Modica vs Textmagic:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Modica had more branded searches than Textmagic among SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand. Modica was estimated to have 100 branded searches compared to Textmagic’s 20, and held a 16.9% Share of Search versus Textmagic’s 3.4%.
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Which is more popular in search, Modica or Textmagic?
Compare the bulk SMS and text marketing platforms New Zealand businesses message customers with. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Modica, Textmagic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | ClickSend | Burst SMS | Modica | Textmagic | Attentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.1% | 25.7% | 17.1% | 7.1% | 2.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 39% | 25.4% | 25.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.2% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 4.3% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 50% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.2% | 24.6% | 16.4% | 6.6% | 3.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.1% | 19% | 19% | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.6% | 19% | 19% | 4.8% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 54.9% | 16.9% | 21.1% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.9% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 24.2% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 61% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Modica and Textmagic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Modica was ahead of Textmagic in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Modica’s estimated Share of Search among SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand moved from 17.1% to 16.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 100.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Textmagic’s estimated Share of Search among SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand moved from 7.1% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand SMS marketing platforms in August 2026?
2 changes

In August 2026, Textmagic gained estimated Share of Search among SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand, from 1.6% to 3.4%.

In August 2026, Modica gained estimated Share of Search among SMS marketing platforms in New Zealand, from 16.1% to 16.9%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Modica’s and Textmagic’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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