How popular isStackAdapt?
In October 2026, people searched for StackAdapt by name about 90 times in New Zealand, a 10% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.44% of all New Zealand digital ad buying platform searches, placing StackAdapt fourth out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about digital ad buying platforms, StackAdapt appeared in one of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
StackAdapt is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Google AdsShare of searches 88.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Meta AdsShare of searches 9.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LinkedIn AdsShare of searches 0.83%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
StackAdaptShare of searches 0.44%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
The Trade DeskShare of searches 0.34%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top digital ad buying platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, StackAdapt was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. StackAdapt is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
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.
Meta Ads4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The Trade Desk4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Google Ads3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LinkedIn Ads2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
StackAdapt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AdRoll0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Basis Technologies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Quantcast0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital ad buying platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital ad buying platform in New Zealand for a marketing team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“programmatic advertising platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital media buying platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for StackAdapt compared with other New Zealand digital ad buying platforms?
Share of searches by month for Google Ads, Meta Ads, StackAdapt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Ads | Meta Ads | LinkedIn Ads | StackAdapt | The Trade Desk | AdRoll | Basis Technologies | Quantcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 89.6% | 7.9% | 1% | 0.55% | 0.67% | 0.12% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.1% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 0.36% | 0.8% | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.4% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 0.49% | 0.99% | 0.14% | 0.07% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 87.2% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1% | 0.22% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 87.1% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 0.41% | 1.2% | 0.18% | 0.06% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.9% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 0.42% | 0.65% | 0.12% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 86.3% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 0.41% | 0.64% | 0.18% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.6% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 0.41% | 0.65% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.6% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 0.41% | 0.53% | 0.24% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.7% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.83% | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.2% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.06% |
| Oct 2026 | 88.9% | 9.3% | 0.83% | 0.44% | 0.34% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 88.9% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.3% | 1.9K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.83% | 170 | -19% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 0.44% | 90 | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 0.34% | 70 | -36.4% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.1% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.05% | 10 | -50% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.05% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
88.9%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
2.
Meta Ads9.3%
Held 2nd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
0.83%
Held 3rd. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.44%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.34%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
AdRoll0.1%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.05%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.05%
Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between StackAdapt and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for StackAdapt changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for StackAdapt in New Zealand fell from 100 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, StackAdapt rose from 5th to 4th among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand digital ad buying platforms in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, Google Ads gained share of searches among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand, from 86.2% to 88.9%.

In October 2026, Meta Ads lost share of searches among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand, from 11.1% to 9.3%.

LinkedIn Ads’ share of searches among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.5% to 0.83% in October 2026.

In October 2026, StackAdapt rose from 5th to 4th among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand.

In October 2026, The Trade Desk fell from 4th to 5th among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand.
How are StackAdapt’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using StackAdapt’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.
- stackadapt
- stackadapt ctv
- stackadapt dsp
- stackadapt programmatic
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Where does StackAdapt compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital ad buying platforms | 4th of 8 | 0.44% | Shown above |
| Programmatic advertising platforms | 1st of 6 | 39.1% | Show ranking |

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