How popular isfreeCodeCamp in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 368K branded searches for freeCodeCamp worldwide which is up 22.3% over the last 12 months. freeCodeCamp holds 44.1% estimated Share of Search among online coding platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
freeCodeCamp44.1%
DataCamp24.1%
Codecademy19.8%
Exercism7.2%
Scrimba4.9%
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Which online coding platforms compete with freeCodeCamp?
Share of Search by month for freeCodeCamp, DataCamp, Codecademy, Exercism, Scrimba. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | freeCodeCamp | DataCamp | Codecademy | Exercism | Scrimba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.9% | 22% | 40.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.1% | 26.1% | 39% | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.4% | 20.9% | 38.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.9% | 17.9% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.8% | 19.2% | 43% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.8% | 15.1% | 41.3% | 6.8% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.6% | 21.6% | 26.5% | 8% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 42.3% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.4% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 5% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.4% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.1% | 24.1% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.1% | 368K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.1% | 201K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.8% | 165K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.2% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.9% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.1 points |
44.1%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
2.
DataCamp24.1%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
19.8%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.
Exercism7.2%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
5.
Scrimba4.9%
Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between freeCodeCamp and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for freeCodeCamp changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for freeCodeCamp worldwide rose from 301K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, freeCodeCamp’s estimated Share of Search among online coding platforms worldwide increased from 26.9% to 44.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, freeCodeCamp’s estimated Share of Search among online coding platforms worldwide peaked at 45.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 26.1% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, freeCodeCamp rose from 2nd to 1st among online coding platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for online coding platforms worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, freeCodeCamp gained estimated Share of Search among online coding platforms worldwide, from 43.4% to 44.1%.
In September 2026, Exercism lost estimated Share of Search among online coding platforms worldwide, from 8.7% to 7.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Codecademy worldwide fell 63.3% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 165K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for DataCamp worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 201K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Scrimba worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
Where does freeCodeCamp compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding practice platforms | 3rd of 6 | 7.4% | Show ranking |
| Online coding platforms | 1st of 5 | 44.1% | Shown above |
How is freeCodeCamp measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using freeCodeCamp’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.
1 branded search term
- freecodecamp
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