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Desmos vs Wolfram Alpha:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Desmos had more branded searches than Wolfram Alpha among maths apps in New Zealand. Desmos had about 27,100 branded searches, while Wolfram Alpha had 1,370. Desmos made up 39.7% of all maths app searches we track, and Wolfram Alpha accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about maths apps, Desmos and Wolfram Alpha each appeared in two of the five answers. Desmos and Wolfram Alpha were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among maths apps in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Desmos, about 20 searches for every 1 for Wolfram Alpha

Desmos 27.1K searchesWolfram Alpha 1.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Desmos in 2 of 5Wolfram Alpha in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Desmos first in 2Wolfram Alpha first in 2

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Top maths apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Desmos and Wolfram Alpha were each mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Desmos and Wolfram Alpha 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.

  1. Photomath1st
  2. Maths Buddy2nd
  3. Khan Academy3rd
  4. Desmos4th
  5. Wolfram Alpha5th
  6. GeoGebra6th
  7. Symbolab7th
  8. Mathway–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Photomath4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Maths Buddy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Desmos2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Khan Academy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GeoGebra2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wolfram Alpha2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Symbolab1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mathway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 Desmos or Wolfram Alpha more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Desmos and Wolfram Alpha by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight maths apps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Desmos and Wolfram Alpha among maths apps in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Desmos, Wolfram Alpha. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMaths BuddyDesmosKhan AcademyGeoGebraWolfram AlphaSymbolabMathwayPhotomath
Oct 202542.1%34.6%15.6%2.1%2.5%1.3%0.96%0.73%
Nov 202550.8%23.2%18.8%2.5%2.5%0.97%0.61%0.63%
Dec 202533.8%23%34.3%2.1%4.6%0.97%0.77%0.56%
Jan 20268.7%35.5%44.7%2.2%5.6%1.6%0.97%0.87%
Feb 202637.1%43.7%13.9%1.8%1.7%0.74%0.56%0.39%
Mar 202637.6%44.7%11.5%1.9%2.4%1.1%0.48%0.36%
Apr 202629.1%47%16.4%2.7%2.9%1.1%0.59%0.35%
May 202636.3%44.2%13.7%2.2%1.8%0.99%0.52%0.28%
Jun 202636.4%43.5%13.9%2.2%1.9%1.1%0.76%0.25%
Jul 202633.9%36.5%19.7%3.7%3.1%2%0.82%0.3%
Aug 202638.2%39.2%14.5%3.5%2.3%1.4%0.6%0.27%
Sep 202639.8%39.7%14.9%2%2%0.67%0.57%0.29%

How has the Desmos and Wolfram Alpha comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Desmos was ahead of Wolfram Alpha in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Desmos’ share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand moved from 34.6% to 39.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.2K to 27.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wolfram Alpha’s share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 1.4K.

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

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Maths Buddy overtook Desmos to become the leader among maths apps in New Zealand, with 39.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Desmos gained share of searches among maths apps in New Zealand, from 39.2% to 39.7%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Wolfram Alpha in New Zealand fell 30.8% over 12 measured months, from 2K to 1.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

20 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Desmos’ and Wolfram Alpha’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.

Desmos

11 branded search terms

  • 3d desmos
  • desmos
  • desmos calculator
  • desmos calculator scientific
  • desmos for teachers
  • desmos graphing
  • desmos graphing calculator
  • desmos math
  • desmos scientific
  • desmos solver
  • piecewise function desmos

Wolfram Alpha

9 branded search terms

  • wolfram alpha
  • wolfram alpha calculator
  • wolfram alpha math
  • wolfram alpha pro
  • wolfram alpha solver
  • wolframalpha
  • wolframalpha calculator
  • wolframalpha math
  • wolframalpha solver

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