Google Analytics vs Triple Whale:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Google Analytics had more branded searches than Triple Whale among marketing attribution platforms in New Zealand. Google Analytics had about 8,540 branded searches, while Triple Whale had 180. Google Analytics made up 86.9% of all marketing attribution platform searches we track, and Triple Whale accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about marketing attribution platforms, Google Analytics appeared in all four answers and Triple Whale in three. Google Analytics and Triple Whale were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Google Analytics, about 47 searches for every 1 for Triple Whale
Who does AI mention more?
Google Analytics, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top marketing attribution platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Google Analytics appeared in all four answers. Triple Whale was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Google Analytics and Triple Whale were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Triple Whale1st
Google Analytics2nd
Dreamdata3rd
HubSpot4th
Ruler Analytics5th
Cometly6th
Northbeam7th
Rockerbox–
Fospha–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Google Analytics4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
HubSpot4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Dreamdata4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Triple Whale3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ruler Analytics3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cometly1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Northbeam1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rockerbox0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Fospha0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about marketing attribution platforms
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which marketing attribution platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best marketing attribution platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best marketing attribution platform in New Zealand for ad spend tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“marketing attribution platforms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“marketing attribution software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Google Analytics or Triple Whale more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Analytics and Triple Whale by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine marketing attribution platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Google Analytics, Triple Whale. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Analytics | Cometly | Triple Whale | Northbeam | HubSpot | Rockerbox | Dreamdata | Fospha | Ruler Analytics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 0.31% | 0.42% | 0.31% | 0.1% | 0% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.1% | 9% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.21% | 0.31% | 0.21% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.1% | 9.1% | 2% | 0.62% | 0.15% | 0.62% | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 87.3% | 9% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.25% | 0.37% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.5% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 0.49% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.5% | 8.5% | 2% | 0.34% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 88% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 0.42% | 0.1% | 0.42% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 86.6% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 0.51% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 87% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.8% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 0.51% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 86.7% | 10% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.9% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 0.51% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0% |
How has the Google Analytics and Triple Whale comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Analytics was ahead of Triple Whale in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Analytics’ share of searches among marketing attribution platforms in New Zealand moved from 87.8% to 86.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.4K to 8.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Triple Whale’s share of searches among marketing attribution platforms in New Zealand held steady at 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 180.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand marketing attribution platforms in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Google Analytics nor Triple Whale moved beyond provider rounding among marketing attribution platforms in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Analytics’ and Triple Whale’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.
Google Analytics
3 branded search terms
- google analytics
- google analytics 4
- google analytics certified
Triple Whale
2 branded search terms
- triple whale
- triplewhale
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