Large file transfer services in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, WeTransfer was the most searched among large file transfer services in New Zealand, with an estimated 22.8K branded searches and 97.4% estimated Share of Search within this set.
WeTransfer97.4%
TransferNow1.8%
Smash0.43%Filemail0.34%
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Compare the large file sending services New Zealand creatives and businesses share files with. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for WeTransfer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | WeTransfer | TransferNow | Smash | Filemail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 97.1% | 2.1% | 0.26% | 0.55% |
| Nov 2025 | 97.4% | 1.7% | 0.43% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 97.6% | 1.5% | 0.37% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 97.4% | 1.5% | 0.58% | 0.52% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.6% | 1.5% | 0.51% | 0.43% |
| Mar 2026 | 97.3% | 1.7% | 0.59% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 97.5% | 1.5% | 0.64% | 0.34% |
| May 2026 | 97.3% | 1.8% | 0.51% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 97.3% | 1.8% | 0.59% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 97% | 1.9% | 0.59% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 97.4% | 1.8% | 0.43% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 97.4% | 22.8K | -0.65% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 1.8% | 430 | -6.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.43% | 100 | -28.6% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.34% | 80 | -27.3% | -0.1 points |
97.4%
held 1st · 22.8K estimated branded searches · -0.65% vs prior month · +0.4 points
1.8%
held 2nd · 430 estimated branded searches · -6.5% vs prior month · -0.1 points
3.
Smash0.43%
held 3rd · 100 estimated branded searches · -28.6% vs prior month · -0.2 points
4.
Filemail
0.34%
held 4th · 80 estimated branded searches · -27.3% vs prior month · -0.1 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among large file transfer services in New Zealand?
4 brands
In August 2026, WeTransfer was the most searched among large file transfer services in New Zealand, with an estimated 22.8K branded searches and 97.4% estimated Share of Search within this set. TransferNow is in 2nd place, 95.6 percentage points behind at 1.8% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.1% → 97.4% | 97.6%Dec 2025 | 97%Jul 2026 | 1st | |
| 2.1% → 1.8% | 2.1%Oct 2025 | 1.5%Feb 2026 | 2nd | |
| 0.26% → 0.43% | 0.64%Apr 2026 | 0.26%Oct 2025 | 4th → 3rd | |
| 0.55% → 0.34% | 0.55%Oct 2025 | 0.3%May 2026 | 3rd → 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Smash rose from 4th to 3rd among large file transfer services in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Filemail fell from 3rd to 4th among large file transfer services in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, WeTransfer and TransferNow held steady: their estimated Share of Search among large file transfer services in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand large file transfer services in August 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Smash in New Zealand rose 66.7% over 11 measured months, from 60 to 100 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Filemail in New Zealand fell 38.5% over 11 measured months, from 130 to 80 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for TransferNow in New Zealand fell 12.2% over 11 measured months, from 490 to 430 in August 2026.

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