Cisco Duo vs Ente Auth:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cisco Duo had more branded searches than Ente Auth among authenticator apps in New Zealand. Cisco Duo had about 250 branded searches, while Ente Auth had 90. Cisco Duo made up 2.8% of all authenticator app searches we track, and Ente Auth accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about authenticator apps, Ente Auth appeared in two of the five answers and Cisco Duo in none.
Who do people search for more?
Cisco Duo, about 3 searches for every 1 for Ente Auth
Who does AI mention more?
Ente Auth, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Cisco Duo in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Ente Auth, the only one of the two named
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Top authenticator apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ente Auth was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Cisco Duo 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Microsoft Authenticator5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Authenticator4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
2FAS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aegis Authenticator3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Ente Auth2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Authy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Cisco Duo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which authenticator app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best authenticator apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best authenticator app in New Zealand for two factor codes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“authenticator app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auth app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Cisco Duo or Ente Auth more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cisco Duo and Ente Auth by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven authenticator apps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Cisco Duo, Ente Auth. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Authenticator | Microsoft Authenticator | Authy | Cisco Duo | Ente Auth | 2FAS | Aegis Authenticator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.3% | 46% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 0.86% | 0.48% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.8% | 46% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 1% | 0.46% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.8% | 43.2% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.59% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.7% | 43% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.3% | 42.5% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.53% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.1% | 42.2% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.6% | 44.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 55.5% | 36.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.57% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.5% | 29.5% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.81% | 0.66% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 59% | 33.7% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.92% | 0.59% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.8% | 36.1% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.99% | 0.45% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.3% | 39.5% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.78% | 0.22% |
How has the Cisco Duo and Ente Auth comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cisco Duo was ahead of Ente Auth in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cisco Duo’s share of searches among authenticator apps in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 190 to 250.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ente Auth’s share of searches among authenticator apps in New Zealand moved from 0.86% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand authenticator apps in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Cisco Duo gained share of searches among authenticator apps in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 2.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cisco Duo’s and Ente Auth’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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