How popular isHackerRank in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 823K branded searches for HackerRank worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. HackerRank holds 90.8% estimated Share of Search among skills assessment platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
HackerRank90.8%
CodeSignal3.7%
TestGorilla3.5%
Codility1.6%
Criteria Corp0.4%
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Which skills assessment platforms compete with HackerRank?
Share of Search by month for HackerRank, CodeSignal, TestGorilla. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | HackerRank | CodeSignal | TestGorilla | Codility | Criteria Corp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.5% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.9% | 5.3% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.47% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.5% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.57% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.8% | 5.2% | 5% | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.69% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.8% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 84.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.6% | 4.3% | 5% | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 91.5% | 3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | 90.8% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 90.8% | 823K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 3.7% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.5% | 31.6K | +21.5% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.4% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.1 points |
90.8%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.7%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.5%
Held 3rd. 31.6K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
4.
Codility1.6%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.4%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between HackerRank and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for HackerRank changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for HackerRank worldwide held steady at 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HackerRank’s estimated Share of Search among skills assessment platforms worldwide increased from 87% to 90.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HackerRank’s estimated Share of Search among skills assessment platforms worldwide peaked at 91.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 84.3% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for skills assessment platforms worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, TestGorilla gained estimated Share of Search among skills assessment platforms worldwide, from 2.9% to 3.5%.

Codility’s estimated Share of Search among skills assessment platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.4% to 1.6% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Criteria Corp worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for CodeSignal worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
Where does HackerRank compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding practice platforms | 2nd of 6 | 16.6% | Show ranking |
| Challenges brands | 1st of 4 | 83.9% | Show ranking |
| Skills assessment platforms | 1st of 5 | 90.8% | Shown above |
| Coding challenge brands | 1st of 3 | 93.7% | Show ranking |
How is HackerRank measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HackerRank’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
- hackerrank
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