Tapas vs WEBTOON:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, WEBTOON had more branded searches than Tapas among webcomic and manga apps worldwide. WEBTOON had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Tapas had 12,100. WEBTOON made up 59.5% 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, WEBTOON appeared in four of the five answers and Tapas in two. WEBTOON was mentioned before Tapas in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
WEBTOON, about 151 searches for every 1 for Tapas
Who does AI mention more?
WEBTOON, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Tapas in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
WEBTOON, named ahead of Tapas in every answer
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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. 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. WEBTOON was listed before Tapas in every answer.
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 Tapas or WEBTOON more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Tapas 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.
Share of searches by month for WEBTOON, 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 Tapas and WEBTOON changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- WEBTOON was ahead of Tapas in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- 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.
- 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?
1 change
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 Tapas’ and WEBTOON’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tapas’ 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.
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