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Archistar vs NextMinute:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In September 2026, NextMinute had more branded searches than Archistar among construction software in New Zealand. NextMinute had about 480 branded searches, while Archistar had 50. NextMinute made up 2.8% of all construction software searches we track, and Archistar accounted for 0.29%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, NextMinute appeared in three of the five answers and Archistar in none.

Among construction software in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

NextMinute, about 10 searches for every 1 for Archistar

NextMinute 480 searchesArchistar 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

NextMinute, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Archistar in 0

NextMinute in 3 of 5Archistar in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

NextMinute, the only one of the two named

NextMinute first in 3Archistar never named

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Top construction software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NextMinute was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Archistar did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. NextMinute1st
  2. Archistar–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • NextMinute3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Archistar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about construction software

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which construction software should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 4NextMinute

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best construction software tools in New Zealand?”

    1. 1NextMinute

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best construction software in New Zealand for a building business?”

    1. 1NextMinute

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “construction software”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “job costing software for builders”

      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 Archistar or NextMinute more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Archistar and NextMinute by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight construction software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

      Archistar and NextMinute among construction software in New Zealand, by month

      Share of searches by month for NextMinute, Archistar. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthNextMinuteArchistar
      Nov 20253.8%0.39%
      Dec 20253.9%0.2%
      Jan 20264.6%0.23%
      Feb 20263.8%0.52%
      Mar 20264%0.55%
      Apr 20263.9%0.4%
      May 20263.8%0.32%
      Jun 20263.4%0.23%
      Jul 20262.9%0.36%
      Aug 20263.5%0.23%
      Sep 20262.8%0.29%
      Oct 2026——

      How has branded search for Archistar and NextMinute changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

      3 findings

      How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction software in September 2026?

      2 changes

      1. In September 2026, NextMinute lost share of searches among construction software in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 2.8%.

      2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Archistar in New Zealand fell 16.7% over 11 measured months, from 60 to 50 in September 2026.

      How are Archistar’s and NextMinute’s branded searches counted?

      4 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Archistar’s and NextMinute’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.

      Archistar

      2 branded search terms

      • archistar
      • archistar ai

      NextMinute

      2 branded search terms

      • next minute
      • nextminute

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