How popular isLinkedIn Learning?
In September 2026, people searched for LinkedIn Learning by name about 823,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 88.5% of all global corporate learning platform searches, placing LinkedIn Learning first out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about corporate learning platforms, LinkedIn Learning appeared in three of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the eight.
LinkedIn Learning is the most searched of 8 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
LinkedIn LearningShare of searches 88.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
360LearningShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DoceboShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LitmosShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
LearnUponShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top corporate learning platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LinkedIn Learning was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LinkedIn Learning is the seventh most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Docebo1st
- 360Learning2nd
TalentLMS3rd
Absorb LMS4th
Cornerstone OnDemand5th- LearnUpon6th
- LinkedIn Learning7th
- Litmos8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 360Learning4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Docebo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- LinkedIn Learning3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cornerstone OnDemand3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- TalentLMS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Absorb LMS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- LearnUpon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Litmos1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about corporate learning platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which corporate learning platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best corporate learning platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best corporate learning platform for employee training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“corporate learning platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best learning platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which corporate learning platforms compete with LinkedIn Learning?
Share of searches by month for LinkedIn Learning, 360Learning, Docebo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LinkedIn Learning | 360Learning | Docebo | Litmos | LearnUpon | Cornerstone OnDemand | TalentLMS | Absorb LMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 85.6% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.3% | 3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 85% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| May 2026 | 86.8% | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.6% | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 88% | 2% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.71% |
| Sep 2026 | 88.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 88.5% | 823K | +22.3% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 2.9% | 27.4K | +82.3% | +1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 2.9% | 27.1K | 0% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 1.3% | 12.1K | +22.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.1% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.58% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.1 points |
88.5%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.9%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 27.4K estimated branded searches, +82.3% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
3.
Docebo2.9%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.
Litmos1.6%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.3%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.1%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.1%
Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.58%
Held 8th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between LinkedIn Learning and its closest rivals
Every comparison with LinkedIn Learning
17 comparisons
- Coursera vs LinkedIn Learning
- Khan Academy vs LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning vs Udemy
- edX vs LinkedIn Learning
- Domestika vs LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning vs MasterClass
- LinkedIn Learning vs Simplilearn
- LinkedIn Learning vs Skillshare
- Great Learning vs LinkedIn Learning
- 360Learning vs LinkedIn Learning
- Docebo vs LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning vs Litmos
- LearnUpon vs LinkedIn Learning
- Cornerstone OnDemand vs LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning vs TalentLMS
- Absorb LMS vs LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning vs Pluralsight
How has branded search demand for LinkedIn Learning changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LinkedIn Learning worldwide held steady at 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LinkedIn Learning’s share of searches among corporate learning platforms worldwide increased from 85.6% to 88.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LinkedIn Learning’s share of searches among corporate learning platforms worldwide peaked at 88.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 84.1% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for corporate learning platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, 360Learning overtook Docebo to rank 2nd among corporate learning platforms worldwide, with 2.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, LinkedIn Learning gained share of searches among corporate learning platforms worldwide, from 88% to 88.5%.
In September 2026, Docebo lost share of searches among corporate learning platforms worldwide, from 3.5% to 2.9%.
In September 2026, LearnUpon rose from 6th to 5th among corporate learning platforms worldwide.
In September 2026, Cornerstone OnDemand fell from 5th to 6th among corporate learning platforms worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Absorb LMS worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are LinkedIn Learning’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LinkedIn Learning’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.
- linkedin learning
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Where does LinkedIn Learning compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online learning platforms | 4th of 7 | 4.3% | Show ranking |
| Online course marketplaces | 3rd of 6 | 10.1% | Show ranking |
| Professional certifications | 2nd of 6 | 18.2% | Show ranking |
| Corporate learning platforms | 1st of 8 | 88.5% | Shown above |
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