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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 4.8% of all global learning and development platform searches, placing Absorb LMS sixth out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about learning and development platforms, Absorb LMS appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Absorb LMS is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. 360LearningShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. DoceboShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. TalentLMSShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. LearnUponShare of searches 11%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. Absorb LMSShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top learning and development platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Absorb LMS was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Absorb LMS is the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. TalentLMS1st
  2. Docebo2nd
  3. 360Learning3rd
  4. Absorb LMS4th
  5. LearnUpon5th
  6. Cornerstone OnDemand6th
  7. Bridge–
  8. Saba–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • 360Learning5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Docebo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • TalentLMS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Absorb LMS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • LearnUpon3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cornerstone OnDemand1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bridge0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Saba0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Which learning and development platforms compete with Absorb LMS?

Absorb LMS against learning and development platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for 360Learning, Docebo, TalentLMS, LearnUpon, Cornerstone OnDemand, Absorb LMS, Bridge. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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Month360LearningDoceboTalentLMSLearnUponCornerstone OnDemandAbsorb LMSBridgeSaba
Oct 202523.8%23.8%23.8%10.9%8.7%5.8%1.9%1.1%
Nov 202523.8%23.8%23.8%10.9%8.7%5.8%2.1%1.1%
Dec 202521.4%26.2%26.2%9.9%7.8%5.2%2.2%1.2%
Jan 202622.1%27%22.1%10.3%9.9%5.4%2.1%1.1%
Feb 202622.1%27%22.1%10.2%9.9%5.4%2.2%1.1%
Mar 202621%25.7%25.7%9.8%9.4%5.1%2.3%1.1%
Apr 202621%25.7%25.7%9.8%9.4%5.1%2.6%0.87%
May 202617.1%25.6%25.6%11.8%11.4%5.1%2.5%0.87%
Jun 202618.9%28.2%23.1%10.6%10.3%5.6%2.5%0.84%
Jul 202616.9%25.3%25.3%11.6%11.3%6.2%2.3%0.98%
Aug 202615.9%29.1%23.8%11%10.6%5.8%2.7%1.1%
Sep 202624.1%24.1%24.1%11%8.8%4.8%2.2%1.1%

  1. 1.360Learning

    24.1%

    Moved from 3rd to 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +83.1% vs prior month. Share +8.2 points.

  2. 2.Docebo

    24.1%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -5.1 points.

  3. 3.TalentLMS

    24.1%

    Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  4. 4.LearnUpon

    11%

    Held 4th. 12.4K estimated branded searches, +20.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Cornerstone OnDemand

    8.8%

    Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.

  6. 6.Absorb LMS

    4.8%

    Held 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  7. 7.Bridge

    2.2%

    Held 7th. 2.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  8. 8.Saba

    1.1%

    Held 8th. 1.2K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Absorb LMS changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 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 learning and development platforms worldwide decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Absorb LMS’s share of searches among learning and development platforms worldwide peaked at 6.2% in July 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in September 2026.

How did search popularity change for learning and development platforms worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, 360Learning overtook Docebo and TalentLMS to become the leader among learning and development platforms worldwide, with 24.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Docebo lost share of searches among learning and development platforms worldwide, from 29.1% to 24.1%.

  3. In September 2026, Cornerstone OnDemand lost share of searches among learning and development platforms worldwide, from 10.6% to 8.8%.

  4. In September 2026, Absorb LMS lost share of searches among learning and development platforms worldwide, from 5.8% to 4.8%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Saba worldwide fell 18.9% over 12 measured months, from 1.5K to 1.2K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for LearnUpon worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 15.2K to 12.4K in September 2026.

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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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Absorb LMS compete?

Absorb LMS is ranked in four competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Corporate learning platforms8th of 80.58%Show ranking
Compliance training platforms7th of 141.4%Show ranking
Business learning management systems5th of 54.8%Show ranking
Learning and development platforms6th of 84.8%Shown above
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