Harver vs TestGorilla:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TestGorilla had more branded searches than Harver among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand. TestGorilla had about 50 branded searches, while Harver had 30. TestGorilla made up 22.7% of all pre-employment assessment platform searches we track, and Harver 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 Harver in one. TestGorilla was mentioned before Harver in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
TestGorilla, about 67% more searches than Harver
Who does AI mention more?
TestGorilla, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Harver in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
TestGorilla, 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, TestGorilla was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one 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. TestGorilla 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 TestGorilla more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Harver 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.
Share of searches by month for TestGorilla, Harver. 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 TestGorilla comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TestGorilla was ahead of Harver 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, 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, Harver 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 Harver’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.
Harver
1 branded search term
- harver
TestGorilla
1 branded search term
- testgorilla
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