How popular isMux?
In September 2026, people searched for Mux by name about 20 times in New Zealand, a 100% increase from the previous year. These searches made up <0.01% of all New Zealand video hosting platform searches, placing Mux seventh out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about video hosting platforms, Mux did not appear in any of the answers.
Mux is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
YouTubeShare of searches 99.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VimeoShare of searches 0.21%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WistiaShare of searches <0.01%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
VidyardShare of searches <0.01%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
MuxShare of searches <0.01%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top video hosting platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mux 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
YouTube5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vimeo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wistia5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bunny.net4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cloudflare Stream3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vidyard2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mux0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about video hosting platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which video hosting platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best video hosting platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best video hosting platform in New Zealand for embedded video?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video hosting platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video hosting software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which video hosting platforms compete with Mux?
Share of searches by month for YouTube, Mux. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | YouTube | Vimeo | Wistia | Vidyard | Bunny.net | Cloudflare Stream | Mux |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 99.8% | 0.21% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 99.8% | 0.21% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 99.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 99.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 99.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 99.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 99.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 99.8% | 0.21% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 0.2% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 99.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 99.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 99.8% | 0.21% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 99.8% | 3.4M | -<0.01% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 0.21% | 7K | +19.6% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | <0.01% | 220 | +15.8% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | <0.01% | 50 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | <0.01% | 40 | +33.3% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | <0.01% | 40 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | <0.01% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
YouTube99.8%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, -<0.01% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Vimeo0.21%
Held 2nd. 7K estimated branded searches, +19.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Wistia<0.01%
Held 3rd. 220 estimated branded searches, +15.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Vidyard<0.01%
Held 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
<0.01%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
<0.01%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Mux<0.01%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Mux and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Mux changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mux in New Zealand rose from 10 to 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mux’s share of searches among video hosting platforms in New Zealand held steady at <0.01%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand video hosting platforms in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Bunny.net rose from 6th to 5th among video hosting platforms in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Cloudflare Stream fell from 5th to 6th among video hosting platforms in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mux in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Vidyard in New Zealand fell 44.4% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 50 in September 2026.
How are Mux’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mux’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.
- mux upload video
- mux video
- mux video hosting
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