EndNote vs Mendeley:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, EndNote had more branded searches than Mendeley among reference manager software in New Zealand. EndNote had about 910 branded searches, while Mendeley had 720. EndNote made up 21% of all reference manager software searches we track, and Mendeley accounted for 16.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about reference manager software, both EndNote and Mendeley appeared in all five answers. EndNote was mentioned before Mendeley in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
EndNote, about 26% more searches than Mendeley
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
EndNote, named ahead of Mendeley in 4 of 5 answers
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Top reference manager software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both EndNote and Mendeley showed up in all five answers. EndNote was listed before Mendeley in four of them.
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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which reference manager software should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best reference manager software options in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best reference manager software in New Zealand for a research team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“reference manager software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best reference manager”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is EndNote or Mendeley more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for EndNote and Mendeley by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four reference manager software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for EndNote, Mendeley. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zotero | EndNote | Mendeley | Paperpile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 57.3% | 20.5% | 19.7% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.8% | 22.9% | 22% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.1% | 23.4% | 18.4% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.1% | 28.3% | 15.1% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 57% | 29.4% | 12.7% | 0.88% |
| Apr 2026 | 59% | 25% | 15% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 59% | 24.9% | 15.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.9% | 20.7% | 19.6% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.5% | 29.4% | 12.8% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.8% | 27.9% | 14.3% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.9% | 28.6% | 15% | 1.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 60.8% | 21% | 16.6% | 1.6% |
How has branded search for EndNote and Mendeley changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- EndNote was ahead of Mendeley in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, EndNote’s share of searches among reference manager software in New Zealand moved from 20.5% to 21%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 750 to 910.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mendeley’s share of searches among reference manager software in New Zealand moved from 19.7% to 16.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand reference manager software in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Mendeley gained share of searches among reference manager software in New Zealand, from 15% to 16.6%.
In October 2026, EndNote lost share of searches among reference manager software in New Zealand, from 28.6% to 21%.
How are EndNote’s and Mendeley’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using EndNote’s and Mendeley’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.
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