Adobe Acrobat Sign vs Dropbox Sign:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Adobe Acrobat Sign had more branded searches than Dropbox Sign among e-signature tools in New Zealand. Adobe Acrobat Sign had about 1,120 branded searches, while Dropbox Sign had 1,040. Adobe Acrobat Sign made up 9% of all e-signature tool searches we track, and Dropbox Sign accounted for 8.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about e-signature tools, Dropbox Sign appeared in four of the five answers and Adobe Acrobat Sign in three. Adobe Acrobat Sign and Dropbox Sign were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Adobe Acrobat Sign, about 8% more searches than Dropbox Sign
Who does AI mention more?
Dropbox Sign, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Adobe Acrobat Sign in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top e-signature tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dropbox Sign was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Adobe Acrobat Sign was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Adobe Acrobat Sign and Dropbox Sign were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Docusign1st- Dropbox Sign2nd
- Adobe Acrobat Sign3rd
PandaDoc4th
signNow5th
Xodo Sign6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Docusign5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Dropbox Sign4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe Acrobat Sign3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- signNow2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PandaDoc2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Xodo Sign2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about e-signature tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which e-signature tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best e-signature tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best e-signature tool in New Zealand for contract signing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“e signature tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital signature software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Adobe Acrobat Sign or Dropbox Sign more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Adobe Acrobat Sign and Dropbox Sign by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six e-signature tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Adobe Acrobat Sign, Dropbox Sign. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Docusign | Adobe Acrobat Sign | Dropbox Sign | signNow | PandaDoc | Xodo Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 71.1% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 71% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 0.25% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.6% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.1% | 8.4% | 8.2% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 72% | 8.6% | 7.4% | 7% | 4.9% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.5% | 9% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 72% | 8.8% | 7% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.3% | 10.4% | 7.7% | 6% | 5.4% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.7% | 10% | 7.8% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.7% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.8% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 6.8% | 0.15% |
| Oct 2026 | 68.5% | 9% | 8.3% | 8% | 5.9% | 0.24% |
How has branded search for Adobe Acrobat Sign and Dropbox Sign changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Adobe Acrobat Sign was ahead of Dropbox Sign in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Adobe Acrobat Sign’s share of searches among e-signature tools in New Zealand moved from 8.4% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2K to 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Dropbox Sign’s share of searches among e-signature tools in New Zealand moved from 7.2% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand e-signature tools in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Adobe Acrobat Sign rose from 3rd to 2nd among e-signature tools in New Zealand.
In October 2026, Dropbox Sign rose from 4th to 3rd among e-signature tools in New Zealand.
How are Adobe Acrobat Sign’s and Dropbox Sign’s branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Acrobat Sign’s and Dropbox Sign’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.
Adobe Acrobat Sign
6 branded search terms
- adobe acrobat sign documents
- adobe acrobat sign pdf
- adobe sign
- adobe sign fill
- adobe sign pdf
- adobeacrobatsign
Dropbox Sign
4 branded search terms
- dropbox sign
- dropbox sign documents
- dropboxsign
- hellosign
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