3rd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
Sling9%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.9%
Held 5th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.7%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.94%
Held 7th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Deputy0.44%
Held 8th. 80 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Tanda0.28%
Held 9th. 50 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Homebase changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Homebase in New Zealand rose from 1.9K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Homebase’s share of searches among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand increased from 10.8% to 16.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Homebase’s share of searches among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand peaked at 22.2% in May 2026 and was lowest at 10.8% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Homebase rose from 3rd to 2nd among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand employee scheduling platforms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Employment Hero gained share of searches among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand, from 53% to 55%.

In September 2026, Homebase lost share of searches among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand, from 19.3% to 16.2%.

Droppah’s share of searches among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 10% to 10.6% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tanda in New Zealand rose 66.7% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 50 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Deputy in New Zealand fell 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 80 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for RosterElf in New Zealand fell 19% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 170 in September 2026.
How are Homebase’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Homebase’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.
- homebase
- homebase scheduling
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