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GrowthBook vs Statsig:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, GrowthBook had more branded searches than Statsig among feature flag tools in New Zealand. GrowthBook had about 70 branded searches, while Statsig had 50. GrowthBook made up 14.3% of all feature flag tool searches we track, and Statsig accounted for 10.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about feature flag tools, GrowthBook appeared in three of the five answers and Statsig in two. GrowthBook was mentioned before Statsig in three out of four answers.

Among feature flag tools in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

GrowthBook, about 40% more searches than Statsig

GrowthBook 70 searchesStatsig 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

GrowthBook, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Statsig in 2

GrowthBook in 3 of 5Statsig in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

GrowthBook, named ahead of Statsig in 3 of 4 answers

GrowthBook first in 3Statsig first in 1

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Top feature flag tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GrowthBook was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Statsig was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. GrowthBook was listed before Statsig in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. LaunchDarkly1st
  2. Unleash2nd
  3. GrowthBook3rd
  4. Flagsmith4th
  5. Statsig5th
  6. ConfigCat6th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • LaunchDarkly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Flagsmith4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Unleash4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • GrowthBook3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Statsig2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ConfigCat1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 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 GrowthBook or Statsig more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for GrowthBook and Statsig by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six feature flag tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

GrowthBook and Statsig among feature flag tools in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLaunchDarklyGrowthBookStatsigConfigCatFlagsmithUnleash
Oct 202564.5%8.1%17.7%3.2%3.2%3.2%
Nov 202557.4%10.6%10.6%8.5%8.5%4.3%
Dec 202556.4%12.8%12.8%7.7%7.7%2.6%
Jan 202654%18%12%6%6%4%
Feb 202654%14%16%6%6%4%
Mar 202653.2%11.3%17.7%6.5%8.1%3.2%
Apr 202651.9%17.3%17.3%5.8%5.8%1.9%
May 202658.3%15%11.7%6.7%6.7%1.7%
Jun 202650.9%15.8%14%7%8.8%3.5%
Jul 202657.4%18%9.8%6.6%6.6%1.6%
Aug 202657.6%15.3%8.5%8.5%6.8%3.4%
Sep 202659.2%14.3%10.2%8.2%4.1%4.1%

How has the GrowthBook and Statsig comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: GrowthBook took it in January 2026, Statsig took it in February 2026, GrowthBook took it in May 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GrowthBook’s share of searches among feature flag tools in New Zealand moved from 8.1% to 14.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Statsig’s share of searches among feature flag tools in New Zealand moved from 17.7% to 10.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 50.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand feature flag tools in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Statsig overtook ConfigCat to rank 3rd among feature flag tools in New Zealand, with 10.2% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, GrowthBook lost share of searches among feature flag tools in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 14.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GrowthBook’s and Statsig’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.

GrowthBook

1 branded search term

  • growthbook

Statsig

2 branded search terms

  • statsig
  • statsig feature flags

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