EndNote vs MyBib:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, MyBib had more branded searches than EndNote among citation and reference tools in New Zealand. MyBib had about 4,550 branded searches, while EndNote had 1,050. MyBib made up 31.7% of all citation and reference tool searches we track, and EndNote accounted for 7.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about citation and reference tools, EndNote appeared in all five answers and MyBib in two. EndNote was mentioned before MyBib in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
MyBib, about 4 searches for every 1 for EndNote
Who does AI mention more?
EndNote, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
EndNote, named ahead of MyBib in every answer
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Top citation and reference tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, EndNote appeared in all five answers. MyBib was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. EndNote was listed before MyBib in every answer.
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.
Zotero5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- EndNote5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mendeley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- MyBib2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Scribbr1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Citation Machine0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which citation and reference tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best citation and reference tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best citation and reference tool in New Zealand for referencing assignments?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best citation tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“referencing 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 20, 2026.
Is EndNote or MyBib more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for EndNote and MyBib by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six citation and reference tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for MyBib, EndNote. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | MyBib | Scribbr | Zotero | Citation Machine | EndNote | Mendeley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 23.5% | 29.4% | 20.3% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 14.6% | 24.2% | 25.7% | 10% | 12% | 13.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 12.9% | 18.8% | 32% | 11.6% | 13.2% | 11.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 16.8% | 21.7% | 27.8% | 10.9% | 14.4% | 8.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 26% | 20.9% | 21.6% | 14.8% | 11.1% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.7% | 22.1% | 18.7% | 15% | 8.1% | 5.4% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 22.8% | 15.4% | 18.1% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.1% | 27.5% | 12.9% | 18.8% | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.8% | 18% | 23% | 14% | 11.7% | 5.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.9% | 18.4% | 16.2% | 14.4% | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.2% | 19.1% | 17% | 13.9% | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 31.7% | 22.2% | 19.4% | 13.9% | 7.3% | 5.6% |
How has branded search for EndNote and MyBib changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: EndNote took it in January 2026, MyBib took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, EndNote’s share of searches among citation and reference tools in New Zealand moved from 7.6% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 810 to 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, MyBib’s share of searches among citation and reference tools in New Zealand moved from 23.5% to 31.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.5K to 4.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand citation and reference tools in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, MyBib lost share of searches among citation and reference tools in New Zealand, from 36.2% to 31.7%.
In October 2026, EndNote lost share of searches among citation and reference tools in New Zealand, from 8.8% to 7.3%.
How are EndNote’s and MyBib’s branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using EndNote’s and MyBib’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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