Facebook vs Pinterest:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Facebook had more branded searches than Pinterest among social media platforms in New Zealand. Facebook had about 2.4 million branded searches, while Pinterest had 371,000. Facebook made up 30.6% of all social media platform searches we track, and Pinterest accounted for 4.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about social media platforms, Facebook appeared in all five answers and Pinterest in two. Facebook was mentioned before Pinterest in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Facebook, about 7 searches for every 1 for Pinterest
Who does AI mention more?
Facebook, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Facebook, named ahead of Pinterest in every answer
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Top social media platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Facebook appeared in all five answers. Pinterest was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Facebook was listed before Pinterest in every answer.
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.
- Facebook5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Instagram5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TikTok5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
YouTube4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Reddit4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LinkedIn3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Snapchat3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pinterest2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
WhatsApp2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Threads0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about social media platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which social media platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best social media platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best social media platform in New Zealand for sharing and browsing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“social media platforms nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“popular social media apps”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Facebook or Pinterest more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Facebook and Pinterest by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten social media platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Facebook, Pinterest. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | YouTube | TikTok | Snapchat | Threads | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.9% | 30.2% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.8% | 30.9% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.8% | 31.6% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 44% | 31.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 2% | 2.1% | 1% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.8% | 31% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.2% | 27.2% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 30.7% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 41.7% | 29.8% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 4% | 2.3% | 2% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.4% | 30.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.4% | 30.9% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.2% | 30.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.8% | 30.6% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
How has the Facebook and Pinterest comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Facebook was ahead of Pinterest in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Facebook’s share of searches among social media platforms in New Zealand moved from 30.2% to 30.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pinterest’s share of searches among social media platforms in New Zealand held steady at 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 372K to 371K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand social media platforms in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Pinterest lost share of searches among social media platforms in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 4.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
27 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Facebook’s and Pinterest’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.
Facebook
10 branded search terms
- facebook app
- facebook c
- facebook long in
- facebook market
- facebook msn
- facebook open
- facebook social media
- facebook video downloader
- liverpool facebook
Pinterest
17 branded search terms
- justin bieber pinterest
- pinterest advertising
- pinterest aesthetic
- pinterest affiliate marketing
- pinterest app
- pinterest art
- pinterest business
- pinterest hair
- pinterest halloween costumes
- pinterest quotes
- pinterest search
- pinterest short hair
- pinterest social media
- pinterest tato
- sites like pinterest
- web pinterest
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