Meta Ads vs StackAdapt:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Meta Ads had more branded searches than StackAdapt among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand. Meta Ads had about 1,900 branded searches, while StackAdapt had 90. Meta Ads made up 9.3% of all digital ad buying platform searches we track, and StackAdapt accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about digital ad buying platforms, Meta Ads appeared in four of the five answers and StackAdapt in one. Meta Ads was mentioned before StackAdapt in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Meta Ads, about 21 searches for every 1 for StackAdapt
Who does AI mention more?
Meta Ads, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, StackAdapt in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Meta Ads, named ahead of StackAdapt in every answer
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Top digital ad buying platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Meta Ads was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. StackAdapt was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Meta Ads was listed before StackAdapt in every answer.
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.
- Meta Ads4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The Trade Desk4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Google Ads3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LinkedIn Ads2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
StackAdapt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AdRoll0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Basis Technologies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Quantcast0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital ad buying platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital ad buying platform in New Zealand for a marketing team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“programmatic advertising platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital media buying platform”
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 Meta Ads or StackAdapt more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Meta Ads and StackAdapt by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight digital ad buying platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Meta Ads, StackAdapt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Ads | Meta Ads | LinkedIn Ads | StackAdapt | The Trade Desk | AdRoll | Basis Technologies | Quantcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 89.6% | 7.9% | 1% | 0.55% | 0.67% | 0.12% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.1% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 0.36% | 0.8% | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.4% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 0.49% | 0.99% | 0.14% | 0.07% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 87.2% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1% | 0.22% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 87.1% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 0.41% | 1.2% | 0.18% | 0.06% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.9% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 0.42% | 0.65% | 0.12% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 86.3% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 0.41% | 0.64% | 0.18% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.6% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 0.41% | 0.65% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.6% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 0.41% | 0.53% | 0.24% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.7% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.83% | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.2% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.06% |
| Oct 2026 | 88.9% | 9.3% | 0.83% | 0.44% | 0.34% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
How has branded search for Meta Ads and StackAdapt changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Meta Ads was ahead of StackAdapt in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Meta Ads’ share of searches among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand moved from 7.9% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, StackAdapt’s share of searches among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.55% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand digital ad buying platforms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Meta Ads lost share of searches among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand, from 11.1% to 9.3%.
In October 2026, StackAdapt rose from 5th to 4th among digital ad buying platforms in New Zealand.
How are Meta Ads’ and StackAdapt’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meta Ads’ and StackAdapt’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.
Meta Ads
1 branded search term
- meta ads
StackAdapt
1 branded search term
- stackadapt
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