AutoCAD vs Blender:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, AutoCAD and Blender were level on Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, with an estimated 2.9K versus 3.1K branded searches, at 4.1% and 4.4% estimated Share of Search.
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Which is more popular in search, AutoCAD or Blender?
Compare the CAD and 3D modelling software New Zealand designers, architects and makers 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 Blender, AutoCAD. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Tinkercad | SketchUp | Fusion 360 | Blender | AutoCAD | Revit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 34.5% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.6% | 28% | 6% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.7% | 27.1% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.8% | 32.2% | 15.9% | 7.2% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.5% | 25.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.4% | 30.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.1% | 31.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 48.2% | 33.3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.3% | 31.1% | 6% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 33.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.5% | 34.5% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the AutoCAD and Blender comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 11 months ending August 2026: Blender took it in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AutoCAD’s estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand moved from 4.8% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.8K to 2.9K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Blender’s estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand moved from 3.3% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 3.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand CAD and 3D design software in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, AutoCAD lost estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 4.1%.
In August 2026, Blender lost estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 4.4%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AutoCAD’s and Blender’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.
AutoCAD
18 branded search terms
- autocad
- autocad 3d modelling
- autocad architecture
- autocad civil 3d
- autocad design software
- autocad drawing
- autocad electrical
- autocad for mac
- autocad lt
- autocad maya
- autocad near me
- autocad nz
- autocad online
- autocad price
- autocad reader online
- autocad student
- autocad web
- autodesk autocad
Blender
16 branded search terms
- blender 3d
- blender 3d animation software
- blender 3d benchmark
- blender 3d download mac
- blender 3d grease pencil
- blender 3d mac
- blender 3d modeling software
- blender 3d modelling
- blender 3d printing
- blender 3d shortcuts
- blender cad
- blender design software
- blender download
- blender drawing
- blender software
- blender software for android
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