Harver vs SkillCheck:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Harver had more branded searches than SkillCheck among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand. Harver had about 30 branded searches, while SkillCheck had 10. Harver made up 13.6% of all pre-employment assessment platform searches we track, and SkillCheck accounted for 4.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pre-employment assessment platforms, SkillCheck appeared in two of the five answers and Harver in one. SkillCheck was mentioned before Harver in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Harver, about 3 searches for every 1 for SkillCheck
Who does AI mention more?
SkillCheck, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Harver in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
SkillCheck, named ahead of Harver in 2 of 2 answers
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Top pre-employment assessment platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SkillCheck was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the 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. SkillCheck was listed before Harver in every answer that named either.
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 SkillCheck more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Harver and SkillCheck 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, SkillCheck. 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 SkillCheck comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Harver was ahead of SkillCheck in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 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, SkillCheck’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.9% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pre-employment assessment platforms in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, SkillCheck overtook Vervoe to rank 5th among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, with 4.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Harver 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 SkillCheck’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
SkillCheck
1 branded search term
- skillcheck
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