Knowt vs Quizlet:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Quizlet had more branded searches than Knowt among flashcard apps worldwide. Quizlet had about 9.1 million branded searches, while Knowt had 301,000. Quizlet made up 85.9% of all flashcard app searches we track, and Knowt accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flashcard apps, Quizlet appeared in all five answers and Knowt in three. Quizlet was mentioned before Knowt in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Quizlet, about 30 searches for every 1 for Knowt
Who does AI mention more?
Quizlet, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Quizlet, named ahead of Knowt in 4 of 5 answers
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Top flashcard apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Quizlet appeared in all five answers. Knowt was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Quizlet was listed before Knowt in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Anki1st- Quizlet2nd
Knowt3rd
RemNote4th
Brainscape5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Quizlet5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Anki5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- RemNote4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Knowt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Brainscape2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about flashcard apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flashcard app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best flashcard apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best flashcard app for exam prep?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flashcard apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spaced repetition app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Knowt or Quizlet more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Knowt and Quizlet by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five flashcard apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Quizlet, Knowt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Quizlet | Anki | Knowt | RemNote | Brainscape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 0.86% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.6% | 8% | 2% | 0.72% | 0.72% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.6% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.86% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.5% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 0.86% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.1% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 0.82% | 0.82% |
| May 2026 | 83.1% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 0.82% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 79.1% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 69% | 25.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.8% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.9% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.57% |
How has the Knowt and Quizlet comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Quizlet was ahead of Knowt in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knowt’s share of searches among flashcard apps worldwide moved from 2.9% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Quizlet’s share of searches among flashcard apps worldwide moved from 87.5% to 85.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.1M.
How did search popularity change for flashcard apps worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Quizlet gained share of searches among flashcard apps worldwide, from 78.8% to 85.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Knowt’s and Quizlet’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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