How popular isLiveChat in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 60 branded searches for LiveChat in New Zealand which is up 100% over the last 11 months. LiveChat holds 3.2% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand chatbot builders and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
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Which chatbot builders compete with LiveChat?
Share of Search by month for Manychat, Tidio, LiveChat. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Manychat | Tidio | LiveChat | Drift | Chatfuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.7% | 15% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.8% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.3% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 0.65% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.2% | 10.7% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 83% | 12% | 3% | 1% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 84.8% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.5% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 1% | 0.52% |
| May 2026 | 85.1% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 1% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.5% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 0.52% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.4% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.53% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.8% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 87.8% | 1.7K | -1.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.3% | 120 | +9.1% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.2% | 60 | -14.3% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 30 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 20 | +100% | +0.5 points |
1.
Manychat87.8%
held 1st · 1.7K estimated branded searches · -1.2% vs prior month · -0.6 points
2.
Tidio6.3%
held 2nd · 120 estimated branded searches · +9.1% vs prior month · +0.6 points
3.
LiveChat3.2%
held 3rd · 60 estimated branded searches · -14.3% vs prior month · -0.5 points
4.
Drift
1.6%
held 4th · 30 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
5.
Chatfuel1.1%
held 5th · 20 estimated branded searches · +100% vs prior month · +0.5 points
Compare search popularity between LiveChat and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for LiveChat changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LiveChat in New Zealand rose from 30 to 60.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LiveChat’s estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders in New Zealand increased from 2.3% to 3.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LiveChat’s estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders in New Zealand peaked at 3.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chatbot builders in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Tidio gained estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 6.3%.

In August 2026, Chatfuel gained estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders in New Zealand, from 0.53% to 1.1%.

In August 2026, Manychat lost estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders in New Zealand, from 88.4% to 87.8%.

In August 2026, LiveChat lost estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders in New Zealand, from 3.7% to 3.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Drift in New Zealand rose 50% over 11 measured months, from 20 to 30 in August 2026.
How is LiveChat measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LiveChat’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.
5 branded search terms
- livechat app
- livechat chat widget
- livechat chatbot
- livechat live chat
- livechat software
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