iMocha vs TestGorilla:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, iMocha had more branded searches than TestGorilla among skills assessment platforms worldwide. iMocha had about 4,400 branded searches, while TestGorilla had 10. iMocha made up 0.31% of all skills assessment platform searches we track, and TestGorilla accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skills assessment platforms, TestGorilla appeared in four of the five answers and iMocha in three. TestGorilla was mentioned before iMocha in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
iMocha, about 440 searches for every 1 for TestGorilla
Who does AI mention more?
TestGorilla, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, iMocha in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
TestGorilla, named ahead of iMocha in 3 of 4 answers
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Top skills assessment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TestGorilla was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. iMocha was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. TestGorilla was listed before iMocha 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.
- TestGorilla1st
HackerRank2nd- SHL3rd
- iMocha4th
Codility5th
Criteria Corp6th
CodeSignal7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- SHL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- HackerRank4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- TestGorilla4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- iMocha3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CodeSignal2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Codility2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Criteria Corp1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about skills assessment platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which skills assessment platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best skills assessment platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best skills assessment platform for a hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pre employment test”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hiring assessment tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is iMocha or TestGorilla more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for iMocha and TestGorilla by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven skills assessment platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for iMocha, TestGorilla. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HackerRank | SHL | CodeSignal | Codility | iMocha | Criteria Corp | TestGorilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.31% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.9% | 42.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.51% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 42.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.28% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.7% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.77% | 0.28% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 52% | 42.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.42% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.5% | 57.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.31% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.4% | 42.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 69.7% | 20.9% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.68% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 77% | 15.4% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.62% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.6% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 0.37% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.1% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.43% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.6% | 38.5% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.31% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
How has the iMocha and TestGorilla comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- iMocha was ahead of TestGorilla in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iMocha’s share of searches among skills assessment platforms worldwide held steady at 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TestGorilla’s share of searches among skills assessment platforms worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 10.
How did search popularity change for skills assessment platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
iMocha’s share of searches among skills assessment platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.1% to 0.31% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TestGorilla worldwide fell 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 10 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iMocha’s and TestGorilla’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.
iMocha
1 branded search term
- imocha
TestGorilla
1 branded search term
- assessment testgorilla
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