How popular isLinkedIn in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 226K branded searches for LinkedIn in New Zealand which held steady over the last 11 months. LinkedIn holds 2.8% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand social media platforms and is ranked 7th of 9 competitors for search popularity.
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Which social media platforms compete with LinkedIn?
Share of Search by month for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Reddit, LinkedIn. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | YouTube | TikTok | Snapchat | Threads | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.8% | 30.3% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.6% | 31% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.5% | 31.6% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 31.4% | 7.5% | 4% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.5% | 31.3% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.9% | 27.4% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.8% | 30.9% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 42.6% | 30.1% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.3% | 30.6% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.2% | 31.3% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 43% | 30.5% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43% | 3.5M | +<0.01% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.5% | 2.5M | +0.4% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.2% | 582K | -0.22% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.7% | 462K | +21.5% | +0.9 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 4.9% | 395K | +21% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4.5% | 361K | +1.7% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.8% | 226K | +21.6% | +0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.5% | 124K | +21% | +0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | <0.01% | 350 | -16.7% | 0 points |
1.
YouTube43%
held 1st · 3.5M estimated branded searches · +<0.01% vs prior month · -1.2 points
2.
Facebook30.5%
held 2nd · 2.5M estimated branded searches · +0.4% vs prior month · -0.8 points
7.2%
held 3rd · 582K estimated branded searches · -0.22% vs prior month · -0.2 points
5.7%
held 4th · 462K estimated branded searches · +21.5% vs prior month · +0.9 points
5.
TikTok4.9%
moved from 6th to 5th · 395K estimated branded searches · +21% vs prior month · +0.7 points
6.
Reddit4.5%
moved from 5th to 6th · 361K estimated branded searches · +1.7% vs prior month · -0.1 points
7.
LinkedIn
2.8%
held 7th · 226K estimated branded searches · +21.6% vs prior month · +0.4 points
8.
Snapchat1.5%
held 8th · 124K estimated branded searches · +21% vs prior month · +0.2 points
9.
Threads<0.01%
held 9th · 350 estimated branded searches · -16.7% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between LinkedIn and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for LinkedIn changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LinkedIn in New Zealand held steady, from 221K to 226K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LinkedIn’s estimated Share of Search among social media platforms in New Zealand held steady at 2.8%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand social media platforms in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, TikTok overtook Reddit to rank 5th among social media platforms in New Zealand, at 4.9%.
In August 2026, Pinterest gained estimated Share of Search among social media platforms in New Zealand, from 4.8% to 5.7%.
In August 2026, YouTube lost estimated Share of Search among social media platforms in New Zealand, from 44.2% to 43%.
In August 2026, Facebook lost estimated Share of Search among social media platforms in New Zealand, from 31.3% to 30.5%.
LinkedIn’s estimated Share of Search among social media platforms in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.3% to 2.8% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Reddit in New Zealand rose 15.6% over 11 measured months, from 312K to 361K in August 2026.
How is LinkedIn measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LinkedIn’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.
19 branded search terms
- linkedin advertising
- linkedin advertising management
- linkedin app
- linkedin business manager
- linkedin campaign management
- linkedin clm
- linkedin company page
- linkedin nz
- linkedin online
- linkedin premium
- linkedin premium price
- linkedin profile
- linkedin recruiter
- linkedin sales navigator
- linkedin search
- linkedin social media
- linkedin uk
- linkedin what is it
Who owns LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is owned by 
Microsoft. Brandwave also tracks 
Bing, 
GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, 
LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft 365, 
Microsoft Authenticator, Microsoft Bookings, 
Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Edge, 
Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Surface, Microsoft Teams, 
Microsoft Translator, Microsoft Visio, 
Minecraft, OneDrive, 
OneNote, 
Outlook, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, 
Xbox and Xbox Game Pass, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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