Ahrefs vs Moz Pro:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Ahrefs had more branded searches than Moz Pro among SEO tools in New Zealand. Ahrefs was estimated to have 1K branded searches compared to Moz Pro’s 10, and held a 24% Share of Search versus Moz Pro’s 0.23%.
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Which is more popular in search, Ahrefs or Moz Pro?
Compare the SEO and keyword research tools New Zealand marketers use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Ahrefs, Moz Pro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Semrush | Ahrefs | Screaming Frog | Ubersuggest | SE Ranking | Moz Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.5% | 27.2% | 7.9% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.5% | 18.5% | 9.3% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 21.5% | 9.5% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 0.35% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.4% | 22.7% | 8% | 10% | 4.2% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.4% | 24.6% | 8.6% | 9.3% | 5% | 0.96% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.5% | 20% | 8.7% | 11.6% | 5% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.7% | 21.5% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 5% | 0.71% |
| May 2026 | 49.6% | 23% | 9.4% | 10.7% | 6% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 50% | 20.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 6.2% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.1% | 22.3% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 0.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.2% | 24% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Ahrefs and Moz Pro comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ahrefs was ahead of Moz Pro in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ahrefs’ estimated Share of Search among SEO tools in New Zealand moved from 27.2% to 24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Moz Pro’s estimated Share of Search among SEO tools in New Zealand moved from 0.61% to 0.23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand SEO tools in August 2026?
2 changes
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ahrefs’ and Moz Pro’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.
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