Quixel Megascans vs Poly Haven:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Poly Haven had more branded searches than Quixel Megascans among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand. Poly Haven had about 640 branded searches, while Quixel Megascans had 30. Poly Haven made up 52.9% of all 3D texture and asset library searches we track, and Quixel Megascans accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D texture and asset libraries, both Quixel Megascans and Poly Haven appeared in all four answers. Poly Haven was mentioned before Quixel Megascans in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Poly Haven, about 21 searches for every 1 for Quixel Megascans
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Poly Haven, named ahead of Quixel Megascans in every answer
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Top 3D texture and asset libraries in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, both Quixel Megascans and Poly Haven showed up in all four answers. Poly Haven was listed before Quixel Megascans in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Poly Haven1st
Fab2nd
ambientCG3rd
Quixel Megascans4th
Synty Studios5th
Poliigon6th
Textures.com7th
CGAxis–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Poly Haven4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Quixel Megascans4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- ambientCG3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Fab3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Poliigon2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Synty Studios2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Textures.com2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- CGAxis0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about 3D texture and asset libraries
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which 3D texture and asset library should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best 3D texture and asset library in New Zealand for game art assets?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d texture library”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pbr texture library”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Quixel Megascans or Poly Haven more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Quixel Megascans and Poly Haven by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight 3D texture and asset libraries we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Poly Haven, Quixel Megascans. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Poly Haven | Poliigon | ambientCG | Synty Studios | Fab | Textures.com | Quixel Megascans | CGAxis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 22.1% | 6.5% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.2% | 21.2% | 5.8% | 11.5% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.8% | 21.9% | 4.7% | 12.5% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.3% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.1% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.6% | 12.6% | 8.1% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.4% | 12.5% | 8% | 14.8% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 4.5% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 17.4% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.1% | 15.2% | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.89% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.1% | 10% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.91% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.7% | 12.6% | 9.9% | 9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 10.6% | 13.5% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.96% |
| Oct 2026 | 52.9% | 14% | 11.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.83% |
How has branded search for Quixel Megascans and Poly Haven changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Poly Haven was ahead of Quixel Megascans in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Quixel Megascans’ share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand moved from 3.9% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 30.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Poly Haven’s share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand moved from 45.5% to 52.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 350 to 640.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand 3D texture and asset libraries in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Quixel Megascans gained share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 2.5%.
In October 2026, Poly Haven lost share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand, from 55.8% to 52.9%.
How are Quixel Megascans’ and Poly Haven’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Quixel Megascans’ and Poly Haven’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.
Quixel Megascans
1 branded search term
- quixel megascans
Poly Haven
2 branded search terms
- poly haven
- polyhaven
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