People Central vs TestDome:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TestDome had more branded searches than People Central among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand. TestDome had about 90 branded searches, while People Central had 30. TestDome made up 40.9% of all pre-employment assessment platform searches we track, and People Central accounted for 13.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pre-employment assessment platforms, People Central appeared in three of the five answers and TestDome in none.
Who do people search for more?
TestDome, about 3 searches for every 1 for People Central
Who does AI mention more?
People Central, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, TestDome in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
People Central, the only one of the two named
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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. TestDome did not appear in any of the five answers.
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 People Central or TestDome more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for People Central and TestDome 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 TestDome, 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 People Central and TestDome comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TestDome was ahead of People Central in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TestDome’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand moved from 31.4% to 40.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pre-employment assessment platforms in September 2026?
2 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, 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 People Central’s and TestDome’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.
People Central
1 branded search term
- people central
TestDome
1 branded search term
- testdome
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