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ChemCollective vs ExploreLearning:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, ExploreLearning had more branded searches than ChemCollective among science simulation platforms worldwide. ExploreLearning had about 135,000 branded searches, while ChemCollective had 8,100. ExploreLearning made up 24.6% of all science simulation platform searches we track, and ChemCollective accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about science simulation platforms, ChemCollective appeared in three of the five answers and ExploreLearning in one. ChemCollective was mentioned before ExploreLearning in three out of four answers that named either.

Among science simulation platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

ExploreLearning, about 17 searches for every 1 for ChemCollective

ExploreLearning 135K searchesChemCollective 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

ChemCollective, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, ExploreLearning in 1

ChemCollective in 3 of 5ExploreLearning in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

ChemCollective, named ahead of ExploreLearning in 3 of 4 answers

ChemCollective first in 3ExploreLearning first in 1

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Top science simulation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ChemCollective was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ExploreLearning was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ChemCollective was listed before ExploreLearning in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. PhET1st
  2. Labster2nd
  3. NetLogo3rd
  4. MATLAB and Simulink4th
  5. COMSOL Multiphysics5th
  6. ChemCollective5th
  7. PraxiLabs7th
  8. ExploreLearning8th
  9. Pivot Interactives–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • PhET5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Labster3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ChemCollective3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • MATLAB and Simulink2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NetLogo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • COMSOL Multiphysics2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PraxiLabs2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ExploreLearning1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pivot Interactives0 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 21, 2026.

Is ChemCollective or ExploreLearning more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for ChemCollective and ExploreLearning by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine science simulation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

ChemCollective and ExploreLearning among science simulation platforms worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPhETExploreLearningLabsterMATLAB and SimulinkNetLogoPivot InteractivesCOMSOL MultiphysicsChemCollectivePraxiLabs
Oct 202550.6%27.7%6.8%3.7%3.7%3%3%0.91%0.49%
Nov 202549.7%27.3%6.7%4.5%4.5%3%3%0.89%0.59%
Dec 202543.1%28.9%8.6%5.8%4.7%3.2%3.9%1.1%0.77%
Jan 202648%26.3%7.9%4.3%4.3%3.5%3.5%1.6%0.45%
Feb 202652.9%23.6%7.1%3.9%3.9%3.2%3.2%1.7%0.52%
Mar 202644.3%29.8%7.3%4.9%4.9%3.3%4%0.97%0.64%
Apr 202652.9%23.6%7.1%3.9%4.8%2.6%3.2%1.2%0.77%
May 202652.3%23.5%7%4.7%4.7%2.1%3.8%1.1%0.62%
Jun 202657.1%17.1%7.7%5.1%5.1%1.2%5.1%1%0.55%
Jul 202664.6%13%5.8%4.8%4.8%0.61%4.8%0.93%0.77%
Aug 202661%18.4%6.7%3.7%3.7%2%3%1.1%0.47%
Sep 202654.9%24.6%6%3.3%3.3%3.3%2.7%1.5%0.44%

How has the ChemCollective and ExploreLearning comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for science simulation platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, ExploreLearning gained share of searches among science simulation platforms worldwide, from 18.4% to 24.6%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for ChemCollective worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 8.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ChemCollective’s and ExploreLearning’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.

ChemCollective

1 branded search term

  • chemcollective

ExploreLearning

1 branded search term

  • explorelearning

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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