Google Workspace vs LibreOffice:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Google Workspace had more branded searches than LibreOffice among office suites in New Zealand. Google Workspace had about 7,570 branded searches, while LibreOffice had 4,240. Google Workspace made up 17% of all office suite searches we track, and LibreOffice accounted for 9.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about office suites, Google Workspace and LibreOffice each appeared in four of the five answers. Google Workspace was mentioned before LibreOffice in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Google Workspace, about 79% more searches than LibreOffice
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Workspace, named ahead of LibreOffice in 3 of 4 answers
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Top office suites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Workspace and LibreOffice were each mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Google Workspace was listed before LibreOffice in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Microsoft 3654 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Google Workspace4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LibreOffice4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
WPS Office2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zoho Workplace0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which office suite should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best office suites in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best office suite in New Zealand for a small office?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best office suite”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“office productivity software”
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 Google Workspace or LibreOffice more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Workspace and LibreOffice by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five office suites we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Google Workspace, LibreOffice. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace | LibreOffice | WPS Office | Zoho Workplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.5% | 12.7% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 72% | 17.5% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.8% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.1% | 23.5% | 5.4% | 0.88% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.9% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 1% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.1% | 14.7% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 77.5% | 14.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.9% | 16.3% | 7.7% | 1% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.3% | 15% | 7.6% | 1% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.9% | 14.9% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.1% | 17% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 0.11% |
How has the Google Workspace and LibreOffice comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Workspace was ahead of LibreOffice in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Workspace’s share of searches among office suites in New Zealand moved from 12.6% to 17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.9K to 7.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LibreOffice’s share of searches among office suites in New Zealand moved from 6.9% to 9.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.8K to 4.2K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand office suites in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Google Workspace gained share of searches among office suites in New Zealand, from 14.9% to 17%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for LibreOffice in New Zealand rose 11.6% over 12 measured months, from 3.8K to 4.2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
29 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Workspace’s and LibreOffice’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.
Google Workspace
17 branded search terms
- admin google workspace
- g suite
- g suite admin
- google g suite
- google workspace
- google workspace admin
- google workspace email
- google workspace individual
- google workspace marketplace
- google workspace office
- google workspace planner
- google workspace sheets
- google workspace spaces
- google workspace suite
- googleworkspace
- googleworkspace email
- googleworkspace office
LibreOffice
12 branded search terms
- libreoffice
- libreoffice android
- libreoffice base
- libreoffice calc
- libreoffice calculator
- libreoffice dl
- libreoffice draw
- libreoffice email
- libreoffice impress
- libreoffice mac
- libreoffice office suite
- libreoffice word
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