Aegis Authenticator vs Authy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Authy had more branded searches than Aegis Authenticator among authenticator apps in New Zealand. Authy had about 390 branded searches, while Aegis Authenticator had 20. Authy made up 4.4% 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, Aegis Authenticator appeared in three of the five answers and Authy in one. Aegis Authenticator was mentioned before Authy in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Authy, about 20 searches for every 1 for Aegis Authenticator
Who does AI mention more?
Aegis Authenticator, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Authy in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Aegis Authenticator, named ahead of Authy in 3 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, Aegis Authenticator was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Authy was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Aegis Authenticator was listed before Authy in three out of four answers 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 Aegis Authenticator or Authy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aegis Authenticator and Authy 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 Authy, 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 Aegis Authenticator and Authy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Authy was ahead of Aegis Authenticator in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Authy’s share of searches among authenticator apps in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 560 to 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand authenticator apps in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Authy gained share of searches among authenticator apps in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 4.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aegis Authenticator’s and Authy’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.
Aegis Authenticator
1 branded search term
- aegis authenticator
Authy
5 branded search terms
- authy
- authy app
- authy authenticator
- authy desktop
- authy two factor
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