Showit vs WordPress:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Showit had more branded searches than WordPress among visual website building platforms in New Zealand. Showit had about 210 branded searches, while WordPress had 70. Showit made up 0.35% of all visual website building platform searches we track, and WordPress accounted for 0.12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about visual website building platforms, WordPress appeared in one of the five answers and Showit in none.
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Top visual website building platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WordPress was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Showit 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Shopify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Squarespace5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Webflow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wix4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Framer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rocketspark2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Readymag1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WordPress1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Duda0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Showit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about visual website building platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which visual website building platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best visual website building platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best visual website building platform in New Zealand for a design-led website?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best website builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no code website builder”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Showit or WordPress more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Showit and WordPress by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 visual website building platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Showit, WordPress. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Shopify | Wix | Squarespace | Webflow | Rocketspark | Framer | Readymag | Duda | Showit | WordPress | Webstudio | Dorik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30% | 33.1% | 27.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 0.35% | 0.43% | 0.3% | 0.18% | 0.53% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.4% | 28.6% | 23.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 0.36% | 0.55% | 0.35% | 0.24% | 0.45% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 28.7% | 23.6% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.45% | 0.28% | 0.3% | 0.56% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.2% | 29% | 23.1% | 5% | 2.8% | 0.36% | 0.45% | 0.33% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.1% | 30.2% | 23.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.27% | 0.24% | 0.45% | 0.15% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.2% | 32.7% | 24.5% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.25% | 0.48% | 0.24% | 0.25% | 0.39% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 36% | 29.2% | 26.6% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.34% | 0.42% | 0.37% | 0.18% | 0.23% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 34.7% | 30% | 26.1% | 4.5% | 3% | 0.33% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.22% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.9% | 29.1% | 26.9% | 4.6% | 3% | 0.33% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.22% | 0.11% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.9% | 28.8% | 27% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.26% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.1% | 28.1% | 27.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.34% | 0.42% | 0.31% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 37% | 27.2% | 26.9% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.4% | 0.35% | 0.12% | 0.07% | 0.02% |
How has the Showit and WordPress comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Showit took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Showit’s share of searches among visual website building platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.18% to 0.35%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WordPress’ share of searches among visual website building platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.53% to 0.12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand visual website building platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Showit’s and WordPress’ 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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