Google Slides vs Microsoft PowerPoint:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Google Slides had more branded searches than Microsoft PowerPoint among presentation software in New Zealand. Google Slides was estimated to have 76.2K branded searches compared to Microsoft PowerPoint’s 30.3K, and held a 69.6% Share of Search versus Microsoft PowerPoint’s 27.7%.
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Which is more popular in search, Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint?
Compare the presentation tools New Zealanders build slide decks with. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Google Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Gamma | Prezi | Keynote | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.9% | 23.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.4% | 19.9% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.3% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.17% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 64% | 25.7% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 0.45% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.5% | 23.4% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.11% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.6% | 23.5% | 1.9% | 0.78% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.4% | 27% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 69.6% | 26.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.11% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 73.5% | 23.5% | 1.8% | 0.87% | 0.27% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 72% | 24.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.17% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.6% | 27.7% | 1.5% | 0.88% | 0.22% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Slides was ahead of Microsoft PowerPoint in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Google Slides’ estimated Share of Search among presentation software in New Zealand moved from 72.9% to 69.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 75.9K to 76.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Microsoft PowerPoint’s estimated Share of Search among presentation software in New Zealand moved from 23.4% to 27.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 24.4K to 30.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand presentation software in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Microsoft PowerPoint gained estimated Share of Search among presentation software in New Zealand, from 24.4% to 27.7%.
In August 2026, Google Slides lost estimated Share of Search among presentation software in New Zealand, from 72% to 69.6%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Slides’ and Microsoft PowerPoint’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 Slides
15 branded search terms
- doc google slides
- google slides
- google slides app
- google slides background
- google slides com
- google slides download
- google slides free
- google slides near me
- google slides online
- google slides presentation
- google slides slides
- google slides templates
- googleslides
- googleslides templates
- offline google slides
Microsoft PowerPoint
17 branded search terms
- ai powerpoint maker
- downloadable powerpoint
- microsoft powerpoint
- microsoft powerpoint free
- microsoft powerpoint online
- microsoft powerpoint presentation
- microsoft powerpoint slides
- microsoft powerpoint templates
- microsoftpowerpoint
- microsoftpowerpoint templates
- ms powerpoint
- powerpoint
- powerpoint ai
- powerpoint for mac
- powerpoint online
- powerpoint presenter view
- powerpoint viewer
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