People Central vs TestGorilla:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, TestGorilla had more branded searches than People Central among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand. TestGorilla had about 50 branded searches, while People Central had 30. TestGorilla made up 22.7% of all pre-employment assessment platform searches we track, and People Central accounted for 13.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pre-employment assessment platforms, TestGorilla appeared in four of the five answers and People Central in three. TestGorilla was mentioned before People Central in two out of three answers.

Among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top pre-employment assessment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TestGorilla was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. People Central was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. TestGorilla was listed before People Central in two out of three answers.

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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
TestGorilla	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
People Central	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
SkillCheck	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Vervoe	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Harver	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
TestDome	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

TestGorilla4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
People Central3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SkillCheck2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vervoe2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Harver1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TestDome0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which pre-employment assessment platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pre-employment assessment platform in New Zealand for a small hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pre employment assessment platform”
1. 1Harver
Searched Google, AI Overview
“candidate assessment software”
1. 1TestGorilla

Not named in any answer:

TestDome

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is People Central or TestGorilla more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for People Central and TestGorilla by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six pre-employment assessment platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

People Central and TestGorilla among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, by month

Month	TestDome	TestGorilla	Harver	People Central	SkillCheck	Vervoe
Oct 2025	31.4%	31.4%	11.4%	14.3%	2.9%	8.6%
Nov 2025	20.8%	29.2%	20.8%	20.8%	4.2%	4.2%
Dec 2025	22.2%	27.8%	22.2%	16.7%	5.6%	5.6%
Jan 2026	34.6%	26.9%	15.4%	15.4%	3.8%	3.8%
Feb 2026	25.9%	33.3%	14.8%	14.8%	3.7%	7.4%
Mar 2026	22.6%	35.5%	9.7%	16.1%	6.5%	9.7%
Apr 2026	25%	32.1%	14.3%	14.3%	3.6%	10.7%
May 2026	31.8%	31.8%	13.6%	13.6%	4.5%	4.5%
Jun 2026	33.3%	33.3%	11.1%	14.8%	3.7%	3.7%
Jul 2026	26.9%	42.3%	7.7%	15.4%	3.8%	3.8%
Aug 2026	13.3%	56.7%	10%	10%	3.3%	6.7%
Sep 2026	40.9%	22.7%	13.6%	13.6%	4.5%	4.5%

How has the People Central and TestGorilla comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

TestGorilla was ahead of People Central in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, People Central’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand moved from 14.3% to 13.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 30.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TestGorilla’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand moved from 31.4% to 22.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 50.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand pre-employment assessment platforms in September 2026?

3 changes

In September 2026, TestDome overtook TestGorilla to become the leader among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, with 40.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, People Central gained share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, from 10% to 13.6%.
In September 2026, TestGorilla lost share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, from 56.7% to 22.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using People Central’s and TestGorilla’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.