QuarkXPress vs VivaDesigner:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, QuarkXPress had more branded searches than VivaDesigner among desktop publishing software in New Zealand. QuarkXPress had about 40 branded searches, while VivaDesigner had 0. QuarkXPress made up 2.8% of all desktop publishing software searches we track, and VivaDesigner accounted for 0%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about desktop publishing software, QuarkXPress appeared in one of the five answers and VivaDesigner in none.
Who do people search for more?
QuarkXPress, the only one of the two with measured searches
Who does AI mention more?
QuarkXPress, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, VivaDesigner in 0
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Top desktop publishing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, QuarkXPress was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. VivaDesigner did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Adobe InDesign1st
Affinity2nd
Scribus3rd
Marq4th- QuarkXPress5th
Swift Publisher6th
Xara–
VivaDesigner–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Adobe InDesign5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Affinity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Scribus5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Marq2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- QuarkXPress1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Swift Publisher1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Xara0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- VivaDesigner0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about desktop publishing software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which desktop publishing tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best desktop publishing tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best desktop publishing tool in New Zealand for multi-page layouts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“desktop publishing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“page layout software”
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 QuarkXPress or VivaDesigner more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for QuarkXPress and VivaDesigner by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight desktop publishing software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for QuarkXPress, VivaDesigner. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Adobe InDesign | Affinity | Scribus | Xara | QuarkXPress | Marq | Swift Publisher | VivaDesigner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.5% | 44% | 13% | 10.5% | 2% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.6% | 58.6% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 0% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.6% | 46.8% | 13.5% | 16.7% | 0.79% | 0% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.1% | 40.7% | 17.9% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.3% | 26% | 17.3% | 14% | 2% | 0% | 0.67% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.4% | 22.9% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 2.4% | 0% | 1.2% | 0.59% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.6% | 25.7% | 17.1% | 21.1% | 2.6% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.66% |
| May 2026 | 35.8% | 23.9% | 15.7% | 19.4% | 3% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 13.9% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 0.66% | 1.3% | 0.66% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.9% | 26.7% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 2.7% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.68% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.4% | 19.8% | 24.1% | 16% | 2.5% | 0% | 0.62% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.3% | 27.1% | 22.2% | 14.6% | 2.8% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How has the QuarkXPress and VivaDesigner comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- QuarkXPress was ahead of VivaDesigner in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QuarkXPress’ share of searches among desktop publishing software in New Zealand moved from 2% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VivaDesigner’s share of searches among desktop publishing software in New Zealand moved from 0.5% to 0%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 0.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand desktop publishing software in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, VivaDesigner lost share of searches among desktop publishing software in New Zealand, from 0.62% to 0%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QuarkXPress’ and VivaDesigner’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.
QuarkXPress
4 branded search terms
- quark xpress
- quarkxpress
- quarkxpress features
- quarkxpress program
VivaDesigner
2 branded search terms
- viva designer
- vivadesigner
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