How popular isAbsorb LMS?
In September 2026, people searched for Absorb LMS by name about 5,440 times worldwide, a 33.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.4% of all global compliance training platform searches, placing Absorb LMS seventh out of 14 platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compliance training platforms, Absorb LMS appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the 14.
Absorb LMS is the seventh most searched of 14 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
KnowBe4Share of searches 34.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Arctic WolfShare of searches 22.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ProofpointShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
NAVEXShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Absorb LMSShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top compliance training platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Absorb LMS was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Absorb LMS is the fourth most recommended of the 14.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
EasyLlama1st
Traliant2nd
TalentLMS3rd- Absorb LMS4th
- NAVEX5th
- KnowBe46th
Skillsoft7th- Arctic Wolf–
- Proofpoint–
iHasco–- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- TalentLMS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Traliant4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- KnowBe43 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- NAVEX3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Absorb LMS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- EasyLlama3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Skillsoft1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Arctic Wolf0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Proofpoint0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- iHasco0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about compliance training platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compliance training platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compliance training platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compliance training platform for staff compliance training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compliance training platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“staff compliance training”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which compliance training platforms compete with Absorb LMS?
Share of searches by month for KnowBe4, Arctic Wolf, Proofpoint, NAVEX, iHasco, TalentLMS, Absorb LMS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KnowBe4 | Arctic Wolf | Proofpoint | NAVEX | iHasco | TalentLMS | Absorb LMS | EasyLlama | SAI Global | Traliant | Access Learning | Learning Pool | Skillcast | Skillsoft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.7% | 24.5% | 13.5% | 9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.98% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.53% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.3% | 27.2% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 0.89% | 0.59% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.7% | 30.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.53% | 0.81% | 0.67% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.8% | 26.7% | 14.7% | 8% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.3% | 27.2% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.3% | 25.5% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.67% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.2% | 22.9% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 33.5% | 27.3% | 15% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.47% | 0.89% | 0.47% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.5% | 23.1% | 15.5% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.92% | 0.61% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.2% | 20.4% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.66% | 0.99% | 0.52% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.2% | 23.6% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.94% | 0.5% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.2% | 22.9% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.61% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.2% | 135K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.9% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.3% | 60.6K | +0.07% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.3% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.9% | 27.1K | +49.7% | +2.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.5% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.4% | 5.4K | +0.18% | 0 points | |
| 8, moved from 10th to 8th | 1.4% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 10th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 1.4% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 1.4% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 0.91% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 11th to 12th | 0.91% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 11th to 12th | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.61% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 14, held 14th | 0.04% | 170 | -19% | 0 points |
1.
KnowBe434.2%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
22.9%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
15.3%
Held 3rd. 60.6K estimated branded searches, +0.07% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.
NAVEX10.3%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
iHasco6.9%
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +49.7% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
2.5%
Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.4%
Held 7th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +0.18% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.4%
Moved from 10th to 8th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.4%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Traliant1.4%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.91%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.91%
Moved from 11th to 12th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Skillcast0.61%
Held 13th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
14.
Skillsoft0.04%
Held 14th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Absorb LMS and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Absorb LMS
21 comparisons
- Absorb LMS vs Arctic Wolf
- Absorb LMS vs iHasco
- Absorb LMS vs KnowBe4
- Absorb LMS vs NAVEX
- Absorb LMS vs Proofpoint
- 360Learning vs Absorb LMS
- Absorb LMS vs Cornerstone OnDemand
- Absorb LMS vs Docebo
- Absorb LMS vs EasyLlama
- Absorb LMS vs LearnUpon
- Absorb LMS vs LinkedIn Learning
- Absorb LMS vs Litmos
- Absorb LMS vs SAI Global
- Absorb LMS vs TalentLMS
- Absorb LMS vs Traliant
- Absorb LMS vs Access Learning
- Absorb LMS vs Learning Pool
- Absorb LMS vs Bridge
- Absorb LMS vs Skillcast
- Absorb LMS vs Saba
- Absorb LMS vs Skillsoft
How has branded search demand for Absorb LMS changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Absorb LMS worldwide fell from 8.1K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Absorb LMS’s share of searches among compliance training platforms worldwide held steady, from 1.8% to 1.4%.
How did search popularity change for compliance training platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, iHasco gained share of searches among compliance training platforms worldwide, from 4.7% to 6.9%.
In September 2026, KnowBe4 lost share of searches among compliance training platforms worldwide, from 35.2% to 34.2%.
In September 2026, Arctic Wolf lost share of searches among compliance training platforms worldwide, from 23.6% to 22.9%.
In September 2026, EasyLlama rose from 10th to 8th among compliance training platforms worldwide.
In September 2026, Access Learning rose from 12th to 11th among compliance training platforms worldwide.
In September 2026, Learning Pool fell from 11th to 12th among compliance training platforms worldwide.
How are Absorb LMS’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Absorb LMS’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- absorb lms
- absorb lms app
- absorb lms software
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Where does Absorb LMS compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate learning platforms | 8th of 8 | 0.58% | Show ranking |
| Compliance training platforms | 7th of 14 | 1.4% | Shown above |
| Business learning management systems | 5th of 5 | 4.8% | Show ranking |
| Learning and development platforms | 6th of 8 | 4.8% | Show ranking |
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