Google Workspace vs LibreOffice:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Google Workspace had more branded searches than LibreOffice among office suites in New Zealand. Google Workspace was estimated to have 10.7K branded searches compared to LibreOffice’s 5.3K, and held a 12.4% Share of Search versus LibreOffice’s 6.1%.
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Which is more popular in search, Google Workspace or LibreOffice?
Compare the office software suites New Zealand businesses run on. 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 Workspace, LibreOffice. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace | LibreOffice | Zoho Workplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.5% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.6% | 11.5% | 4.8% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.5% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.2% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.5% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.4% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 84% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.5% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.1% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.5% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
How has the Google Workspace and LibreOffice comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Workspace was ahead of LibreOffice in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Google Workspace’s estimated Share of Search among office suites in New Zealand moved from 7.3% to 12.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.9K to 10.7K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LibreOffice’s estimated Share of Search among office suites in New Zealand moved from 3.6% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.8K to 5.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand office suites in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, LibreOffice gained estimated Share of Search among office suites in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 6.1%.

In August 2026, Google Workspace lost estimated Share of Search among office suites in New Zealand, from 14.1% to 12.4%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Workspace’s and LibreOffice’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 Workspace
28 branded search terms
- admin google workspace
- g suite
- g suite admin
- google g suite
- google workspace
- google workspace admin
- google workspace admin console
- google workspace business starter
- google workspace cost
- google workspace email
- google workspace for business
- google workspace for education
- google workspace for nonprofits
- google workspace individual
- google workspace marketplace
- google workspace nz
- google workspace office
- google workspace planner
- google workspace pricing
- google workspace shared drives
- google workspace sheets
- google workspace spaces
- google workspace suite
- googleworkspace
- googleworkspace email
- googleworkspace office
- googleworkspace pricing
- workspace google com
LibreOffice
16 branded search terms
- libreoffice
- libreoffice android
- libreoffice base
- libreoffice calc
- libreoffice calculator
- libreoffice dl
- libreoffice draw
- libreoffice email
- libreoffice free download
- libreoffice impress
- libreoffice mac
- libreoffice office suite
- libreoffice online
- libreoffice org
- libreoffice pricing
- libreoffice word

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