How popular isLucidchart?
In September 2026, people searched for Lucidchart by name about 2,200 times in New Zealand, a 10.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 8.8% of all New Zealand diagramming tool searches, placing Lucidchart fourth out of six tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about diagramming tools, Lucidchart appeared in all answers and was the joint most recommended of the six.
Lucidchart is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the joint most recommended in AI answers.
MiroShare of searches 55.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
WhimsicalShare of searches 13.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
draw.ioShare of searches 13.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LucidchartShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Microsoft VisioShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top diagramming tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lucidchart appeared in all five answers. Lucidchart is the joint most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- draw.io1st
- Lucidchart1st
- Microsoft Visio3rd
- Miro4th
- Whimsical–
Creately–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Miro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- draw.io5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Lucidchart5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Visio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Whimsical0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Creately0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about diagramming tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which diagramming tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best diagramming tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best diagramming tool in New Zealand for flowcharts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“diagramming tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flowchart software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which diagramming tools compete with Lucidchart?
Share of searches by month for Miro, Whimsical, draw.io, Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Miro | Whimsical | draw.io | Lucidchart | Microsoft Visio | Creately |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59% | 9.6% | 14.3% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 0.36% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.2% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 7.9% | 9.1% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.6% | 12.5% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 8.4% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.3% | 15% | 8% | 6.3% | 9.2% | 0.25% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 10.9% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.6% | 9.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 9.2% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.6% | 13.4% | 13.3% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 50.4% | 11.9% | 17.9% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.1% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 7.5% | 8.6% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.5% | 13.4% | 13.3% | 7.7% | 8.9% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 11% | 13.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.6% | 13.4% | 13.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.09% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.6% | 12.2K | -18.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 13.4% | 2.9K | 0% | +2.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 13.3% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.8% | 1.9K | -22.5% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.8% | 1.9K | -22.9% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.09% | 20 | -71.4% | -0.2 points |
1.
Miro55.6%
Held 1st. 12.2K estimated branded searches, -18.7% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
13.4%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
3.
draw.io13.3%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.8%
Held 4th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -22.5% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
8.8%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -22.9% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.
Creately0.09%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, -71.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Lucidchart and its closest rivals
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8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Lucidchart changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lucidchart in New Zealand rose from 2K to 2.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lucidchart’s share of searches among diagramming tools in New Zealand increased from 7.6% to 8.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lucidchart’s share of searches among diagramming tools in New Zealand peaked at 9.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 5.7% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lucidchart rose from 5th to 4th among diagramming tools in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand diagramming tools in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Whimsical overtook draw.io to rank 2nd among diagramming tools in New Zealand, with 13.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Miro lost share of searches among diagramming tools in New Zealand, from 56.4% to 55.6%.
In September 2026, Microsoft Visio lost share of searches among diagramming tools in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 8.8%.
In September 2026, Lucidchart lost share of searches among diagramming tools in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 8.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Creately in New Zealand fell 77.8% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 20 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for draw.io in New Zealand fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are Lucidchart’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lucidchart’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.
- flowchart lucidchart
- lucidchart
- lucidchart diagram
- lucidchart flowchart maker
- lucidchart process map
- lucidchart venn diagram
- lucidchart whiteboard
Who owns Lucidchart?
Lucidchart is owned by 
Lucid Software. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Lucid Software.
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Where does Lucidchart compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagramming tools | 4th of 6 | 8.8% | Shown above |
| Online whiteboard tools | 3rd of 7 | 10.7% | Show ranking |
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