How popular isMaze in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 50 branded searches for Maze in New Zealand which is down 37.5% over the last 11 months. Maze holds 4.6% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand UX research tools and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Optimal Workshop41.7%UserTesting41.7%
Lyssna11.1%
Maze4.6%Dovetail0.93%
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Which UX research tools compete with Maze?
Share of Search by month for Optimal Workshop, UserTesting, Lyssna, Maze. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Optimal Workshop | UserTesting | Lyssna | Maze | Dovetail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.1% | 36.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.8% | 44.8% | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.1% | 52.5% | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.8% | 54.1% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.2% | 45.3% | 7% | 9.3% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 34.8% | 13% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.4% | 46.5% | 9.9% | 8.5% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 34.7% | 42.7% | 8% | 13.3% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.4% | 53.4% | 6.8% | 10.2% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.5% | 53.4% | 8% | 8% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.7% | 41.7% | 11.1% | 4.6% | 0.93% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 41.7% | 450 | +73.1% | +12.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 41.7% | 450 | -4.3% | -11.7 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.1% | 120 | +71.4% | +3.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.6% | 50 | -28.6% | -3.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.93% | 10 | 0% | -0.2 points |
41.7%
moved from 2nd to 1st · 450 estimated branded searches · +73.1% vs prior month · +12.1 points
41.7%
moved from 1st to 2nd · 450 estimated branded searches · -4.3% vs prior month · -11.7 points
3.
Lyssna11.1%
held 3rd · 120 estimated branded searches · +71.4% vs prior month · +3.2 points
4.
Maze4.6%
held 4th · 50 estimated branded searches · -28.6% vs prior month · -3.3 points
5.
Dovetail
0.93%
held 5th · 10 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.2 points
Compare search popularity between Maze and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Maze changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Maze in New Zealand fell from 80 to 50.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Maze’s estimated Share of Search among UX research tools in New Zealand decreased from 9.8% to 4.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Maze’s estimated Share of Search among UX research tools in New Zealand peaked at 13.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 4.6% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Maze fell from 3rd to 4th among UX research tools in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand UX research tools in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Optimal Workshop overtook UserTesting to take the highest estimated Share of Search among UX research tools in New Zealand, at 41.7%.

In August 2026, Lyssna gained estimated Share of Search among UX research tools in New Zealand, from 8% to 11.1%.
In August 2026, UserTesting lost estimated Share of Search among UX research tools in New Zealand, from 53.4% to 41.7%.

In August 2026, Maze lost estimated Share of Search among UX research tools in New Zealand, from 8% to 4.6%.
How is Maze measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Maze’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.
6 branded search terms
- maze design
- maze testing
- maze usability
- maze user testing
- maze ux
- maze ux research
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