PrepScholar vs UWorld:Which is more popular?

Name: PrepScholar vs UWorld: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, UWorld had more branded searches than PrepScholar among test prep platforms worldwide. UWorld had about 368,000 branded searches, while PrepScholar had 12,100. UWorld made up 44.2% of all test prep platform searches we track, and PrepScholar accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about test prep platforms, UWorld appeared in three of the five answers and PrepScholar in none.

Among test prep platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

UWorld, about 30 searches for every 1 for PrepScholar

UWorld 368K searchesPrepScholar 12.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

UWorld, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, PrepScholar in 0

UWorld in 3 of 5PrepScholar in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

UWorld, the only one of the two named

UWorld first in 2PrepScholar never named

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Top test prep platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, UWorld was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PrepScholar 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Kaplan	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
UWorld	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Magoosh	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Princeton Review	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
PrepScholar	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Manhattan Prep	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Kaplan3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
UWorld3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Magoosh3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Princeton Review1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PrepScholar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Manhattan Prep0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which test prep platform should I use?”
1. 1UWorld
2. 2Kaplan
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best test prep platforms?”
1. 1Magoosh
2. 2UWorld
3. 3Kaplan
4. 4Princeton Review
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best test prep platform for exam preparation?”
1. 1UWorld
2. 2Kaplan
3. 3Magoosh
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online test prep”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sat prep app”
1. 1Magoosh

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 PrepScholar or UWorld more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for PrepScholar and UWorld by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six test prep platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

PrepScholar and UWorld among test prep platforms worldwide, by month

Month	Kaplan	UWorld	Magoosh	Princeton Review	PrepScholar	Manhattan Prep
Oct 2025	44.3%	44.3%	4.9%	4.9%	1.2%	0.53%
Nov 2025	44.8%	44.8%	4.9%	4%	0.99%	0.54%
Dec 2025	40.7%	49.7%	4.5%	3.7%	0.89%	0.59%
Jan 2026	45.2%	45.2%	4.1%	4.1%	0.99%	0.54%
Feb 2026	44.4%	44.4%	4.9%	4.9%	0.98%	0.53%
Mar 2026	44.3%	44.3%	4.9%	4.9%	0.98%	0.65%
Apr 2026	44.4%	44.4%	4.9%	4.9%	0.98%	0.53%
May 2026	41%	50.2%	3.7%	3.7%	0.9%	0.49%
Jun 2026	40.6%	49.7%	4.5%	3.7%	1.1%	0.49%
Jul 2026	39.4%	48.1%	5.3%	5.3%	1.3%	0.58%
Aug 2026	44.1%	44.1%	4.9%	4.9%	1.4%	0.65%
Sep 2026	44.2%	44.2%	4.9%	4.9%	1.5%	0.53%

How has the PrepScholar and UWorld comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

UWorld was ahead of PrepScholar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PrepScholar’s share of searches among test prep platforms worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 12.1K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, UWorld’s share of searches among test prep platforms worldwide moved from 44.3% to 44.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 368K.

How did search popularity change for test prep platforms worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for PrepScholar worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 12.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PrepScholar’s and UWorld’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.