2FAS vs Aegis Authenticator:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 2FAS had more branded searches than Aegis Authenticator among authenticator apps in New Zealand. 2FAS had about 70 branded searches, while Aegis Authenticator had 20. 2FAS made up 0.78% of all authenticator app searches we track, and Aegis Authenticator accounted for 0.22%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about authenticator apps, 2FAS appeared in four of the five answers and Aegis Authenticator in three. 2FAS was mentioned before Aegis Authenticator in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
2FAS, about 4 searches for every 1 for Aegis Authenticator
Who does AI mention more?
2FAS, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Aegis Authenticator in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
2FAS, named ahead of Aegis Authenticator in 4 of 4 answers
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Top authenticator apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 2FAS was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Aegis Authenticator was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 2FAS was listed before Aegis Authenticator in every answer that named either.
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.
Microsoft Authenticator5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Authenticator4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- 2FAS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aegis Authenticator3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ente Auth2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Authy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cisco Duo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about authenticator apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which authenticator app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best authenticator apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best authenticator app in New Zealand for two factor codes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“authenticator app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auth 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 20, 2026.
Is 2FAS or Aegis Authenticator more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 2FAS and Aegis Authenticator by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven authenticator apps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for 2FAS, Aegis Authenticator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Authenticator | Microsoft Authenticator | Authy | Cisco Duo | Ente Auth | 2FAS | Aegis Authenticator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.3% | 46% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 0.86% | 0.48% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.8% | 46% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 1% | 0.46% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.8% | 43.2% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.59% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.7% | 43% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.3% | 42.5% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.53% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.1% | 42.2% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.6% | 44.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 55.5% | 36.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.57% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.5% | 29.5% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.81% | 0.66% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 59% | 33.7% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.92% | 0.59% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.8% | 36.1% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.99% | 0.45% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.3% | 39.5% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.78% | 0.22% |
How has the 2FAS and Aegis Authenticator comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 2FAS was ahead of Aegis Authenticator in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 2FAS’s share of searches among authenticator apps in New Zealand moved from 0.48% to 0.78%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aegis Authenticator’s share of searches among authenticator apps in New Zealand moved from 0.19% to 0.22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand authenticator apps in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for 2FAS in New Zealand rose 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 70 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 2FAS’s and Aegis Authenticator’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.
2FAS
2 branded search terms
- 2fas
- 2fas authenticator
Aegis Authenticator
1 branded search term
- aegis authenticator
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