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edX vs Skillshare:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

In August 2026, edX had more branded searches than Skillshare among online learning platforms in New Zealand. edX was estimated to have 860 branded searches compared to Skillshare’s 640, and held a 2.7% Share of Search versus Skillshare’s 2%.

Share of Search among online learning platforms in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, edX or Skillshare?
edX2.7%860 searches
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Skillshare2%640 searches

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Which is more popular in search, edX or Skillshare?

Compare the online course platforms New Zealanders use to learn new skills. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

edX and Skillshare among online learning platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for edX, Skillshare. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
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%
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How has the edX and Skillshare comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Skillshare took it in May 2026, edX took it in June 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, edX’s estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.3% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 860.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Skillshare’s estimated Share of Search among online learning platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 760 to 640.

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

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

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

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using edX’s and Skillshare’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.

edX

8 branded search terms

  • edx
  • edx certificate
  • edx courses
  • edx nz
  • edx online
  • edx online courses
  • edx org
  • edx spanish courses

Skillshare

6 branded search terms

  • skillshare
  • skillshare certificate
  • skillshare com
  • skillshare courses
  • skillshare nz
  • skillshare online courses

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