Forest vs Quizlet:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Quizlet had more branded searches than Forest among study apps worldwide. Quizlet had about 9.1 million branded searches, while Forest had 33,100. Quizlet made up 15.9% of all study app searches we track, and Forest accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about study apps, Quizlet appeared in all five answers and Forest in three. Quizlet was mentioned before Forest in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Quizlet, about 276 searches for every 1 for Forest
Who does AI mention more?
Quizlet, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Quizlet, named ahead of Forest in every answer
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Top study apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Quizlet appeared in all five answers. Forest was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Quizlet was listed before Forest in every answer.
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 Forest or Quizlet more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Forest and Quizlet 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 Quizlet, 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 Forest and Quizlet comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Quizlet was ahead of Forest in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Quizlet’s share of searches among study apps worldwide moved from 13.5% to 15.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.1M.
How did search popularity change for study apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Quizlet gained share of searches among study apps worldwide, from 13.1% to 15.9%.
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 Forest’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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