Connecteam vs When I Work:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Connecteam had more branded searches than When I Work among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand. Connecteam had about 880 branded searches, while When I Work had 480. Connecteam made up 4.9% of all employee scheduling platform searches we track, and When I Work accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee scheduling platforms, Connecteam appeared in one of the five answers and When I Work in none.
Who do people search for more?
Connecteam, about 83% more searches than When I Work
Who does AI mention more?
Connecteam, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, When I Work in 0
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Top employee scheduling platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Connecteam was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. When I Work 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.
Deputy1st
RosterElf2nd
Employment Hero3rd
Droppah3rd
Tanda5th- Connecteam6th
Homebase–
Sling–
When I Work–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- RosterElf4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Deputy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Employment Hero3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Droppah3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tanda3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Connecteam1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Homebase0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sling0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- When I Work0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee scheduling platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee scheduling platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee scheduling platform in New Zealand for shift planning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best scheduling software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“staff rostering software”
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 Connecteam or When I Work more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Connecteam and When I Work by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine employee scheduling platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Connecteam, When I Work. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Employment Hero | Homebase | Droppah | Sling | Connecteam | When I Work | RosterElf | Deputy | Tanda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.9% | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.3% | 13% | 10.2% | 13.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 0.92% | 0.54% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.7% | 15.4% | 12.1% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.45% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.65% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.58% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 10.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 51% | 15.2% | 12% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.63% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 49.9% | 22.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 0.45% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 52% | 19% | 10% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 19% | 10% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.74% | 0.42% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 53% | 19.3% | 10.2% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.91% | 0.43% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 55% | 16.2% | 10.6% | 9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.94% | 0.44% | 0.28% |
How has the Connecteam and When I Work comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Connecteam was ahead of When I Work in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Connecteam’s share of searches among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand moved from 5.6% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, When I Work’s share of searches among employee scheduling platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.3% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand employee scheduling platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for When I Work in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Connecteam in New Zealand fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Connecteam’s and When I Work’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.
Connecteam
1 branded search term
- connecteam
When I Work
1 branded search term
- when i work
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