Fergus vs NextMinute:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, Fergus had more branded searches than NextMinute among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand. Fergus had about 850 branded searches, while NextMinute had 480. Fergus made up 8.8% of all trade and field-service job management software searches we track, and NextMinute accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trade and field-service job management software, Fergus appeared in four of the five answers and NextMinute in three. Fergus was mentioned before NextMinute in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Fergus, about 77% more searches than NextMinute
Who does AI mention more?
Fergus, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, NextMinute in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Fergus, named ahead of NextMinute in 4 of 4 answers
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Top trade and field-service job management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fergus was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. NextMinute was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fergus was listed before NextMinute in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Fergus1st
NextMinute2nd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Fergus4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- NextMinute3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about trade and field-service job management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which field job management app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best field job management apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best field job management app in New Zealand for a small trade team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“field job management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best job management app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Fergus or NextMinute more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fergus and NextMinute by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six trade and field-service job management software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Fergus, NextMinute. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fergus | NextMinute |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 10% | 6.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 9% | 5.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 7% | 6% |
| May 2026 | 7.7% | 5.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 8.7% | 5% |
| Aug 2026 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 8.8% | 5% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Fergus and NextMinute changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fergus was ahead of NextMinute in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Fergus’ share of searches among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand moved from 10% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 900 to 850.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, NextMinute’s share of searches among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand moved from 6.5% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand trade and field-service job management software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Fergus overtook AroFlo to rank 4th among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand, with 8.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, NextMinute lost share of searches among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 5%.
How are Fergus’ and NextMinute’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fergus’ and NextMinute’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.
Fergus
7 branded search terms
- fergus app
- Fergus Go
- fergus job management
- fergus nz
- Fergus software
- Fergus Software Ltd
- fergus software nz
NextMinute
2 branded search terms
- next minute
- nextminute
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