MANGA Plus vs Tapas:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, MANGA Plus had more branded searches than Tapas among webcomic and manga apps worldwide. MANGA Plus had about 673,000 branded searches, while Tapas had 12,100. MANGA Plus made up 21.9% of all webcomic and manga app searches we track, and Tapas accounted for 0.39%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about webcomic and manga apps, MANGA Plus and Tapas each appeared in two of the five answers. MANGA Plus and Tapas were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
MANGA Plus, about 56 searches for every 1 for Tapas
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top webcomic and manga apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MANGA Plus was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tapas was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MANGA Plus and Tapas were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
WEBTOON1st- MANGA Plus2nd
Tappytoon3rd
Lezhin Comics4th
Tapas5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- WEBTOON4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MANGA Plus2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Lezhin Comics2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tappytoon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tapas2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about webcomic and manga apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app for reading webcomics?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I read manga legally online?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which webcomic apps are worth paying for?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“read manga online”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“webcomics app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 28, 2026.
Is MANGA Plus or Tapas more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MANGA Plus and Tapas by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five webcomic and manga apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for MANGA Plus, Tapas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | WEBTOON | MANGA Plus | Lezhin Comics | Tappytoon | Tapas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.1% | 26.4% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 0.32% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.2% | 25.5% | 14% | 2.8% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.7% | 24.4% | 16.4% | 4% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.9% | 25.4% | 14% | 3.4% | 0.38% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.9% | 25.4% | 14% | 3.4% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.9% | 25.4% | 14% | 3.4% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 56.6% | 20.8% | 17% | 5.1% | 0.46% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.5% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 0.48% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.1% | 21% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.1% | 21% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 0.56% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.3% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 0.72% |
| Oct 2026 | 59.5% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 0.39% |
How has branded search for MANGA Plus and Tapas changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MANGA Plus was ahead of Tapas in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, MANGA Plus’ share of searches among webcomic and manga apps worldwide moved from 26.4% to 21.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tapas’ share of searches among webcomic and manga apps worldwide moved from 0.32% to 0.39%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for webcomic and manga apps worldwide in October 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for MANGA Plus worldwide fell 32.7% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 673K in October 2026.
How are MANGA Plus’ and Tapas’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MANGA Plus’ and Tapas’ 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.
MANGA Plus
1 branded search term
- manga plus
Tapas
1 branded search term
- tapas comics
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