Hoxhunt vs SoSafe:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Hoxhunt had more branded searches than SoSafe among security awareness training platforms in New Zealand. Hoxhunt had about 40 branded searches, while SoSafe had 10. Hoxhunt made up 4.4% of all security awareness training platform searches we track, and SoSafe accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about security awareness training platforms, Hoxhunt appeared in four of the five answers and SoSafe in none.
Who do people search for more?
Hoxhunt, about 4 searches for every 1 for SoSafe
Who does AI mention more?
Hoxhunt, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, SoSafe in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Hoxhunt, the only one of the two named
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Top security awareness training platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hoxhunt was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SoSafe did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
KnowBe45 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Proofpoint4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hoxhunt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SecureAZ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
usecure1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SoSafe0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which security awareness training platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best security awareness training platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best security awareness training platform in New Zealand for employee training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security awareness training platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“phishing training software”
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 Hoxhunt or SoSafe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hoxhunt and SoSafe by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six security awareness training platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hoxhunt, SoSafe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KnowBe4 | Proofpoint | usecure | Hoxhunt | SecureAZ | SoSafe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 57.3% | 25.2% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 0.97% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.2% | 25.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 60% | 21.5% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.5% | 21.8% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.5% | 21.9% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 1% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 59.3% | 21% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 21.9% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 4.2% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.5% | 21.8% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.8% | 21.5% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.3% | 21% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 64.8% | 18.7% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
How has branded search for Hoxhunt and SoSafe changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hoxhunt was ahead of SoSafe in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Hoxhunt’s share of searches among security awareness training platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.9% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, SoSafe’s share of searches among security awareness training platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand security awareness training platforms in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Hoxhunt gained share of searches among security awareness training platforms in New Zealand, from 3.7% to 4.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SoSafe in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in October 2026.
How are Hoxhunt’s and SoSafe’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hoxhunt’s and SoSafe’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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