Digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In October 2026, Publuu was the most searched digital flipbook platform in New Zealand, accounting for 69.8% of all searches among the seven platforms tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Flipsnack was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Flipsnack was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses that gave a list.
PubluuShare of searches 69.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
IssuuShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HeyzineShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FlipHTML5Share of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
FlipsnackShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top digital flipbook platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Flipsnack was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Flipsnack was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Heyzine was second, and Publuu was third.
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.
Flipsnack4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Publuu3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Heyzine3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Issuu2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FlippingBook2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Publitas2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FlipHTML51 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital flipbook platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital flipbook platform in New Zealand for interactive publications?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best flipbook software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online catalogue software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which digital flipbook platforms do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each digital flipbook platform by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven digital flipbook platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Publuu, Issuu, Heyzine, FlipHTML5, Flipsnack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Publuu | Issuu | Heyzine | FlipHTML5 | Flipsnack | FlippingBook | Publitas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 27.8% | 8% | 6.6% | 8% | 0.94% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.5% | 20.1% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 1% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.8% | 24% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.3% | 23.2% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 0.48% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.9% | 27.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 24% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 52.2% | 19.3% | 8.4% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 52% | 23.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.2% | 20.7% | 9% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.53% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.7% | 21.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 0.91% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.1% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 8% | 4.2% | 0.76% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 69.8% | 14% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.8% | 2.4K | +50% | +8.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14% | 480 | +23.1% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.1% | 210 | -19.2% | -3.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.9% | 170 | -19% | -3.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.1% | 140 | +27.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 0.58% | 20 | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 0.58% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
1.
Publuu69.8%
Held 1st. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +8.7 points.
2.
Issuu14%
Held 2nd. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
3.
Heyzine6.1%
Held 3rd. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
4.9%
Held 4th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
4.1%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.58%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
7.
Publitas0.58%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand?
7 brands
In October 2026, Publuu was the most searched among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 2.4K branded searches, 69.8% of all searches for the seven tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index. Issuu is in 2nd place, 55.8 percentage points behind at 14%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.2% → 69.8% | 69.8%Oct 2026 | 45.7%Aug 2026 | 1st | |
| 27.8% → 14% | 27.8%Nov 2025 | 14%Oct 2026 | 2nd | |
| 8% → 6.1% | 11.9%Aug 2026 | 6.1%Oct 2026 | 4th → 3rd | |
| 6.6% → 4.9% | 12.9%May 2026 | 4.9%Oct 2026 | 5th → 4th | |
| 8% → 4.1% | 8%Nov 2025 | 4.1%Oct 2026 | 3rd → 5th | |
| 0.94% → 0.58% | 2.7%Jul 2026 | 0.4%May 2026 | 7th → 6th | |
| 1.4% → 0.58% | 1.4%Nov 2025 | 0.4%Jun 2026 | 6th → 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Publuu’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand increased from 47.2% to 69.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Issuu’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand decreased from 27.8% to 14%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Heyzine’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand decreased from 8% to 6.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, FlipHTML5’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand decreased from 6.6% to 4.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Flipsnack’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand decreased from 8% to 4.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Publitas’ share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand decreased from 1.4% to 0.58%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Publuu’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand peaked at 69.8% in October 2026 and was lowest at 45.7% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Heyzine’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand peaked at 11.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 6.1% in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, FlipHTML5’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand peaked at 12.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 4.9% in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, FlippingBook’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand peaked at 2.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 0.4% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Publitas’ share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand peaked at 1.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 0.4% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Heyzine rose from 4th to 3rd among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, FlipHTML5 rose from 5th to 4th among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Flipsnack fell from 3rd to 5th among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, FlippingBook rose from 7th to 6th among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Publitas fell from 6th to 7th among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand digital flipbook platforms in October 2026?
7 changes

In October 2026, Publuu gained share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand, from 61.1% to 69.8%.

In October 2026, Heyzine lost share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand, from 9.9% to 6.1%.

In October 2026, FlipHTML5 lost share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand, from 8% to 4.9%.

In October 2026, Issuu lost share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand, from 14.9% to 14%.

In October 2026, Publitas lost share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand, from 1.1% to 0.58%.

FlippingBook’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.7% to 0.58% in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Flipsnack in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in October 2026.
How are branded searches counted for digital flipbook platforms?
7 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among digital flipbook platforms comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
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