How popular isForest?
In September 2026, people searched for Forest by name about 33,100 times worldwide, an 18.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.06% of all global study app searches, placing Forest seventh out of seven apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about study apps, Forest appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Forest is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Kahoot!Share of searches 79.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
QuizletShare of searches 15.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AnkiShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CheggShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ForestShare of searches 0.06%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top study apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Forest was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Forest is the third most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Quizlet5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Anki4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Forest3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Brainscape2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Kahoot!0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Chegg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Studocu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which study app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best study apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best study app for exam revision?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“study apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flashcard app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which study apps compete with Forest?
Share of searches by month for Kahoot!, Quizlet, Forest. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kahoot! | Quizlet | Anki | Chegg | Studocu | Brainscape | Forest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.1% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 81.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.1% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.4% | 15.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.16% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.9% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.4% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 83.4% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.9% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.3% | 9% | 3.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.3% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 79.3% | 45.5M | +82.7% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.9% | 9.1M | +123.5% | +2.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.7% | 1M | +21.5% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.4% | 823K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.4% | 823K | +49.6% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.11% | 60.5K | +49.4% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.06% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Kahoot!79.3%
Held 1st. 45.5M estimated branded searches, +82.7% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.
Quizlet15.9%
Held 2nd. 9.1M estimated branded searches, +123.5% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
3.
Anki1.7%
Held 3rd. 1M estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.
Chegg1.4%
Held 4th. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
5.
Studocu1.4%
Held 5th. 823K estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.11%
Held 6th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +49.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Forest0.06%
Held 7th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Forest changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Forest worldwide fell from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forest’s share of searches among study apps worldwide held steady at 0.06%.
How did search popularity change for study apps worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Quizlet gained share of searches among study apps worldwide, from 13.1% to 15.9%.
In September 2026, Chegg lost share of searches among study apps worldwide, from 2.6% to 1.4%.
In September 2026, Anki lost share of searches among study apps worldwide, from 2.6% to 1.7%.
Kahoot!’s share of searches among study apps worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 86.9% to 79.3% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Brainscape worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Studocu worldwide fell 32.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.2M to 823K in September 2026.
How are Forest’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Forest’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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Where does Forest compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study apps | 7th of 7 | 0.06% | Shown above |
| Focus apps | 1st of 6 | 39.3% | Show ranking |
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