QR Code Generator vs TinyURL:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, QR Code Generator had more branded searches than TinyURL among link shortener and QR code tools in New Zealand. QR Code Generator had about 12,100 branded searches, while TinyURL had 2,560. QR Code Generator made up 69.6% of all link shortener and QR code tool searches we track, and TinyURL accounted for 14.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about link shortener and QR code tools, TinyURL appeared in three of the five answers and QR Code Generator in two. TinyURL was mentioned before QR Code Generator in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
QR Code Generator, about 5 searches for every 1 for TinyURL
Who does AI mention more?
TinyURL, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, QR Code Generator in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
TinyURL, named ahead of QR Code Generator in 3 of 4 answers
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Top link shortener and QR code tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TinyURL was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. QR Code Generator was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. TinyURL was listed before QR Code Generator in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bitly1st
Rebrandly2nd
TinyURL3rd
Short.io3rd
QR Code Monkey5th
QR Code Generator6th
Uniqode–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bitly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rebrandly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TinyURL3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Short.io3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QR Code Generator2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QR Code Monkey2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Uniqode0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about link shortener and QR code tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which link shortener or QR tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best link shortener and QR code tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best link shortener or QR tool in New Zealand for campaign tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“link shortener tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best link shortener”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is QR Code Generator or TinyURL more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for QR Code Generator and TinyURL by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven link shortener and QR code tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for QR Code Generator, TinyURL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QR Code Generator | TinyURL | Bitly | QR Code Monkey | Rebrandly | Uniqode | Short.io |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 60.8% | 18.8% | 14% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.37% | 0.31% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.2% | 21.7% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.5% | 24.6% | 17.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.38% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.6% | 16.7% | 14.1% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.32% | 0.19% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.8% | 16.6% | 12.9% | 5% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.1% | 17.9% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 54.6% | 17.6% | 19% | 7.5% | 0.98% | 0.22% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 58% | 17.5% | 14% | 9.4% | 0.71% | 0.29% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.9% | 20% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 0.94% | 0.33% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.6% | 21.7% | 14.4% | 5.8% | 0.97% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.8% | 17% | 10.6% | 6% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.13% |
| Oct 2026 | 69.6% | 14.7% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 0.97% | 0.23% | 0.11% |
How has branded search for QR Code Generator and TinyURL changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- QR Code Generator was ahead of TinyURL in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, QR Code Generator’s share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools in New Zealand moved from 60.8% to 69.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, TinyURL’s share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools in New Zealand moved from 18.8% to 14.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.1K to 2.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand link shortener and QR code tools in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, QR Code Generator gained share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools in New Zealand, from 64.8% to 69.6%.

In October 2026, TinyURL lost share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools in New Zealand, from 17% to 14.7%.
How are QR Code Generator’s and TinyURL’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QR Code Generator’s and TinyURL’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.
QR Code Generator
3 branded search terms
- monkey qr code generator
- qr code generator
- qr code generator pro
TinyURL
6 branded search terms
- tinyurl
- tinyurl co
- tinyurl link shortener
- tinyurl maker
- tinyurl short url
- tinyurl url shortener
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