AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, HeyGen was the most searched AI avatar video platform in New Zealand, accounting for 53% of all searches among the five platforms we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, HeyGen showed up in every answer. HeyGen was recommended most often, coming first in all four responses that gave a list.
HeyGenShare of searches 53%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
D-IDShare of searches 35.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SynthesiaShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ColossyanShare of searches 0.15%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ElaiShare of searches 0.15%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top AI avatar video platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, HeyGen appeared every time. HeyGen was recommended most often, coming first in all four answers that gave a list. Synthesia was second, and D-ID was third. Elai, which ranked fifth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
- HeyGen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Synthesia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- D-ID3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Colossyan2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Elai0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI avatar video platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI avatar video platform in New Zealand for marketing videos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ai video avatar”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“avatar video maker”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which AI avatar video platforms do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each AI avatar video platform by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five AI avatar video platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for HeyGen, D-ID, Synthesia. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HeyGen | D-ID | Synthesia | Colossyan | Elai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.7% | 31.8% | 19.6% | 0.27% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 48% | 32% | 19.3% | 0.27% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.8% | 32% | 18.5% | 0.51% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.1% | 28.6% | 16.8% | 0.3% | 0.15% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.1% | 28.5% | 16.5% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.3% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 0.24% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.1% | 25.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 55.6% | 30.3% | 13.7% | 0.25% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.3% | 25.6% | 14.6% | 0.4% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 30% | 12.6% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.4% | 26.1% | 12.9% | 0.41% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 53% | 35.3% | 11.3% | 0.15% | 0.15% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -7.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.3% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +9.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.3% | 770 | -18.1% | -1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.15% | 10 | -66.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.15% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
HeyGen53%
Held 1st. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -7.4 points.
2.
D-ID35.3%
Held 2nd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +9.2 points.
11.3%
Held 3rd. 770 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
0.15%
Held 4th. 10 estimated branded searches, -66.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Elai0.15%
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, HeyGen was the most searched among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 3.6K branded searches, 53% of all searches for the five we track. D-ID is in 2nd place, 17.7 percentage points behind at 35.3%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeyGen | 47.7% → 53% | 60.4%Aug 2026 | 47.7%Oct 2025 | 1st |
| D-ID | 31.8% → 35.3% | 35.3%Sep 2026 | 25.5%Apr 2026 | 2nd |
| Synthesia | 19.6% → 11.3% | 19.6%Oct 2025 | 11.3%Sep 2026 | 3rd |
| Colossyan | 0.27% → 0.15% | 0.51%Dec 2025 | 0.15%Sep 2026 | 5th → 4th |
| Elai | 0.53% → 0.15% | 0.53%Oct 2025 | 0.12%Mar 2026 | 4th → 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HeyGen’s share of searches among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand increased from 47.7% to 53%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, D-ID’s share of searches among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand increased from 31.8% to 35.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Synthesia’s share of searches among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand decreased from 19.6% to 11.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HeyGen’s share of searches among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand peaked at 60.4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 47.7% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, D-ID’s share of searches among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand peaked at 35.3% in September 2026 and was lowest at 25.5% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Colossyan rose from 5th to 4th among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elai fell from 4th to 5th among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand AI avatar video platforms in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, D-ID gained share of searches among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand, from 26.1% to 35.3%.
In September 2026, HeyGen lost share of searches among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand, from 60.4% to 53%.
In September 2026, Synthesia lost share of searches among AI avatar video platforms in New Zealand, from 12.9% to 11.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Elai in New Zealand fell 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 10 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Colossyan in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.
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