ClickSend vs WebSMS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ClickSend had more branded searches than WebSMS among SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand. ClickSend had about 340 branded searches, while WebSMS had 70. ClickSend made up 6.6% of all SMS marketing platform searches we track, and WebSMS accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SMS marketing platforms, ClickSend appeared in three of the five answers and WebSMS in two. ClickSend and WebSMS were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
ClickSend, about 5 searches for every 1 for WebSMS
Who does AI mention more?
ClickSend, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, WebSMS in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top SMS marketing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ClickSend was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. WebSMS was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ClickSend and WebSMS 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Klaviyo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- TNZ Group4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ClickSend3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Twilio2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WebSMS2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Burst SMS1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Textmagic1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Modica0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Attentive0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SMS marketing platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SMS marketing platform in New Zealand for customer messaging?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sms marketing platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bulk sms nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is ClickSend or WebSMS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ClickSend and WebSMS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine SMS marketing platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ClickSend, WebSMS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Klaviyo | Twilio | ClickSend | Modica | Burst SMS | WebSMS | TNZ Group | Textmagic | Attentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.6% | 30.7% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 3.3% | 0.19% | 0.57% | 0.77% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.2% | 27% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.41% | 0.62% | 0.83% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.6% | 35.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.54% | 0.82% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.7% | 30.2% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.93% | 0.7% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 34.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 3% | 0.65% | 0.86% | 0.65% | 0.43% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.9% | 34.7% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 2% | 0.55% | 0.73% | 0.36% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.9% | 34.7% | 6% | 2.2% | 2% | 0.91% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 57.8% | 30.5% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.8% | 0.48% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 53% | 34.7% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.73% | 0.91% | 0.55% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 53% | 34.7% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.73% | 0.91% | 0.18% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.2% | 31% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.39% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.2% | 31% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.39% | 0% |
How has the ClickSend and WebSMS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ClickSend was ahead of WebSMS in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ClickSend’s share of searches among SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand moved from 6.3% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 340.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WebSMS’s share of searches among SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.19% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand SMS marketing platforms in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for WebSMS in New Zealand rose 600% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 70 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ClickSend’s and WebSMS’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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