Canva vs Kickresume:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Canva had more branded searches than Kickresume among resume and CV builders in New Zealand. Canva had about 673,000 branded searches, while Kickresume had 190. Canva made up 89.4% of all resume and CV builder searches we track, and Kickresume accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about resume and CV builders, Canva appeared in three of the five answers and Kickresume in none.
Who do people search for more?
Canva, about 3542 searches for every 1 for Kickresume
Who does AI mention more?
Canva, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kickresume in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Canva, the only one of the two named
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Top resume and CV builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Canva was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kickresume 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.
- Te Heke Mai1st
- ZEIL2nd
Trade Me Jobs3rd- Canva4th
Resume.io5th
Kickresume–
Zety–
Novorésumé–
Rezi–
Teal–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Canva3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Trade Me Jobs3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ZEIL3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Te Heke Mai3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Resume.io1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Novorésumé1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kickresume0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zety0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rezi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Teal0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about resume and CV builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which CV and resume builder should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best CV and resume builders in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best CV and resume builder in New Zealand for a job application?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cv builder nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“resume builder”
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 Canva or Kickresume more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canva and Kickresume by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten resume and CV builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Canva, Kickresume. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Canva | Trade Me Jobs | ZEIL | Te Heke Mai | Resume.io | Kickresume | Zety | Novorésumé | Rezi | Teal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.2% | 10.4% | 0.87% | 0.31% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.3% | 10.4% | 0.87% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 84% | 14.9% | 0.66% | 0.23% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.5% | 20.7% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 88.2% | 10.7% | 0.71% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.5% | 9.4% | 0.72% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.9% | 12.4% | 1% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 88.5% | 10.3% | 0.71% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.6% | 7.3% | 0.73% | 0.18% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.8% | 12.4% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.26% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 90.1% | 8.8% | 0.72% | 0.25% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.4% | 9.5% | 0.72% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
How has the Canva and Kickresume comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Canva was ahead of Kickresume in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canva’s share of searches among resume and CV builders in New Zealand moved from 88.2% to 89.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kickresume’s share of searches among resume and CV builders in New Zealand held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 220 to 190.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand resume and CV builders in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Canva lost share of searches among resume and CV builders in New Zealand, from 90.1% to 89.4%.
In September 2026, Kickresume rose from 7th to 6th among resume and CV builders in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canva’s and Kickresume’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.
Canva
1 branded search term
- canva
Kickresume
3 branded search terms
- kickresume
- kickresume cv builder
- kickresume resume builder
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