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deskbird vs Robin:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, deskbird had more branded searches than Robin among desk booking platforms in New Zealand. deskbird had about 390 branded searches, while Robin had 40. deskbird made up 33.3% of all desk booking platform searches we track, and Robin accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about desk booking platforms, deskbird appeared in all five answers and Robin in two. deskbird was mentioned before Robin in four out of five answers.

Among desk booking platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

deskbird, about 10 searches for every 1 for Robin

deskbird 390 searchesRobin 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

deskbird, mentioned in every answer we collected

deskbird in 5 of 5Robin in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

deskbird, named ahead of Robin in 4 of 5 answers

deskbird first in 4Robin first in 1

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Top desk booking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, deskbird appeared in all five answers. Robin was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. deskbird was listed before Robin in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. deskbird1st
  2. Skedda2nd
  3. Microsoft Places3rd
  4. Envoy4th
  5. Robin5th
  6. Kadence6th
  7. Officely7th
  8. OfficeRnD–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • deskbird5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Envoy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Skedda4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Microsoft Places4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kadence4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Robin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Officely2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • OfficeRnD0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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.

Is deskbird or Robin more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for deskbird and Robin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight desk booking platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

deskbird and Robin among desk booking platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for deskbird, Robin. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSkeddadeskbirdMicrosoft PlacesOfficeRnDRobinEnvoyKadenceOfficely
Oct 202540.7%40.7%5.9%7.6%2.5%0.85%0.85%0.85%
Nov 202538.7%47.6%4%5.6%1.6%0.81%0.81%0.81%
Dec 202529.5%54.5%5.7%5.7%2.3%1.1%0%1.1%
Jan 202639%48%5.7%3.3%1.6%0.81%0.81%0.81%
Feb 202647.6%38.7%5.6%3.2%2.4%0.81%0.81%0.81%
Mar 202650.7%33.8%6.3%6.3%1.4%0.7%0%0.7%
Apr 202642.9%42.9%6.3%4.5%1.8%0.89%0%0.89%
May 202648.4%39.3%5.7%3.3%1.6%0.82%0%0.82%
Jun 202648.4%39.3%5.7%4.1%1.6%0%0%0.82%
Jul 202649.2%40%4.2%4.2%1.7%0.83%0%0%
Aug 202648.8%39.7%5.8%3.3%1.7%0%0%0.83%
Sep 202650.4%33.3%6%4.3%3.4%0.85%0.85%0.85%

How has the deskbird and Robin comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • deskbird was ahead of Robin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, deskbird’s share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand moved from 40.7% to 33.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 390.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Robin’s share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 40.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand desk booking platforms in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Robin gained share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 3.4%.

  2. In September 2026, deskbird lost share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand, from 39.7% to 33.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using deskbird’s and Robin’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.

deskbird

1 branded search term

  • deskbird

Robin

3 branded search terms

  • robin desk booking
  • robin powered
  • robin workplace

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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