TestGorilla vs Vervoe:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TestGorilla had more branded searches than Vervoe among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand. TestGorilla had about 50 branded searches, while Vervoe had 10. TestGorilla made up 22.7% of all pre-employment assessment platform searches we track, and Vervoe accounted for 4.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pre-employment assessment platforms, TestGorilla appeared in four of the five answers and Vervoe in two. TestGorilla was mentioned before Vervoe in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
TestGorilla, about 5 searches for every 1 for Vervoe
Who does AI mention more?
TestGorilla, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Vervoe in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
TestGorilla, named ahead of Vervoe 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. Vervoe was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. TestGorilla was listed before Vervoe 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 TestGorilla or Vervoe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for TestGorilla and Vervoe 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, Vervoe. 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 TestGorilla and Vervoe comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TestGorilla was ahead of Vervoe in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vervoe’s share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand moved from 8.6% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pre-employment assessment platforms in September 2026?
4 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, SkillCheck overtook Vervoe to rank 5th among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, with 4.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, TestGorilla lost share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, from 56.7% to 22.7%.

In September 2026, Vervoe lost share of searches among pre-employment assessment platforms in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 4.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TestGorilla’s and Vervoe’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.
TestGorilla
1 branded search term
- testgorilla
Vervoe
1 branded search term
- vervoe
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