Microsoft Teams vs Securly:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Microsoft Teams had more branded searches than Securly among classroom apps worldwide. Microsoft Teams had about 4.1 million branded searches, while Securly had 201,000. Microsoft Teams made up 3.9% of all classroom app searches we track, and Securly accounted for 0.19%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about classroom apps, Microsoft Teams appeared in three of the five answers and Securly in none.
Who do people search for more?
Microsoft Teams, about 20 searches for every 1 for Securly
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Teams, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Securly in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Teams, the only one of the two named
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Top classroom apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Teams was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Securly did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Google Classroom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kahoot!4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ClassDojo3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Microsoft Teams3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Edpuzzle2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nearpod2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Seesaw2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Classroomscreen1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GoGuardian0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Securly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about classroom apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which classroom app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best classroom apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best classroom app for a school class?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“classroom apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital classroom app”
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 19, 2026.
Is Microsoft Teams or Securly more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Teams and Securly by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 classroom apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Microsoft Teams, Securly. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Classroom | Kahoot! | ClassDojo | Microsoft Teams | Edpuzzle | Nearpod | Classroomscreen | Seesaw | GoGuardian | Securly | PBIS Rewards | LiveSchool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.1% | 51% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.75% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.2% | 51.2% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 1.4% | 0.62% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.8% | 59.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.1% | 46.6% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.84% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.6% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 1.1% | 0.63% | 0.13% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 34% | 50.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 2% | 2% | 0.92% | 1.4% | 0.75% | 0.15% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.3% | 55.4% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.82% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.13% | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 30.9% | 56.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 1.2% | 0.56% | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.6% | 61.9% | 2.5% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 1.4% | 0.22% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.4% | 55.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.37% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 1.2% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.7% | 46% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.2% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.9% | 42.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.78% | 0.19% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
How has the Microsoft Teams and Securly comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Microsoft Teams was ahead of Securly in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Teams’ share of searches among classroom apps worldwide moved from 3.7% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Securly’s share of searches among classroom apps worldwide moved from 0.12% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for classroom apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Microsoft Teams lost share of searches among classroom apps worldwide, from 5.1% to 3.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Securly worldwide rose 48.9% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 201K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Teams’ and Securly’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.
Microsoft Teams
1 branded search term
- microsoft teams
Securly
1 branded search term
- securly
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