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MyBib vs Scribbr:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

In August 2026, MyBib had more branded searches than Scribbr among citation and reference tools in New Zealand. MyBib was estimated to have 14.5K branded searches compared to Scribbr’s 5.1K, and held a 42.6% Share of Search versus Scribbr’s 14.9%.

Share of Search among citation and reference tools in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, MyBib or Scribbr?
MyBib42.6%14.5K searches
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Scribbr14.9%5.1K searches

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Which is more popular in search, MyBib or Scribbr?

Compare the citation generators and reference managers New Zealand students cite sources 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.

MyBib and Scribbr among citation and reference tools in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for MyBib, Scribbr. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthMyBibCitation MachineScribbrZoteroEndNoteMendeley
Oct 202522.5%24.5%27.7%13.8%6.4%5.2%
Nov 202522.2%15.9%26.9%19.5%7.9%7.6%
Dec 202514.7%14.3%22.6%25.3%12.7%10.4%
Jan 202612.7%14.3%17.5%30.6%14.5%10.4%
Feb 202616.5%14.8%20.1%26.8%14.4%7.5%
Mar 202624%22.7%18.4%19.6%10.6%4.7%
Apr 202628.8%23%19.1%16.7%7.8%4.6%
May 202632.8%24.2%19.4%13.7%6.2%3.6%
Jun 202634.9%19.8%24.2%12%4.8%4.3%
Jul 202635%14.3%14.9%20.6%10.8%4.4%
Aug 202642.6%18.1%14.9%13.9%7%3.4%
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How has the MyBib and Scribbr comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands once in the 11 months ending August 2026: MyBib took it in March 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MyBib’s estimated Share of Search among citation and reference tools in New Zealand moved from 22.5% to 42.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5K to 14.5K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Scribbr’s estimated Share of Search among citation and reference tools in New Zealand moved from 27.7% to 14.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1K to 5.1K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand citation and reference tools in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Citation Machine overtook Scribbr to rank 2nd among citation and reference tools in New Zealand, at 18.1%.

  2. In August 2026, MyBib gained estimated Share of Search among citation and reference tools in New Zealand, from 35% to 42.6%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Scribbr in New Zealand fell 17.1% over 11 measured months, from 6.1K to 5.1K in August 2026.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MyBib’s and Scribbr’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.

MyBib

11 branded search terms

  • mybib
  • mybib apa
  • mybib apa 7
  • mybib apa citation generator
  • mybib apa generator
  • mybib apa reference generator
  • mybib citation
  • mybib citation generator
  • mybib com
  • mybib reference generator
  • mybib referencing

Scribbr

9 branded search terms

  • scribbr
  • scribbr apa
  • scribbr apa 7
  • scribbr citation
  • scribbr com
  • scribbr near me
  • scribbr nz
  • scribbr reference generator
  • scribbr referencing

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