Blender vs SketchUp:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, SketchUp had more branded searches than Blender among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand. SketchUp was estimated to have 24.5K branded searches compared to Blender’s 3.1K, and held a 34.5% Share of Search versus Blender’s 4.4%.
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Which is more popular in search, Blender or SketchUp?
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 SketchUp, Blender. 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 Blender and SketchUp comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SketchUp was ahead of Blender in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SketchUp’s estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand held steady at 34.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20K to 24.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand CAD and 3D design software in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, SketchUp gained estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 33.8% to 34.5%.
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 Blender’s and SketchUp’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.
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
SketchUp
23 branded search terms
- 3dwarehouse sketchup
- edu sketchup
- online sketchup free
- sketchup
- sketchup 3d modelling
- sketchup 3d warehouse
- sketchup cad
- sketchup com
- sketchup design software
- sketchup education
- sketchup for schools
- sketchup free
- sketchup modeling
- sketchup near me
- sketchup nz
- sketchup online
- sketchup online free
- sketchup price
- sketchup pro
- sketchup view
- sketchup warehouse
- sketchup web
- trimble sketchup
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