How popular isUdemy in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 3.4M branded searches for Udemy worldwide which is down 33% over the last 12 months. Udemy holds 17.4% estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Khan Academy57.7%
Coursera17.4%
Udemy17.4%LinkedIn Learning4.3%
edX1.6%
MasterClass1%
Skillshare0.57%
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Which online learning platforms compete with Udemy?
Share of Search by month for Khan Academy, Coursera, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Khan Academy | Coursera | Udemy | LinkedIn Learning | edX | MasterClass | Skillshare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.2% | 18.5% | 22.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.3% | 17.3% | 25.9% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.9% | 20.1% | 24.6% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.7% | 22.2% | 27.2% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.8% | 20% | 24.5% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.1% | 19.8% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.7% | 20.5% | 25% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 41% | 22.4% | 27.4% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.2% | 24.2% | 29.6% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 22.7% | 27.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 51% | 18.7% | 22.8% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.61% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.7% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.57% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.7% | 11.1M | +21.4% | +6.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 17.4% | 3.4M | 0% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 17.4% | 3.4M | -18.1% | -5.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.3% | 823K | +22.3% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.6% | 301K | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1% | 201K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.57% | 110K | 0% | 0 points |
57.7%
Held 1st. 11.1M estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +6.7 points.
2.
Coursera17.4%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
3.
Udemy17.4%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 3.4M estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -5.4 points.
4.3%
Held 4th. 823K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
1.6%
Held 5th. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1%
Held 6th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.57%
Held 7th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Udemy and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Udemy changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Udemy worldwide fell from 5M to 3.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Udemy’s estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms worldwide decreased from 22.6% to 17.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Udemy’s estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms worldwide peaked at 29.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 17.4% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Udemy fell from 2nd to 3rd among online learning platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for online learning platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Khan Academy gained estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms worldwide, from 51% to 57.7%.
In September 2026, LinkedIn Learning gained estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms worldwide, from 3.8% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, Udemy lost estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms worldwide, from 22.8% to 17.4%.
In September 2026, Coursera lost estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms worldwide, from 18.7% to 17.4%.
edX’s estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.7% to 1.6% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Skillshare worldwide fell 63.5% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 110K in September 2026.
Where does Udemy compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online learning platforms | 3rd of 7 | 17.4% | Shown above |
| Online course marketplaces | 2nd of 4 | 47.5% | Show ranking |
| Professional certifications | 1st of 6 | 74.1% | Show ranking |
How is Udemy measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Udemy’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
- udemy
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