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How popular isMathway?

In September 2026, people searched for Mathway by name about 390 times in New Zealand, a 48% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.57% of all New Zealand maths app searches, placing Mathway seventh out of eight apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about maths apps, Mathway did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Mathway is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. Maths BuddyShare of searches 39.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. DesmosShare of searches 39.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. Khan AcademyShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. GeoGebraShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  5. MathwayShare of searches 0.57%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top maths apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mathway 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.

  1. Photomath1st
  2. Maths Buddy2nd
  3. Khan Academy3rd
  4. Desmos4th
  5. Wolfram Alpha5th
  6. GeoGebra6th
  7. Symbolab7th
  8. Mathway–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Photomath4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Maths Buddy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Desmos2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Khan Academy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GeoGebra2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wolfram Alpha2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Symbolab1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mathway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which maths apps compete with Mathway?

Mathway against maths apps in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Maths Buddy, Desmos, Khan Academy, GeoGebra, Wolfram Alpha, Mathway. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthMaths BuddyDesmosKhan AcademyGeoGebraWolfram AlphaSymbolabMathwayPhotomath
Oct 202542.1%34.6%15.6%2.1%2.5%1.3%0.96%0.73%
Nov 202550.8%23.2%18.8%2.5%2.5%0.97%0.61%0.63%
Dec 202533.8%23%34.3%2.1%4.6%0.97%0.77%0.56%
Jan 20268.7%35.5%44.7%2.2%5.6%1.6%0.97%0.87%
Feb 202637.1%43.7%13.9%1.8%1.7%0.74%0.56%0.39%
Mar 202637.6%44.7%11.5%1.9%2.4%1.1%0.48%0.36%
Apr 202629.1%47%16.4%2.7%2.9%1.1%0.59%0.35%
May 202636.3%44.2%13.7%2.2%1.8%0.99%0.52%0.28%
Jun 202636.4%43.5%13.9%2.2%1.9%1.1%0.76%0.25%
Jul 202633.9%36.5%19.7%3.7%3.1%2%0.82%0.3%
Aug 202638.2%39.2%14.5%3.5%2.3%1.4%0.6%0.27%
Sep 202639.8%39.7%14.9%2%2%0.67%0.57%0.29%

  1. 1.Maths Buddy

    39.8%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

  2. 2.Desmos

    39.7%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -20.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  3. 3.Khan Academy

    14.9%

    Held 3rd. 10.2K estimated branded searches, -19.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  4. 4.GeoGebra

    2%

    Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -54.1% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  5. 5.Wolfram Alpha

    2%

    Held 5th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -31.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  6. 6.Symbolab

    0.67%

    Held 6th. 460 estimated branded searches, -61.7% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  7. 7.Mathway

    0.57%

    Held 7th. 390 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Photomath

    0.29%

    Held 8th. 200 estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Mathway changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mathway in New Zealand fell from 750 to 390.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mathway’s share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand held steady, from 0.96% to 0.57%.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand maths apps in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Maths Buddy overtook Desmos to become the leader among maths apps in New Zealand, with 39.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Desmos gained share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand, from 39.2% to 39.7%.

  3. In September 2026, GeoGebra lost share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 2%.

  4. In September 2026, Symbolab lost share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 0.67%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Photomath in New Zealand fell 64.9% over 12 measured months, from 570 to 200 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mathway in New Zealand fell 48% over 12 measured months, from 750 to 390 in September 2026.

How are Mathway’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mathway’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.

  • mathway
  • mathway calculator
  • mathway fraction calculator
  • mathway solver

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