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Libby vs Wushka:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Libby had more branded searches than Wushka among kids reading apps in New Zealand. Libby had about 210 branded searches, while Wushka had 110. Libby made up 0.31% of all kids reading app searches we track, and Wushka accounted for 0.16%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids reading apps, Libby appeared in three of the five answers and Wushka in none.

Among kids reading apps in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Libby, about 91% more searches than Wushka

Libby 210 searchesWushka 110 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Libby, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Wushka in 0

Libby in 3 of 5Wushka in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Libby, the only one of the two named

Libby first in 3Wushka never named

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Top kids reading apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Libby was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wushka 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.

  1. Reading Eggs1st
  2. Sunshine Online2nd
  3. Khan Academy3rd
  4. Epic4th
  5. Teach Your Monster to Read5th
  6. Libby6th
  7. Raz-Kids–
  8. Wushka–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Reading Eggs5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Sunshine Online3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Libby3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Epic2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Khan Academy2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Teach Your Monster to Read2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Raz-Kids0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wushka0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Is Libby or Wushka more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Libby and Wushka by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight kids reading apps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Libby and Wushka among kids reading apps in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Libby, Wushka. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthReading EggsEpicKhan AcademySunshine OnlineRaz-KidsTeach Your Monster to ReadLibbyWushka
Oct 202539%23.8%17.5%17.4%1%0.85%0.24%0.16%
Nov 202539.8%29.1%14.6%14.5%0.71%0.87%0.31%0.11%
Dec 202539.3%24.5%21.5%11.7%0.68%1%1.3%0.1%
Jan 202636.8%6.1%45.3%7.3%0.78%1.5%2.2%0.11%
Feb 202640.7%27%14.9%14.9%0.88%1.2%0.39%0.02%
Mar 202640.9%26.3%12.2%18.3%0.83%1.1%0.26%0.09%
Apr 202641.7%21.2%18.7%15.2%1.1%1.1%0.6%0.41%
May 202636.8%27.6%16.5%16.4%0.98%0.98%0.29%0.43%
Jun 202636.7%27.5%16.6%16.4%1.1%0.98%0.29%0.36%
Jul 202641.7%21.2%19%15.2%1.1%1.1%0.49%0.21%
Aug 202641.4%25.3%15.3%15.1%1.2%1.1%0.32%0.17%
Sep 202639.9%28.8%14.7%14.6%0.87%0.71%0.31%0.16%

How has the Libby and Wushka comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Wushka took it in May 2026, Libby took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Libby’s share of searches among kids reading apps in New Zealand moved from 0.24% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 210.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wushka’s share of searches among kids reading apps in New Zealand held steady at 0.16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand kids reading apps in September 2026?

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Libby in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Libby’s and Wushka’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.

Libby

1 branded search term

  • libby library

Wushka

2 branded search terms

  • wushka
  • wushka reading app

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