How popular isOrganic Maps?
In October 2026, people searched for Organic Maps by name about 170 times in New Zealand, an 88.9% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.03% of all New Zealand maps and navigation app searches, placing Organic Maps fifth out of five apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about maps and navigation apps, Organic Maps appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Organic Maps is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Google MapsShare of searches 98.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Apple MapsShare of searches 0.81%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WazeShare of searches 0.56%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
AllTrailsShare of searches 0.43%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Organic MapsShare of searches 0.03%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top maps and navigation apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Organic Maps was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Organic Maps is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Google Maps1st
Apple Maps2nd
Waze3rd
Organic Maps4th
AllTrails–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Google Maps4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Apple Maps4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Waze4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Organic Maps3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AllTrails0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about maps and navigation apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which maps or navigation app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best maps and navigation apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best maps or navigation app in New Zealand for driving directions?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“maps app nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best navigation app”
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.
How often do people search for Organic Maps compared with other New Zealand maps and navigation apps?
Share of searches by month for Google Maps, Organic Maps. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Maps | Apple Maps | Waze | AllTrails | Organic Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 98.8% | 0.38% | 0.42% | 0.43% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 98.3% | 0.36% | 0.72% | 0.65% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 98.1% | 0.46% | 0.65% | 0.81% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 98.6% | 0.45% | 0.51% | 0.43% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 98.4% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.43% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 98.2% | 0.68% | 0.54% | 0.52% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 98.6% | 0.44% | 0.56% | 0.36% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 98.7% | 0.55% | 0.43% | 0.29% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 98.4% | 0.55% | 0.54% | 0.43% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 98.7% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.29% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 98.5% | 0.67% | 0.38% | 0.36% | 0.04% |
| Oct 2026 | 98.2% | 0.81% | 0.56% | 0.43% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 98.2% | 576K | -17.6% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 0.81% | 4.8K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.56% | 3.3K | +20.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.43% | 2.5K | -0.78% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.03% | 170 | -34.6% | 0 points |
98.2%
Held 1st. 576K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.81%
Held 2nd. 4.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Waze0.56%
Held 3rd. 3.3K estimated branded searches, +20.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.43%
Held 4th. 2.5K estimated branded searches, -0.78% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.03%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Organic Maps and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Organic Maps
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Organic Maps changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Organic Maps in New Zealand rose from 90 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Organic Maps’ share of searches among maps and navigation apps in New Zealand held steady, from 0.01% to 0.03%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand maps and navigation apps in October 2026?
4 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Organic Maps in New Zealand rose 88.9% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 170 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Apple Maps in New Zealand rose 79.7% over 12 measured months, from 2.7K to 4.8K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Maps in New Zealand fell 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 701K to 576K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AllTrails in New Zealand fell 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 3K to 2.5K in October 2026.
How are Organic Maps’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Organic Maps’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- organic maps
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