CapCut vs DaVinci Resolve:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, CapCut had more branded searches than DaVinci Resolve among video editing software in New Zealand. CapCut had about 24,600 branded searches, while DaVinci Resolve had 5,940. CapCut made up 65.2% of all video editing software searches we track, and DaVinci Resolve accounted for 15.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about video editing software, CapCut appeared in all five answers and DaVinci Resolve in four. DaVinci Resolve was mentioned before CapCut in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
CapCut, about 4 searches for every 1 for DaVinci Resolve
Who does AI mention more?
CapCut, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
DaVinci Resolve, named ahead of CapCut in 3 of 5 answers
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Top video editing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CapCut appeared in all five answers. DaVinci Resolve was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DaVinci Resolve was listed before CapCut in three out of five answers.
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.
- CapCut5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- DaVinci Resolve4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Final Cut Pro4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Adobe Premiere Pro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- iMovie3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
VN Video Editor2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Descript0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which video editing tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best video editing tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best video editing tool in New Zealand for short videos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video editing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video editing app”
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 CapCut or DaVinci Resolve more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CapCut and DaVinci Resolve by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven video editing software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for CapCut, DaVinci Resolve. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CapCut | DaVinci Resolve | Adobe Premiere Pro | iMovie | Descript | Final Cut Pro | VN Video Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 63.4% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.37% |
| Dec 2025 | 65% | 15.8% | 8.9% | 5% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.56% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.9% | 18.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.4% | 15.9% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.55% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.1% | 15.1% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.55% |
| Apr 2026 | 62% | 17.9% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 0.79% |
| May 2026 | 64.2% | 15.5% | 9.9% | 5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.66% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.7% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.54% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.8% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.64% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.8% | 13.6% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.69% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.4% | 13.8% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.72% |
| Oct 2026 | 65.2% | 15.8% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.56% |
How has branded search for CapCut and DaVinci Resolve changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CapCut was ahead of DaVinci Resolve in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, CapCut’s share of searches among video editing software in New Zealand moved from 63.4% to 65.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 28.8K to 24.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, DaVinci Resolve’s share of searches among video editing software in New Zealand held steady at 15.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.2K to 5.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand video editing software in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, DaVinci Resolve gained share of searches among video editing software in New Zealand, from 13.8% to 15.8%.
In October 2026, CapCut lost share of searches among video editing software in New Zealand, from 68.4% to 65.2%.
How are CapCut’s and DaVinci Resolve’s branded searches counted?
19 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CapCut’s and DaVinci Resolve’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.
CapCut
10 branded search terms
- capcut
- capcut app
- capcut desktop
- capcut editor
- capcut editor app
- capcut pc
- capcut pro
- capcut template
- capcut video edit
- capcut web
DaVinci Resolve
9 branded search terms
- blackmagic davinci resolve
- davinci resolve
- davinci resolve app
- davinci resolve editing
- davinci resolve ipad
- davinci resolve linux
- davinci resolve mac
- davinci resolve studio
- davinciresolve
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