Localize vs Lokalise:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Localize had more branded searches than Lokalise among website localization platforms in New Zealand. Localize had about 90 branded searches, while Lokalise had 10. Localize made up 42.9% of all website localization platform searches we track, and Lokalise accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about website localization platforms, Lokalise appeared in four of the five answers and Localize in three. Lokalise was mentioned before Localize in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Localize, about 9 searches for every 1 for Lokalise
Who does AI mention more?
Lokalise, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Localize in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Lokalise, named ahead of Localize in 3 of 4 answers
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Top website localization platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lokalise was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Localize was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lokalise was listed before Localize in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
Weglot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Lokalise4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Localize3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Crowdin3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Phrase3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TranslatePress3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which website localization platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best website localization platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best website localization platform in New Zealand for multiple languages?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“website translation tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“localisation platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Localize or Lokalise more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Localize and Lokalise by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six website localization platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Localize, Lokalise. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Localize | Weglot | Crowdin | Lokalise | Phrase | TranslatePress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 17.9% | 25% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.7% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 11.1% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.1% | 31.6% | 21.1% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 5.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.2% | 26.9% | 26.9% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.2% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 16.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.7% | 30.4% | 21.7% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| May 2026 | 34.6% | 23.1% | 15.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.4% | 21.7% | 13% | 17.4% | 13% | 4.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.7% | 27.3% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 35% | 25% | 15% | 10% | 10% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.3% | 18.5% | 14.8% | 11.1% | 14.8% | 7.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 42.9% | 23.8% | 19% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
How has branded search for Localize and Lokalise changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: Localize took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Localize’s share of searches among website localization platforms in New Zealand moved from 17.9% to 42.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Lokalise’s share of searches among website localization platforms in New Zealand moved from 21.4% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand website localization platforms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Localize gained share of searches among website localization platforms in New Zealand, from 33.3% to 42.9%.
In October 2026, Lokalise lost share of searches among website localization platforms in New Zealand, from 11.1% to 4.8%.
How are Localize’s and Lokalise’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Localize’s and Lokalise’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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