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Semrush vs Wincher:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Semrush had more branded searches than Wincher among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand. Semrush had about 1,980 branded searches, while Wincher had 1,900. Semrush made up 37.4% of all SEO rank tracking platform searches we track, and Wincher accounted for 35.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SEO rank tracking platforms, Semrush and Wincher each appeared in two of the five answers. Semrush was mentioned before Wincher in every answer that named either.

Among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Semrush and Wincher are searched for about as often as each other.

Semrush 2K searchesWincher 1.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Semrush in 2 of 5Wincher in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Semrush, named ahead of Wincher in 2 of 2 answers

Semrush first in 2Wincher never first

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Top SEO rank tracking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Semrush and Wincher were each mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Semrush was listed before Wincher in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. SE Ranking1st
  2. Ahrefs2nd
  3. Semrush3rd
  4. AccuRanker4th
  5. Nightwatch5th
  6. Wincher6th
  7. ProRankTracker–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • SE Ranking5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Ahrefs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AccuRanker4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Semrush2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wincher2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Nightwatch2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ProRankTracker0 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 Semrush or Wincher more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Semrush and Wincher by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven SEO rank tracking platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Semrush and Wincher among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Semrush, Wincher. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSemrushWincherAhrefsNightwatchSE RankingAccuRankerProRankTracker
Oct 202532.4%37.4%20.6%5%4.1%0.31%0.16%
Nov 202538.1%37.1%14.3%5.1%5.1%0.39%0%
Dec 202531.6%43.8%13.8%7.4%3.2%0.23%0%
Jan 202635.7%34.1%16.2%10.6%3.1%0.18%0.18%
Feb 202635.4%33.9%18%8.6%3.8%0.18%0.18%
Mar 202637.7%36.6%15.4%5.9%4%0.3%0.15%
Apr 202637.8%36.1%16.9%4.9%4%0.19%0.19%
May 202636.8%34.9%18.6%4.8%4.8%0.18%0%
Jun 202637.5%35.8%16.8%4.9%4.9%0.19%0%
Jul 202638.1%35.8%16.8%4.9%4%0.19%0.19%
Aug 202636.6%34.8%18.5%4.8%4.8%0.37%0.18%
Sep 202637.4%35.8%16.8%4.9%4.9%0.19%0%

How has the Semrush and Wincher comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Semrush took it in November 2025, Wincher took it in December 2025, Semrush took it in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Semrush’s share of searches among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand moved from 32.4% to 37.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.1K to 2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wincher’s share of searches among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand moved from 37.4% to 35.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand SEO rank tracking platforms in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Wincher gained share of searches among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 34.8% to 35.8%.

  2. In September 2026, Semrush gained share of searches among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 36.6% to 37.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Semrush’s and Wincher’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.

Semrush

9 branded search terms

  • ranking semrush
  • semrush
  • semrush keyword analysis
  • semrush keyword tool
  • semrush keywords
  • semrush reports
  • semrush site audit
  • sites like semrush
  • tool semrush

Wincher

1 branded search term

  • wincher

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