Boosted vs PledgeMe:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PledgeMe had more branded searches than Boosted among crowdfunding platforms in New Zealand. PledgeMe had about 400 branded searches, while Boosted had 300. PledgeMe made up 1.1% of all crowdfunding platform searches we track, and Boosted accounted for 0.82%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about crowdfunding platforms, PledgeMe appeared in all five answers and Boosted in two. PledgeMe was mentioned before Boosted in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
PledgeMe, about 33% more searches than Boosted
Who does AI mention more?
PledgeMe, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
PledgeMe, named ahead of Boosted in every answer
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Top crowdfunding platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PledgeMe appeared in all five answers. Boosted was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PledgeMe was listed before Boosted in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Givealittle1st- PledgeMe2nd
Kickstarter3rd
Boosted4th
GoFundMe5th
Snowball Effect6th
Patreon–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PledgeMe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Givealittle4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kickstarter4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Snowball Effect2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Boosted2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- GoFundMe1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Patreon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about crowdfunding platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which crowdfunding platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best crowdfunding platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best crowdfunding platform in New Zealand for to raise money?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best crowdfunding platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“raise money online”
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 Boosted or PledgeMe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Boosted and PledgeMe by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven crowdfunding platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for PledgeMe, Boosted. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Patreon | Givealittle | GoFundMe | Kickstarter | Snowball Effect | PledgeMe | Boosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.1% | 50.1% | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 2% | 0.74% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.9% | 60.8% | 3.5% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.3% | 42.2% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 0.91% | 1.1% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.9% | 41.2% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.1% | 35.4% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.9% | 40% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.89% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.1% | 41.2% | 4.6% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.92% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 44.5% | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.3% | 27.6% | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.95% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.1% | 46% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.69% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 35.7% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.97% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.8% | 26.9% | 22.2% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.82% |
How has the Boosted and PledgeMe comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PledgeMe was ahead of Boosted in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boosted’s share of searches among crowdfunding platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.74% to 0.82%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 300.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PledgeMe’s share of searches among crowdfunding platforms in New Zealand moved from 2% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 400.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand crowdfunding platforms in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, PledgeMe lost share of searches among crowdfunding platforms in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 1.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Boosted’s and PledgeMe’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.
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