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How popular isMasterClass in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 130 branded searches for MasterClass in New Zealand which held steady over the last 11 months. MasterClass holds 0.41% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand online learning platforms and is ranked 7th of 7 competitors for search popularity.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Khan Academy43.2%
  2. Udemy22.6%
  3. Coursera18.4%
  4. LinkedIn Learning10.8%
  5. edX2.7%
  6. Skillshare2%
  7. MasterClass0.41%
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Which online learning platforms compete with MasterClass?

MasterClass against online learning platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Khan Academy, Udemy, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, edX, Skillshare, MasterClass. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthKhan AcademyUdemyCourseraLinkedIn LearningedXSkillshareMasterClass
Oct 202542.5%23.7%17.1%10.5%3.3%2.5%0.42%
Nov 202542%23.6%17.1%10.5%3.6%2.6%0.55%
Dec 202531.9%31.1%19%9.4%3.9%3.3%1.3%
Jan 202630.6%29.9%21.4%10.8%3.5%3.2%0.6%
Feb 202642.2%22.9%19.2%10.1%2.7%2.4%0.41%
Mar 202645%20.4%17.5%11.1%3.7%2.2%0.25%
Apr 202637.4%24.8%21%11%2.8%2.7%0.31%
May 202646.4%21%18.8%9.1%2.1%2.3%0.34%
Jun 202646.1%20.2%18.4%10.9%2.4%1.7%0.35%
Jul 202638.8%23.7%20%10.8%4.3%2.1%0.26%
Aug 202643.2%22.6%18.4%10.8%2.7%2%0.41%
Sep 2026———————
  1. held 1st · 13.8K estimated branded searches · +16.6% vs prior month · +4.4 points

  2. 2.Udemy

    22.6%

    held 2nd · 7.2K estimated branded searches · -0.28% vs prior month · -1.1 points

  3. 3.Coursera

    18.4%

    held 3rd · 5.9K estimated branded searches · -3.9% vs prior month · -1.7 points

  4. held 4th · 3.4K estimated branded searches · +4.9% vs prior month · 0 points

  5. 5.edX

    2.7%

    held 5th · 860 estimated branded searches · -34.8% vs prior month · -1.6 points

  6. held 6th · 640 estimated branded searches · +1.6% vs prior month · -0.1 points

  7. held 7th · 130 estimated branded searches · +62.5% vs prior month · +0.1 points

Compare search popularity between MasterClass and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for MasterClass changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MasterClass in New Zealand held steady at 130.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MasterClass’ estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms in New Zealand peaked at 1.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 0.25% in March 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand online learning platforms in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Khan Academy gained estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms in New Zealand, from 38.8% to 43.2%.

  2. In August 2026, Coursera lost estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms in New Zealand, from 20% to 18.4%.

  3. In August 2026, edX lost estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 2.7%.

  4. In August 2026, Udemy lost estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms in New Zealand, from 23.7% to 22.6%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Skillshare in New Zealand fell 15.8% over 11 measured months, from 760 to 640 in August 2026.

How is MasterClass measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MasterClass’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

5 branded search terms

  • masterclass certificate
  • masterclass com
  • masterclass courses
  • masterclass online
  • masterclass subscription

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