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IXL vs Mathletics:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Mathletics had more branded searches than IXL among maths practice platforms worldwide. Mathletics had about 673,000 branded searches, while IXL had 311,000. Mathletics made up 5.5% of all maths practice platform searches we track, and IXL accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about maths practice platforms, IXL appeared in four of the five answers and Mathletics in one. IXL was mentioned before Mathletics in every answer that named either.

Among maths practice platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Mathletics, about 2 searches for every 1 for IXL

Mathletics 673K searchesIXL 311K searches

Who does AI mention more?

IXL, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Mathletics in 1

IXL in 4 of 5Mathletics in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

IXL, named ahead of Mathletics in 4 of 4 answers

IXL first in 4Mathletics never first

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Top maths practice platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, IXL was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mathletics was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. IXL was listed before Mathletics in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Khan Academy1st
  2. IXL2nd
  3. Brilliant3rd
  4. Prodigy4th
  5. Math Academy5th
  6. Mathletics6th
  7. Mathseeds–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Khan Academy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • IXL4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Brilliant3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Prodigy2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Math Academy2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mathletics1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mathseeds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 IXL or Mathletics more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for IXL and Mathletics by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven maths practice platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

IXL and Mathletics among maths practice platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Mathletics, IXL. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKhan AcademyMathleticsIXLProdigyMathseedsMath AcademyBrilliant
Oct 202585.8%7.7%2.3%3.5%0.38%0.17%0.14%
Nov 202583.6%9.2%2.2%4.1%0.55%0.17%0.14%
Dec 202587.4%6.4%1.9%3.5%0.39%0.21%0.17%
Jan 202686%7.7%2.6%2.8%0.47%0.26%0.17%
Feb 202684.4%9.3%2.5%2.8%0.56%0.25%0.14%
Mar 202680.9%13.2%2.6%2.2%0.65%0.29%0.16%
Apr 202686.7%7.8%2.6%1.9%0.47%0.31%0.17%
May 202680.3%13.1%2.2%3.2%0.65%0.36%0.19%
Jun 202680.6%13.3%1.5%3.2%0.65%0.44%0.24%
Jul 202691.4%5.5%1.1%1.1%0.27%0.4%0.22%
Aug 202692.3%4.5%1.5%0.91%0.27%0.33%0.15%
Sep 202689.9%5.5%2.5%1.3%0.33%0.27%0.15%

How has the IXL and Mathletics comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Mathletics was ahead of IXL in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IXL’s share of searches among maths practice platforms worldwide moved from 2.3% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 300K to 311K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mathletics’ share of searches among maths practice platforms worldwide moved from 7.7% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 673K.

How did search popularity change for maths practice platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, IXL gained share of searches among maths practice platforms worldwide, from 1.5% to 2.5%.

  2. In September 2026, Mathletics gained share of searches among maths practice platforms worldwide, from 4.5% to 5.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using IXL’s and Mathletics’ 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.

IXL

2 branded search terms

  • ixl learning
  • ixl math

Mathletics

1 branded search term

  • mathletics

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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