Fiverr vs Freelancer:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Fiverr had more branded searches than Freelancer among freelance marketplaces in New Zealand. Fiverr had about 5,430 branded searches, while Freelancer had 20. Fiverr made up 57.9% of all freelance marketplace searches we track, and Freelancer accounted for 0.21%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about freelance marketplaces, Fiverr appeared in four of the five answers and Freelancer in two. Fiverr was mentioned before Freelancer in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Fiverr, about 272 searches for every 1 for Freelancer
Who does AI mention more?
Fiverr, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Freelancer in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Fiverr, named ahead of Freelancer in every answer
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Top freelance marketplaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fiverr was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Freelancer was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Fiverr was listed before Freelancer in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Upwork1st- Fiverr2nd
Contra3rd
Zealancer4th
Toptal5th
Freelancer5th
99designs7th
DesignCrowd–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Upwork5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Fiverr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Toptal2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- 99designs2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Freelancer2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Contra2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zealancer2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- DesignCrowd0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about freelance marketplaces
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which freelance marketplace should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best freelance marketplaces in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best freelance marketplace in New Zealand for a small business hiring contractors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best freelance marketplace”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hire contractors online”
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 Fiverr or Freelancer more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fiverr and Freelancer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight freelance marketplaces we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Fiverr, Freelancer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fiverr | Upwork | Toptal | 99designs | DesignCrowd | Freelancer | Contra | Zealancer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 61.9% | 34.8% | 1.4% | 0.53% | 0.38% | 0.53% | 0.08% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.3% | 34.8% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.08% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.6% | 39.2% | 1.5% | 0.35% | 0.49% | 0.63% | 0.07% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 62% | 35.6% | 1.1% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.08% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 41.5% | 1.5% | 0.67% | 0.47% | 0.34% | 0.07% | 0.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.6% | 41% | 1.2% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.27% | 0.07% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 59.9% | 37.5% | 1.2% | 0.51% | 0.29% | 0.37% | 0.07% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.7% | 36.4% | 1.1% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.3% | 40.9% | 1.2% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.59% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 40.6% | 1.5% | 0.59% | 0.42% | 0.25% | 0.08% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.4% | 40.2% | 1% | 0.52% | 0.43% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Oct 2026 | 57.9% | 39.7% | 1.3% | 0.43% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
How has branded search for Fiverr and Freelancer changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fiverr was ahead of Freelancer in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Fiverr’s share of searches among freelance marketplaces in New Zealand moved from 61.9% to 57.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.2K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Freelancer’s share of searches among freelance marketplaces in New Zealand moved from 0.53% to 0.21%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand freelance marketplaces in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Fiverr gained share of searches among freelance marketplaces in New Zealand, from 57.4% to 57.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Freelancer in New Zealand fell 71.4% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 20 in October 2026.
How are Fiverr’s and Freelancer’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fiverr’s and Freelancer’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.
Fiverr
5 branded search terms
- fiverr
- fiverr app
- fiverr freelance
- fiverr hire
- fiverr seo
Freelancer
1 branded search term
- freelancercom
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