ambientCG vs CGAxis:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, ambientCG had more branded searches than CGAxis among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand. ambientCG had about 140 branded searches, while CGAxis had 10. ambientCG made up 11.6% of all 3D texture and asset library searches we track, and CGAxis accounted for 0.83%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D texture and asset libraries, ambientCG appeared in three of the four answers and CGAxis in none.
Who do people search for more?
ambientCG, about 14 searches for every 1 for CGAxis
Who does AI mention more?
ambientCG, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, CGAxis in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
ambientCG, the only one of the two named
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Top 3D texture and asset libraries in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, ambientCG was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. CGAxis did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Poly Haven1st
Fab2nd- ambientCG3rd
Quixel Megascans4th
Synty Studios5th
Poliigon6th
Textures.com7th
CGAxis–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Poly Haven4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Quixel Megascans4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- ambientCG3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Fab3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Poliigon2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Synty Studios2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Textures.com2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- CGAxis0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which 3D texture and asset library should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best 3D texture and asset library in New Zealand for game art assets?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d texture library”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pbr texture library”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 ambientCG or CGAxis more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ambientCG and CGAxis by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight 3D texture and asset libraries we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ambientCG, CGAxis. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Poly Haven | Poliigon | ambientCG | Synty Studios | Fab | Textures.com | Quixel Megascans | CGAxis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 22.1% | 6.5% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.2% | 21.2% | 5.8% | 11.5% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.8% | 21.9% | 4.7% | 12.5% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.3% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.1% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.6% | 12.6% | 8.1% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.4% | 12.5% | 8% | 14.8% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 4.5% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 17.4% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.1% | 15.2% | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.89% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.1% | 10% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.91% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.7% | 12.6% | 9.9% | 9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 10.6% | 13.5% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.96% |
| Oct 2026 | 52.9% | 14% | 11.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.83% |
How has branded search for ambientCG and CGAxis changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ambientCG was ahead of CGAxis in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ambientCG’s share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand moved from 6.5% to 11.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, CGAxis’ share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand moved from 1.3% to 0.83%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand 3D texture and asset libraries in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Poliigon overtook ambientCG and Synty Studios to rank 2nd among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand, with 14% of the searches.
In October 2026, ambientCG lost share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand, from 13.5% to 11.6%.
How are ambientCG’s and CGAxis’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ambientCG’s and CGAxis’ 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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