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AutoDS vs CJdropshipping:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, CJdropshipping had more branded searches than AutoDS among dropshipping apps in New Zealand. CJdropshipping had about 590 branded searches, while AutoDS had 400. CJdropshipping made up 22.9% of all dropshipping app searches we track, and AutoDS accounted for 15.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dropshipping apps, CJdropshipping appeared in four of the five answers and AutoDS in two. CJdropshipping was mentioned before AutoDS in three out of four answers.

Among dropshipping apps in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

CJdropshipping, about 48% more searches than AutoDS

CJdropshipping 590 searchesAutoDS 400 searches

Who does AI mention more?

CJdropshipping, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, AutoDS in 2

CJdropshipping in 4 of 5AutoDS in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

CJdropshipping, named ahead of AutoDS in 3 of 4 answers

CJdropshipping first in 3AutoDS first in 1

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Top dropshipping apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CJdropshipping was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. AutoDS was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CJdropshipping was listed before AutoDS in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. DSers1st
  2. CJdropshipping2nd
  3. Zendrop3rd
  4. Syncee4th
  5. Printful5th
  6. AutoDS6th
  7. Spocket7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • CJdropshipping4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Printful4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • DSers4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Syncee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Zendrop2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AutoDS2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Spocket2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is AutoDS or CJdropshipping more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for AutoDS and CJdropshipping by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven dropshipping apps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

AutoDS and CJdropshipping among dropshipping apps in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthZendropCJdropshippingPrintfulAutoDSDSersSpocketSyncee
Oct 202518%17.4%26.3%21.9%6.9%7.5%2.1%
Nov 202517.5%21.6%25.7%21.6%6.4%5.2%2%
Dec 202521.5%21.2%21.2%21.5%7.9%5.3%1.5%
Jan 202619.1%24.3%21.7%19.3%7.2%6.5%2%
Feb 202618.3%21.3%26.8%18.3%6.7%6.4%2.1%
Mar 202615.5%23.3%27.3%15.5%8.4%7.8%2.2%
Apr 202616.2%26.3%28.6%14.3%7.1%5.8%1.6%
May 202618%27.2%26%15.4%6.5%5.6%1.2%
Jun 202618.3%27%25.9%15.1%7.9%4.3%1.4%
Jul 202614.8%24.4%26.6%19.2%8.5%4.8%1.8%
Aug 202615.7%25.5%28.2%16.9%7.1%4.7%2%
Sep 202623.3%22.9%22.9%15.5%8.9%4.7%1.9%

How has the AutoDS and CJdropshipping comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: CJdropshipping took it in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AutoDS’s share of searches among dropshipping apps in New Zealand moved from 21.9% to 15.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 730 to 400.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CJdropshipping’s share of searches among dropshipping apps in New Zealand moved from 17.4% to 22.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 580 to 590.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand dropshipping apps in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Zendrop overtook Printful and 2 others to become the leader among dropshipping apps in New Zealand, with 23.3% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, CJdropshipping lost share of searches among dropshipping apps in New Zealand, from 25.5% to 22.9%.

  3. In September 2026, AutoDS lost share of searches among dropshipping apps in New Zealand, from 16.9% to 15.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AutoDS’s and CJdropshipping’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.

AutoDS

3 branded search terms

  • autods
  • autods dropshipping
  • autods suppliers

CJdropshipping

3 branded search terms

  • cj dropshipping
  • cjdropshipping
  • cjdropshipping dropshipping

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