Greenshot vs ShareX:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Greenshot had more branded searches than ShareX among screenshot tools in New Zealand. Greenshot had about 500 branded searches, while ShareX had 340. Greenshot made up 33.3% of all screenshot tool searches we track, and ShareX accounted for 22.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about screenshot tools, ShareX appeared in all five answers and Greenshot in four. ShareX was mentioned before Greenshot in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Greenshot, about 47% more searches than ShareX
Who does AI mention more?
ShareX, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
ShareX, named ahead of Greenshot in every answer
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Top screenshot tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ShareX appeared in all five answers. Greenshot was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. ShareX was listed before Greenshot in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- ShareX1st
Snagit2nd- Greenshot3rd
CleanShot X4th
Lightshot5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- ShareX5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Greenshot4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Snagit3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CleanShot X3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Lightshot2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about screenshot tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which screenshot tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best screenshot tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best screenshot tool in New Zealand for annotated screenshots?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best screenshot tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“screen capture tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Greenshot or ShareX more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenshot and ShareX by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five screenshot tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Greenshot, ShareX. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Greenshot | Snagit | ShareX | Lightshot | CleanShot X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 36.3% | 21.1% | 20.6% | 15.2% | 6.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.9% | 19.7% | 23% | 16.4% | 7.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.4% | 20.4% | 19.9% | 25.6% | 4.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.7% | 16.8% | 33.2% | 17.3% | 5% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.9% | 23.3% | 23.3% | 18.5% | 7.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 24% | 17.3% | 26% | 26% | 6.7% |
| May 2026 | 18.8% | 17.3% | 21.8% | 35.3% | 6.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.8% | 16.5% | 23.1% | 22.7% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.8% | 12.1% | 36.9% | 30.9% | 3.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.8% | 15% | 34.2% | 25.8% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.9% | 14% | 52.7% | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 33.3% | 23.3% | 22.7% | 16% | 4.7% |
How has branded search for Greenshot and ShareX changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: ShareX took it in February 2026, Greenshot took it in March 2026, ShareX took it in April 2026, Greenshot took it in June 2026, ShareX took it in July 2026, Greenshot took it in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Greenshot’s share of searches among screenshot tools in New Zealand moved from 36.3% to 33.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 740 to 500.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ShareX’s share of searches among screenshot tools in New Zealand moved from 20.6% to 22.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 420 to 340.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand screenshot tools in October 2026?
3 changes
In October 2026, Greenshot overtook ShareX to become the leader among screenshot tools in New Zealand, with 33.3% of the searches.
In October 2026, Snagit overtook ShareX to rank 2nd among screenshot tools in New Zealand, with 23.3% of the searches.
In October 2026, ShareX lost share of searches among screenshot tools in New Zealand, from 52.7% to 22.7%.
How are Greenshot’s and ShareX’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenshot’s and ShareX’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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