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freeCodeCamp vs TripleTen:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, freeCodeCamp had more branded searches than TripleTen among coding bootcamps worldwide. freeCodeCamp had about 368,000 branded searches, while TripleTen had 40,500. freeCodeCamp made up 67.9% of all coding bootcamp searches we track, and TripleTen accounted for 7.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coding bootcamps, TripleTen appeared in three of the four answers and freeCodeCamp in two. TripleTen was mentioned before freeCodeCamp in every answer that named either.

Among coding bootcamps worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

freeCodeCamp, about 9 searches for every 1 for TripleTen

freeCodeCamp 368K searchesTripleTen 40.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

TripleTen, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, freeCodeCamp in 2

TripleTen in 3 of 4freeCodeCamp in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

TripleTen, named ahead of freeCodeCamp in 3 of 3 answers

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Top coding bootcamps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Springboard1st
  2. TripleTen2nd
  3. Codesmith3rd
  4. Fullstack Academy4th
  5. Flatiron School5th
  6. The Odin Project6th
  7. freeCodeCamp7th
  8. General Assembly8th
  9. Le Wagon–
  10. Ironhack–
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • The Odin Project3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • TripleTen3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Springboard3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • freeCodeCamp2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fullstack Academy2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Codesmith2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Flatiron School2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • General Assembly1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Le Wagon0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Ironhack0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

+1 more

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4 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 20, 2026.

Is freeCodeCamp or TripleTen more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for freeCodeCamp and TripleTen by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 coding bootcamps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

freeCodeCamp and TripleTen among coding bootcamps worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthfreeCodeCampThe Odin ProjectTripleTenGeneral AssemblySpringboardLe WagonIronhackFullstack AcademyCodesmithFlatiron SchoolCode Institute
Oct 202556.3%11.3%11.3%7.6%2.4%4.1%2.3%1.5%1.9%0.67%0.67%
Nov 202559.5%9.8%12%6.5%2.1%4.4%2.4%1.6%0.47%0.57%0.57%
Dec 202562.8%10.3%10.3%5.7%1.9%3.8%2.1%1.4%0.5%0.75%0.5%
Jan 202661.3%10.1%10.1%6.7%3.2%3.7%2%1.3%0.4%0.73%0.48%
Feb 202665.8%8.9%8.9%5.9%2.3%4%1.8%0.97%0.43%0.64%0.43%
Mar 202666.6%9%9%6%2.8%3.3%1.5%0.8%0.36%0.43%0.36%
Apr 202665.5%8.8%8.8%4.8%4.1%4%1.4%1.2%0.43%0.52%0.43%
May 202665.2%10.7%8.8%4.8%3.3%3.2%1.4%1.2%0.43%0.51%0.43%
Jun 202666.2%10.9%8.9%4%3.4%2.7%1.2%1.5%0.43%0.43%0.43%
Jul 202667.3%11.1%9.1%3.3%2.8%2.7%1.2%1.2%0.53%0.44%0.35%
Aug 202666.8%11%9%3.3%3.4%2.7%1.2%1.5%0.44%0.44%0.29%
Sep 202667.9%9.1%7.5%6.1%2.8%2.7%1.5%1.2%0.53%0.35%0.3%

How has the freeCodeCamp and TripleTen comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • freeCodeCamp was ahead of TripleTen in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, freeCodeCamp’s share of searches among coding bootcamps worldwide moved from 56.3% to 67.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 368K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TripleTen’s share of searches among coding bootcamps worldwide moved from 11.3% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 40.5K.

How did search popularity change for coding bootcamps worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, freeCodeCamp gained share of searches among coding bootcamps worldwide, from 66.8% to 67.9%.

  2. In September 2026, TripleTen lost share of searches among coding bootcamps worldwide, from 9% to 7.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using freeCodeCamp’s and TripleTen’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.

freeCodeCamp

1 branded search term

  • freecodecamp

TripleTen

1 branded search term

  • tripleten

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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