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Carrd vs Milkshake:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Carrd had more branded searches than Milkshake among link in bio tools in New Zealand. Carrd had about 1,440 branded searches, while Milkshake had 10. Carrd made up 18.6% of all link in bio tool searches we track, and Milkshake accounted for 0.13%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about link in bio tools, Milkshake appeared in three of the five answers and Carrd in two. Carrd and Milkshake were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among link in bio tools in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Carrd, about 144 searches for every 1 for Milkshake

Carrd 1.4K searchesMilkshake 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Milkshake, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Carrd in 2

Milkshake in 3 of 5Carrd in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Carrd first in 2Milkshake first in 2

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Top link in bio tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Milkshake was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Carrd was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Carrd and Milkshake were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Linktree1st
  2. Beacons2nd
  3. Milkshake3rd
  4. Lnk.Bio4th
  5. Carrd5th
  6. Stan Store6th
  7. Later Linkin.bio7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Linktree5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Beacons5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Lnk.Bio3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Milkshake3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Carrd2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Later Linkin.bio2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Stan Store1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 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 21, 2026.

Is Carrd or Milkshake more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Carrd and Milkshake by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven link in bio tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Carrd and Milkshake among link in bio tools in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLinktreeCarrdStan StoreBeaconsLater Linkin.bioLnk.BioMilkshake
Oct 202567.6%18%11.6%2.1%0.25%0.13%0.25%
Nov 202569.1%18.8%8.8%2.7%0.26%0.26%0.13%
Dec 202562.3%20.8%13.2%3%0.28%0.14%0.28%
Jan 202661%20.5%14.4%3.6%0.23%0.11%0.23%
Feb 202666.7%18.1%10.5%4%0.25%0.25%0.25%
Mar 202668.5%18.4%9.2%3.3%0.21%0.21%0.1%
Apr 202664.2%21%9.5%4.6%0.24%0.12%0.24%
May 202665.7%21.5%8.4%3.9%0.24%0.12%0.12%
Jun 202666.2%21.3%8%3.9%0.25%0.12%0.25%
Jul 202669.1%18.8%7.9%3.3%0.38%0.13%0.26%
Aug 202667%22%7.7%2.6%0.37%0.25%0.12%
Sep 202669.7%18.6%8.4%2.7%0.39%0.13%0.13%

How has the Carrd and Milkshake comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Carrd was ahead of Milkshake in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carrd’s share of searches among link in bio tools in New Zealand moved from 18% to 18.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milkshake’s share of searches among link in bio tools in New Zealand moved from 0.25% to 0.13%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand link in bio tools in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Carrd lost share of searches among link in bio tools in New Zealand, from 22% to 18.6%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Milkshake in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carrd’s and Milkshake’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.

Carrd

2 branded search terms

  • carrd
  • carrd co

Milkshake

2 branded search terms

  • milkshake app
  • milkshake link in bio

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