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How popular isCanvas LMS?

In September 2026, people searched for Canvas LMS by name about 90,500 times worldwide, a 45.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6% of all global school learning platform searches, placing Canvas LMS fourth out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about school learning platforms, Canvas LMS appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Canvas LMS is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MathleticsShare of searches 44.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. Reading EggsShare of searches 36.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. ProdigyShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. Canvas LMSShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. SeesawShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top school learning platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Canvas LMS was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Canvas LMS is the most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Canvas LMS1st
  2. Schoology Learning2nd
  3. Seesaw3rd
  4. Mathletics–
  5. Reading Eggs–
  6. Prodigy–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Canvas LMS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Seesaw3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Schoology Learning2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mathletics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Reading Eggs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Prodigy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about school learning platforms

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which school learning platform should I use?”

    1. 1Canvas LMS
    2. 2Schoology Learning
    3. 3Seesaw

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best school learning platforms?”

    1. 1Canvas LMS

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best school learning platform for classroom learning?”

    1. 1Canvas LMS
    2. 2Schoology Learning
    3. 3Seesaw

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “digital learning platform”

    1. 1Seesaw

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best learning platform”

    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 21, 2026.

    Which school learning platforms compete with Canvas LMS?

    Canvas LMS against school learning platforms worldwide, by month

    Share of searches by month for Mathletics, Reading Eggs, Prodigy, Canvas LMS, Seesaw. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthMathleticsReading EggsProdigyCanvas LMSSeesawSchoology Learning
    Oct 202542.6%28.7%19.2%7%2.4%0.12%
    Nov 202544.3%29.8%19.9%4%1.8%0.08%
    Dec 202538.9%26%21.3%11.7%2%0.09%
    Jan 202642.6%28.5%15.6%10.4%2.8%0.1%
    Feb 202647%31.4%14%5.2%2.3%0.11%
    Mar 202654.3%30%8.9%4.9%1.8%0.07%
    Apr 202647.1%31.5%11.6%7.7%2%0.11%
    May 202651.7%28.4%12.7%5.7%1.5%0.08%
    Jun 202652.5%28.7%12.8%4.7%1.1%0.08%
    Jul 202644.4%36.3%8.9%8.9%1.2%0.11%
    Aug 202644.7%36.5%9%7.3%2.3%0.24%
    Sep 202644.5%36.4%10.9%6%2.1%0.16%

    1. 1.Mathletics

      44.5%

      Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

    2. 2.Reading Eggs

      36.4%

      Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

    3. 3.Prodigy

      10.9%

      Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, +82.3% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.

    4. 4.Canvas LMS

      6%

      Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

    5. 5.Seesaw

      2.1%

      Held 5th. 31.3K estimated branded searches, +37.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

    6. 6.Schoology Learning

      0.16%

      Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

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

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Canvas LMS worldwide fell from 165K to 90.5K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canvas LMS’s share of searches among school learning platforms worldwide decreased from 7% to 6%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canvas LMS’s share of searches among school learning platforms worldwide peaked at 11.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 4% in November 2025.

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

    6 changes

    1. In September 2026, Prodigy gained share of searches among school learning platforms worldwide, from 9% to 10.9%.

    2. In September 2026, Canvas LMS lost share of searches among school learning platforms worldwide, from 7.3% to 6%.

    3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Seesaw worldwide fell 45.4% over 12 measured months, from 57.3K to 31.3K in September 2026.

    4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mathletics worldwide fell 32.7% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 673K in September 2026.

    5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Reading Eggs worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 673K to 550K in September 2026.

    6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Schoology Learning worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.

    How are Canvas LMS’s branded searches counted?

    1 search term

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canvas LMS’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

    Where does Canvas LMS compete?

    Canvas LMS is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
    Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
    Edtech6th of 90.13%Show ranking
    Learning management systems4th of 110.62%Show ranking
    School learning platforms4th of 66%Shown above
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