How popular isWebex?
In September 2026, people searched for Webex by name about 800 times in New Zealand, a 20% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1% of all New Zealand video conferencing tool searches, placing Webex fourth out of six tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about video conferencing tools, Webex appeared in three of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Webex is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Google MeetShare of searches 64.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Microsoft TeamsShare of searches 27.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ZoomShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WebexShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
WherebyShare of searches 0.62%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top video conferencing tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Webex was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Webex is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Zoom1st
- Microsoft Teams2nd
- Google Meet3rd
- Webex4th
Jitsi Meet5th- Whereby–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Google Meet4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Microsoft Teams4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Zoom4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Webex3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Jitsi Meet2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Whereby0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about video conferencing tools
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which video conferencing tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best video conferencing tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best video conferencing tool in New Zealand for remote meetings?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video conferencing tool”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video meeting 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 conferencing tools compete with Webex?
Share of searches by month for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Meet | Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Webex | Whereby | Jitsi Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 31% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.6% | 27.3% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.39% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.7% | 21% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.64% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.7% | 27.6% | 6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 39.2% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.38% |
| Mar 2026 | 49% | 41.2% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.5% | 30.5% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 60.1% | 30.4% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.37% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.8% | 34.3% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.4% | 31% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.44% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.42% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.4% | 27.6% | 5.9% | 1% | 0.62% | 0.49% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.4% | 51.5K | +20.8% | +7.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.6% | 22.1K | -13.6% | -6.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.9% | 4.7K | -8.2% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1% | 800 | -20% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.62% | 500 | -43.8% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.49% | 390 | +21.9% | +0.1 points |
64.4%
Held 1st. 51.5K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +7.9 points.
27.6%
Held 2nd. 22.1K estimated branded searches, -13.6% vs prior month. Share -6.2 points.
3.
Zoom5.9%
Held 3rd. 4.7K estimated branded searches, -8.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.
Webex1%
Held 4th. 800 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Whereby0.62%
Held 5th. 500 estimated branded searches, -43.8% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
0.49%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Webex and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Webex
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Webex changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Webex in New Zealand fell from 1K to 800.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Webex’s share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand held steady, from 1.4% to 1%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand video conferencing tools in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Google Meet gained share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand, from 56.5% to 64.4%.
In September 2026, Microsoft Teams lost share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand, from 33.8% to 27.6%.
In September 2026, Zoom lost share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 5.9%.
In September 2026, Whereby lost share of searches among video conferencing tools in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 0.62%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Webex in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 800 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Jitsi Meet in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 390 in September 2026.
How are Webex’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Webex’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.
- webex
- webex app
- webex meeting
- webex video call
Who owns Webex?
Webex is owned by 
Cisco. Brandwave also tracks 
Cisco Duo, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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