How popular isMicrosoft 365 in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 70.5K branded searches for Microsoft 365 in New Zealand which is down 26.1% over the last 11 months. Microsoft 365 holds 81.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand office suites and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity.
Microsoft 36581.5%
Google Workspace12.4%LibreOffice6.1%
Zoho Workplace0.07%
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Which office suites compete with Microsoft 365?
Share of Search by month for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, LibreOffice. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace | LibreOffice | Zoho Workplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.5% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.6% | 11.5% | 4.8% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.5% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.2% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.5% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.4% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 84% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.5% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.1% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.5% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 81.5% | 70.5K | -7.4% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.4% | 10.7K | -19% | -1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.1% | 5.3K | +18.7% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.07% | 60 | -40% | 0 points |
81.5%
held 1st · 70.5K estimated branded searches · -7.4% vs prior month · +0.4 points
12.4%
held 2nd · 10.7K estimated branded searches · -19% vs prior month · -1.7 points
6.1%
held 3rd · 5.3K estimated branded searches · +18.7% vs prior month · +1.4 points
0.07%
held 4th · 60 estimated branded searches · -40% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between Microsoft 365 and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Microsoft 365 changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft 365 in New Zealand fell from 95.4K to 70.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Microsoft 365’s estimated Share of Search among office suites in New Zealand decreased from 89% to 81.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Microsoft 365’s estimated Share of Search among office suites in New Zealand peaked at 89% in October 2025 and was lowest at 81.1% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand office suites in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, LibreOffice gained estimated Share of Search among office suites in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 6.1%.

In August 2026, Google Workspace lost estimated Share of Search among office suites in New Zealand, from 14.1% to 12.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft 365 in New Zealand fell 26.1% over 11 measured months, from 95.4K to 70.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zoho Workplace in New Zealand fell 25% over 11 measured months, from 80 to 60 in August 2026.
How is Microsoft 365 measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft 365’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.
26 branded search terms
- micro office 365
- microsoft 365
- microsoft 365 business
- microsoft 365 business plans
- microsoft 365 business premium
- microsoft 365 business standard
- microsoft 365 cost
- microsoft 365 email
- microsoft 365 for mac
- microsoft 365 near me
- microsoft 365 nz
- microsoft 365 office
- microsoft 365 online
- microsoft 365 personal
- microsoft 365 plans
- microsoft 365 subscriptions
- microsoft 365 suite
- microsoft office
- microsoft office for mac
- microsoft office suite
- microsoft365
- microsoft365 email
- microsoft365 nz
- microsoft365 office
- office 365
- office 365 email
Who owns Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is owned by Microsoft. Brandwave also tracks Microsoft Copilot,
Bing,
GitHub Actions,
GitHub Copilot, LinkedIn,
LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft Advertising,
Microsoft Authenticator, Microsoft Azure,
Microsoft Bookings, Microsoft Clarity,
Microsoft Dynamics 365,
Microsoft Edge,
Microsoft Forms,
Microsoft Power Apps,
Microsoft PowerPoint,
Microsoft Surface,
Microsoft Teams, Microsoft To Do,
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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