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Blender vs SolidWorks:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, SolidWorks had more branded searches than Blender among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand. SolidWorks had about 880 branded searches, while Blender had 710. SolidWorks made up 1.7% of all CAD and 3D design software searches we track, and Blender accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about CAD and 3D design software, SolidWorks appeared in all five answers and Blender in four. SolidWorks was mentioned before Blender in four out of five answers.

Among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

SolidWorks, about 24% more searches than Blender

SolidWorks 880 searchesBlender 710 searches

Who does AI mention more?

SolidWorks, mentioned in every answer we collected

SolidWorks in 5 of 5Blender in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

SolidWorks, named ahead of Blender in 4 of 5 answers

SolidWorks first in 4Blender first in 1

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Top CAD and 3D design software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SolidWorks appeared in all five answers. Blender was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SolidWorks was listed before Blender in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Fusion 3601st
  2. SketchUp2nd
  3. SolidWorks3rd
  4. AutoCAD4th
  5. Revit5th
  6. FreeCAD6th
  7. Blender7th
  8. Onshape8th
  9. Tinkercad9th
  10. Cadpro10th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • SketchUp5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Fusion 3605 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SolidWorks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Onshape4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • AutoCAD4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Blender4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Revit3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • FreeCAD3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cadpro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tinkercad1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Is Blender or SolidWorks more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Blender and SolidWorks by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten CAD and 3D design software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Blender and SolidWorks among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTinkercadSketchUpOnshapeFusion 360AutoCADRevitFreeCADSolidWorksBlenderCadpro
Nov 202554.5%21.5%7.2%4.6%3.6%2.7%2.1%1.6%1.4%0.64%
Dec 202543.2%19.5%8.5%8.1%5.1%4.7%4.6%3.1%2.4%0.74%
Jan 202626.6%21.8%11.6%11.3%8.7%6.1%6.4%3.5%3.1%1%
Feb 202649.2%19.1%11.9%6.4%4.1%3.2%2.3%1.8%1.4%0.58%
Mar 202649.9%24%9.9%4.5%3.3%3.1%2%1.6%1.2%0.48%
Apr 202643.4%23.9%10.5%6.2%4.3%3.9%3.1%2.5%1.6%0.62%
May 202645.2%27%11%5.1%3.4%2.9%2.2%1.4%1.4%0.43%
Jun 202651.1%25.2%10.2%3.9%2.8%2.4%1.6%1.3%1.2%0.33%
Jul 202636.8%26.8%13.3%6.5%5.2%3.8%2.6%2.6%1.9%0.52%
Aug 202645.3%27.2%11%4.5%3.5%2.9%2.2%1.8%1.4%0.29%
Sep 202649.9%24%9.9%4.2%3.6%3.4%1.9%1.5%1.2%0.48%
Oct 202642.5%24.9%10.3%6.2%5.7%4.5%2.5%1.7%1.4%0.5%

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

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand CAD and 3D design software in October 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Blender in New Zealand fell 19.3% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 710 in October 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for SolidWorks in New Zealand fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in October 2026.

How are Blender’s and SolidWorks’ branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Blender’s and SolidWorks’ 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

9 branded search terms

  • blender 3d
  • blender 3d benchmark
  • blender 3d mac
  • blender 3d modelling
  • blender 3d printing
  • blender 3d shortcuts
  • blender cad
  • blender drawing
  • blender software

SolidWorks

1 branded search term

  • solidworks

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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