Online course platforms in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Kajabi was the most searched among online course platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 480 branded searches and 30.4% estimated Share of Search within this set.
Kajabi30.4%
Thinkific24.7%
Teachable21.5%
Podia12%
LearnWorlds11.4%
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Compare the platforms New Zealand coaches and educators build and sell online courses on. 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 Kajabi, Thinkific, Teachable, Podia, LearnWorlds. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Kajabi | Thinkific | Teachable | Podia | LearnWorlds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.2% | 25.7% | 21.1% | 11.8% | 7.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.1% | 21.9% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.3% | 28.1% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 33% | 24.1% | 20.7% | 11.8% | 10.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.4% | 27.4% | 18.7% | 9.6% | 11.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.5% | 30.5% | 14.5% | 11.5% | 9% |
| May 2026 | 36.2% | 26.1% | 18.6% | 8% | 11.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.5% | 21.7% | 18% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.5% | 25.8% | 17.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.4% | 24.7% | 21.5% | 12% | 11.4% |
| 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 | 30.4% | 480 | -17.2% | -6.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.7% | 390 | -4.9% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.5% | 340 | +21.4% | +3.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12% | 190 | +5.6% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.4% | 180 | +28.6% | +2.6 points |
1.
Kajabi30.4%
held 1st · 480 estimated branded searches · -17.2% vs prior month · -6.1 points
24.7%
held 2nd · 390 estimated branded searches · -4.9% vs prior month · -1.1 points
21.5%
held 3rd · 340 estimated branded searches · +21.4% vs prior month · +3.9 points
4.
Podia12%
held 4th · 190 estimated branded searches · +5.6% vs prior month · +0.7 points
11.4%
held 5th · 180 estimated branded searches · +28.6% vs prior month · +2.6 points
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Which brand is most popular in search among online course platforms in New Zealand?
5 brands
In August 2026, Kajabi was the most searched among online course platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 480 branded searches and 30.4% estimated Share of Search within this set. Thinkific is in 2nd place, 5.7 percentage points behind at 24.7% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.2% → 30.4% | 36.5%Jun 2026 | 30.4%Aug 2026 | 1st | |
| 25.7% → 24.7% | 30.5%Apr 2026 | 21.7%Jun 2026 | 2nd | |
| 21.1% → 21.5% | 24.2%Nov 2025 | 14.5%Apr 2026 | 3rd | |
| 11.8% → 12% | 12.7%Jun 2026 | 8%May 2026 | 4th | |
| 7.2% → 11.4% | 11.9%Mar 2026 | 7.2%Oct 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kajabi’s estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand decreased from 34.2% to 30.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Thinkific’s estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand decreased from 25.7% to 24.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LearnWorlds’ estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand increased from 7.2% to 11.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kajabi’s estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand peaked at 36.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 30.4% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Thinkific’s estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand peaked at 30.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 21.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Teachable’s estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand peaked at 24.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 14.5% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Podia’s estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand peaked at 12.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 8% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LearnWorlds’ estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand peaked at 11.9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 7.2% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Teachable and Podia held steady: their estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand online course platforms in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Teachable gained estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand, from 17.6% to 21.5%.

In August 2026, LearnWorlds gained estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand, from 8.8% to 11.4%.

In August 2026, Podia gained estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand, from 11.3% to 12%.

In August 2026, Kajabi lost estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand, from 36.5% to 30.4%.

In August 2026, Thinkific lost estimated Share of Search among online course platforms in New Zealand, from 25.8% to 24.7%.

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