Anki vs Forest:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Anki had more branded searches than Forest among study apps worldwide. Anki had about 1 million branded searches, while Forest had 33,100. Anki made up 1.7% of all study app searches we track, and Forest accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about study apps, Anki appeared in four of the five answers and Forest in three. Anki was mentioned before Forest in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Anki, about 30 searches for every 1 for Forest
Who does AI mention more?
Anki, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Forest in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Anki, named ahead of Forest in 4 of 4 answers
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Top study apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Anki was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Forest was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Anki was listed before Forest in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
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- Anki4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Forest3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Brainscape2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kahoot!0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chegg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Studocu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which study app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best study apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best study app for exam revision?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“study apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flashcard app”
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 Forest more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Anki and Forest by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven study apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Anki, Forest. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kahoot! | Quizlet | Anki | Chegg | Studocu | Brainscape | Forest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.1% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 81.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.1% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.4% | 15.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.16% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.9% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.4% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 83.4% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.9% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.3% | 9% | 3.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.3% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
How has the Anki and Forest comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Anki was ahead of Forest in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anki’s share of searches among study apps worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forest’s share of searches among study apps worldwide held steady at 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for study apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Anki lost share of searches among study apps worldwide, from 2.6% to 1.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Forest worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anki’s and Forest’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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