FlipHTML5 vs Issuu:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Issuu had more branded searches than FlipHTML5 among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand. Issuu had about 480 branded searches, while FlipHTML5 had 170. Issuu made up 14% of all digital flipbook platform searches we track, and FlipHTML5 accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about digital flipbook platforms, Issuu appeared in two of the five answers and FlipHTML5 in one. Issuu was mentioned before FlipHTML5 in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Issuu, about 3 searches for every 1 for FlipHTML5
Who does AI mention more?
Issuu, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, FlipHTML5 in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Issuu, named ahead of FlipHTML5 in 2 of 3 answers
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Top digital flipbook platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Issuu was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. FlipHTML5 was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Issuu was listed before FlipHTML5 in two out of three 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.
Flipsnack4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Publuu3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Heyzine3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Issuu2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FlippingBook2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Publitas2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FlipHTML51 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital flipbook platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital flipbook platform in New Zealand for interactive publications?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best flipbook software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online catalogue software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is FlipHTML5 or Issuu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FlipHTML5 and Issuu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven digital flipbook platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Issuu, FlipHTML5. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Publuu | Issuu | Heyzine | FlipHTML5 | Flipsnack | FlippingBook | Publitas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 27.8% | 8% | 6.6% | 8% | 0.94% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.5% | 20.1% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 1% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.8% | 24% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.3% | 23.2% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 0.48% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.9% | 27.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 24% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 52.2% | 19.3% | 8.4% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 52% | 23.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.2% | 20.7% | 9% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.53% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.7% | 21.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 0.91% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.1% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 8% | 4.2% | 0.76% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 69.8% | 14% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
How has branded search for FlipHTML5 and Issuu changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Issuu was ahead of FlipHTML5 in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, FlipHTML5’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand moved from 6.6% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Issuu’s share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand moved from 27.8% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand digital flipbook platforms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, FlipHTML5 lost share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand, from 8% to 4.9%.
In October 2026, Issuu lost share of searches among digital flipbook platforms in New Zealand, from 14.9% to 14%.
How are FlipHTML5’s and Issuu’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FlipHTML5’s and Issuu’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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