Coursera vs LearnWorlds:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Coursera had more branded searches than LearnWorlds among online course platforms in New Zealand. Coursera had about 3,670 branded searches, while LearnWorlds had 210. Coursera made up 33.8% of all online course platform searches we track, and LearnWorlds accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online course platforms, Coursera appeared in three of the five answers and LearnWorlds in two. Coursera was mentioned before LearnWorlds in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Coursera, about 17 searches for every 1 for LearnWorlds
Who does AI mention more?
Coursera, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, LearnWorlds in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Coursera, named ahead of LearnWorlds in 3 of 5 answers
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Top online course platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Coursera was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LearnWorlds was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Coursera was listed before LearnWorlds in three out of 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.
Udemy4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kajabi4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Thinkific4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Coursera3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Teachable3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LearnWorlds2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Podia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about online course platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online course platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best online course platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online course platform in New Zealand for selling courses?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best course platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sell online courses”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Coursera or LearnWorlds more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Coursera and LearnWorlds by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven online course platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Coursera, LearnWorlds. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Udemy | Coursera | Kajabi | Thinkific | Teachable | LearnWorlds | Podia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.9% | 32.6% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.9% | 33.3% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 56% | 29.9% | 5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.2% | 34.1% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.3% | 33.4% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.1% | 32.8% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.5% | 33.6% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 52.8% | 33.8% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.4% | 34.4% | 4.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.2% | 30.6% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.3% | 30.5% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.6% | 33.8% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
How has the Coursera and LearnWorlds comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Coursera was ahead of LearnWorlds in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Coursera’s share of searches among online course platforms in New Zealand moved from 32.6% to 33.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 3.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LearnWorlds’ share of searches among online course platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.2% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand online course platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Coursera gained share of searches among online course platforms in New Zealand, from 30.5% to 33.8%.
In September 2026, LearnWorlds gained share of searches among online course platforms in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 1.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Coursera’s and LearnWorlds’ 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.
Coursera
4 branded search terms
- coursera
- coursera excel course
- coursera plus
- mooc coursera
LearnWorlds
1 branded search term
- learnworlds
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