Mercer Mettl vs Vervoe:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mercer Mettl had more branded searches than Vervoe among pre-employment assessment platforms worldwide. Mercer Mettl had about 12,100 branded searches, while Vervoe had 2,000. Mercer Mettl made up 0.84% of all pre-employment assessment platform searches we track, and Vervoe accounted for 0.14%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pre-employment assessment platforms, Mercer Mettl appeared in two of the five answers and Vervoe in one. Mercer Mettl and Vervoe were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Mercer Mettl, about 6 searches for every 1 for Vervoe
Who does AI mention more?
Mercer Mettl, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Vervoe in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top pre-employment assessment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mercer Mettl was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Vervoe was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mercer Mettl and Vervoe were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Criteria1st
TestGorilla2nd
HackerRank3rd- SHL4th
TestDome5th
Vervoe6th- Mercer Mettl7th
Harver–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
TestGorilla5 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
Criteria4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- SHL2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Mercer Mettl2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TestDome1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vervoe1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Harver0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pre-employment assessment platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pre-employment assessment platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pre-employment assessment platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pre-employment assessment platform for a small hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pre employment assessment platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pre employment tests”
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 21, 2026.
Is Mercer Mettl or Vervoe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mercer Mettl and Vervoe by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight pre-employment assessment platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Mercer Mettl, Vervoe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HackerRank | SHL | TestGorilla | Mercer Mettl | Harver | TestDome | Vervoe | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.8% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 0.57% | 0.6% | 0.39% | 0.19% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.2% | 42.6% | 2.9% | 0.94% | 0.65% | 0.52% | 0.19% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.5% | 42.9% | 2.4% | 0.94% | 0.57% | 0.43% | 0.15% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.1% | 52.7% | 2.4% | 0.63% | 0.66% | 0.36% | 0.16% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.2% | 42.6% | 3% | 0.77% | 0.7% | 0.53% | 0.22% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.6% | 57.4% | 2.2% | 0.69% | 0.59% | 0.39% | 0.2% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.1% | 42.6% | 2.9% | 0.94% | 0.7% | 0.43% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 69.6% | 20.9% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.88% | 0.42% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.3% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.68% | 0.32% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.2% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 1% | 0.89% | 0.49% | 0.21% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 0.98% | 0.97% | 0.47% | 0.19% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.4% | 38.3% | 2.2% | 0.84% | 0.69% | 0.41% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
How has the Mercer Mettl and Vervoe comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mercer Mettl was ahead of Vervoe in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mercer Mettl’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms worldwide moved from 0.57% to 0.84%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vervoe’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms worldwide moved from 0.19% to 0.14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.2K to 2K.
How did search popularity change for pre-employment assessment platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Mercer Mettl’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.7% to 0.84% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Vervoe worldwide fell 38.1% over 12 measured months, from 3.2K to 2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mercer Mettl’s and Vervoe’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.
Mercer Mettl
1 branded search term
- mercer mettl
Vervoe
5 branded search terms
- vervoe
- vervoe app
- vervoe assessment
- vervoe skills assessment
- vervoe software
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