Harver vs People Central:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Harver and People Central were level in searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 30 branded searches each, at 13.6% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pre-employment assessment platforms, People Central appeared in three of the five answers and Harver in one. People Central was mentioned before Harver in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Harver and People Central are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
People Central, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Harver in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
People Central, named ahead of Harver in every answer
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Top pre-employment assessment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and 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. Harver was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. People Central was listed before Harver in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
TestGorilla1st- People Central2nd
SkillCheck3rd
Vervoe4th
TestDome–
Harver–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 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
See every answer about pre-employment assessment platforms
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”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“candidate assessment software”
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 Harver or People Central more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Harver and People Central 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.
Share of searches by month for Harver, People Central. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| 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 Harver and People Central comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Harver took it in December 2025, People Central took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harver’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand moved from 11.4% to 13.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 30.
- 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.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pre-employment assessment platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Harver gained share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, from 10% to 13.6%.
In September 2026, People Central gained share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, from 10% to 13.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harver’s and People Central’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.
Harver
1 branded search term
- harver
People Central
1 branded search term
- people central
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