How popular isiMocha?
In September 2026, people searched for iMocha by name about 4,400 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.31% of all global skills assessment platform searches, placing iMocha fifth out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skills assessment platforms, iMocha appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
iMocha is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
HackerRankShare of searches 57.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- SHLShare of searches 38.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CodeSignalShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
CodilityShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- iMochaShare of searches 0.31%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top skills assessment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, iMocha was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. iMocha is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
TestGorilla1st
HackerRank2nd- SHL3rd
- iMocha4th
Codility5th
Criteria Corp6th
CodeSignal7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- SHL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
HackerRank4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TestGorilla4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- iMocha3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CodeSignal2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Codility2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Criteria Corp1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about skills assessment platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which skills assessment platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best skills assessment platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best skills assessment platform for a hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pre employment test”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hiring assessment tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which skills assessment platforms compete with iMocha?
Share of searches by month for HackerRank, SHL, CodeSignal, iMocha. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HackerRank | SHL | CodeSignal | Codility | iMocha | Criteria Corp | TestGorilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.31% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.9% | 42.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.51% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 42.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.28% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.7% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.77% | 0.28% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 52% | 42.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.42% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.5% | 57.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.31% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.4% | 42.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 69.7% | 20.9% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.68% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 77% | 15.4% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.62% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.6% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 0.37% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.1% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.43% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.6% | 38.5% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.31% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.6% | 823K | 0% | -23.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 38.5% | 550K | +307.4% | +25.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.3% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.31% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.25% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | <0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
57.6%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -23.5 points.
2.SHL
38.5%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, +307.4% vs prior month. Share +25.2 points.
2.3%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.
Codility1%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.iMocha
0.31%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.25%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
<0.01%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between iMocha and its closest rivals
Every comparison with iMocha
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for iMocha changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for iMocha worldwide fell from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iMocha rose from 6th to 5th among skills assessment platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for skills assessment platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, SHL gained share of searches among skills assessment platforms worldwide, from 13.3% to 38.5%.

In September 2026, HackerRank lost share of searches among skills assessment platforms worldwide, from 81.1% to 57.6%.

In September 2026, CodeSignal lost share of searches among skills assessment platforms worldwide, from 3.3% to 2.3%.

Codility’s share of searches among skills assessment platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.1% to 1% in September 2026.
iMocha’s share of searches among skills assessment platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.1% to 0.31% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Criteria Corp fell from 5th to 6th among skills assessment platforms worldwide.
How are iMocha’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iMocha’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.
- imocha
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