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MANGA Plus vs WEBTOON:Which is more popular?

In October 2026, WEBTOON had more branded searches than MANGA Plus among webcomic and manga apps worldwide. WEBTOON had about 1.8 million branded searches, while MANGA Plus had 673,000. WEBTOON made up 59.5% of all webcomic and manga app searches we track, and MANGA Plus accounted for 21.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about webcomic and manga apps, WEBTOON appeared in four of the five answers and MANGA Plus in two. MANGA Plus and WEBTOON were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among webcomic and manga apps worldwide in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

WEBTOON, about 3 searches for every 1 for MANGA Plus

WEBTOON 1.8M searchesMANGA Plus 673K searches

Who does AI mention more?

WEBTOON, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, MANGA Plus in 2

WEBTOON in 4 of 5MANGA Plus in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

MANGA Plus first in 2WEBTOON first in 2

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Top webcomic and manga apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WEBTOON was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the 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. MANGA Plus and WEBTOON 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.

  1. WEBTOON1st
  2. MANGA Plus2nd
  3. Tappytoon3rd
  4. Lezhin Comics4th
  5. 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

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5 answers

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 WEBTOON more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for MANGA Plus and WEBTOON 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.

MANGA Plus and WEBTOON among webcomic and manga apps worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for WEBTOON, MANGA Plus. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthWEBTOONMANGA PlusLezhin ComicsTappytoonTapas
Nov 202559.1%26.4%11.9%2.4%0.32%
Dec 202557.2%25.5%14%2.8%0.38%
Jan 202654.7%24.4%16.4%4%0.44%
Feb 202656.9%25.4%14%3.4%0.38%
Mar 202656.9%25.4%14%3.4%0.38%
Apr 202656.9%25.4%14%3.4%0.38%
May 202656.6%20.8%17%5.1%0.46%
Jun 202659.5%21.9%14.6%3.6%0.48%
Jul 202657.1%21%17.2%4.2%0.56%
Aug 202657.1%21%17.2%4.2%0.56%
Sep 202659.3%21.8%14.6%3.6%0.72%
Oct 202659.5%21.9%14.6%3.6%0.39%

How has branded search for MANGA Plus and WEBTOON changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • WEBTOON was ahead of MANGA Plus 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, WEBTOON’s share of searches among webcomic and manga apps worldwide moved from 59.1% to 59.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.

How did search popularity change for webcomic and manga apps worldwide in October 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for MANGA Plus worldwide fell 32.7% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 673K in October 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for WEBTOON worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in October 2026.

How are MANGA Plus’ and WEBTOON’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MANGA Plus’ and WEBTOON’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.

MANGA Plus

1 branded search term

  • manga plus

WEBTOON

1 branded search term

  • webtoon

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