Anki vs Quizlet:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Quizlet had more branded searches than Anki among flashcard apps worldwide. Quizlet had about 9.1 million branded searches, while Anki had 1 million. Quizlet made up 79.7% of all flashcard app searches we track, and Anki accounted for 8.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flashcard apps, both Anki and Quizlet appeared in all five answers. Anki was mentioned before Quizlet in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Quizlet, about 9 searches for every 1 for Anki
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Anki, named ahead of Quizlet 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, both Anki and Quizlet showed up in all five answers. Anki was listed before Quizlet in four of them.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Anki1st
- Quizlet2nd
Knowt3rd
RemNote4th
Brainscape5th
Chegg–
StudyStack–
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
- Brainscape3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Chegg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- StudyStack0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 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 revision?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flashcard apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spaced repetition app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Anki or Quizlet more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Anki and Quizlet by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven flashcard apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Quizlet, Anki. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Quizlet | Anki | Chegg | Knowt | RemNote | Brainscape | StudyStack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.2% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.7% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.7% | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 79% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.78% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.4% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.1% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 73.1% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.6% | 19.3% | 23.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.67% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.7% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.09% |
How has the Anki and Quizlet comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Quizlet was ahead of Anki in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anki’s share of searches among flashcard apps worldwide moved from 7.3% to 8.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Quizlet’s share of searches among flashcard apps worldwide moved from 81% to 79.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.1M.
How did search popularity change for flashcard apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Quizlet gained share of searches among flashcard apps worldwide, from 67.9% to 79.7%.
In September 2026, Anki lost share of searches among flashcard apps worldwide, from 13.7% to 8.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anki’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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