Nearpod vs Padlet:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Padlet had more branded searches than Nearpod among student engagement platforms worldwide. Padlet had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Nearpod had 1.8 million. Padlet made up 4.2% of all student engagement platform searches we track, and Nearpod accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about student engagement platforms, Nearpod and Padlet each appeared in two of the five answers. Nearpod was mentioned before Padlet in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Padlet, about 22% more searches than Nearpod
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Nearpod, named ahead of Padlet in 2 of 2 answers
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Top student engagement platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nearpod and Padlet were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Nearpod was listed before Padlet in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentimeter1st
Kahoot!2nd- Nearpod3rd
Ready Education4th
Poll Everywhere5th- Padlet6th
Modern Campus Involve7th
Vevox8th
Top Hat9th
Wooclap10th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kahoot!4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mentimeter4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Padlet2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nearpod2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Top Hat2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Vevox2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Modern Campus Involve2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ready Education2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wooclap1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Poll Everywhere1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about student engagement platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which student engagement platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best student engagement platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best student engagement platform for classroom polling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“student engagement platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“student response system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Nearpod or Padlet more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nearpod and Padlet by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten student engagement platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Padlet, Nearpod. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kahoot! | Padlet | Mentimeter | Nearpod | Wooclap | Top Hat | Poll Everywhere | Vevox | Modern Campus Involve | Ready Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.7% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 0.21% | 0.14% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 0.17% | 0.11% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 91% | 3% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.51% | 0.1% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.11% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 88% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.17% | 0.12% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 0.17% | 0.09% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.88% | 0.75% | 0.14% | 0.06% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 90.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.73% | 0.42% | 0.08% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.1% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.74% | 0.43% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.78% | 0.17% | 0.08% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1% | 1.6% | 0.31% | 0.08% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.14% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Nearpod and Padlet comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Padlet was ahead of Nearpod in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nearpod’s share of searches among student engagement platforms worldwide moved from 3.5% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Padlet’s share of searches among student engagement platforms worldwide moved from 3.5% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.2M.
How did search popularity change for student engagement platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Nearpod’s share of searches among student engagement platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.9% to 3.4% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Padlet rose from 3rd to 2nd among student engagement platforms worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nearpod’s and Padlet’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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