How popular isLecturio?
In September 2026, people searched for Lecturio by name about 2,900 times in the United States, a 34.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.9% of all United States USMLE prep course searches, placing Lecturio sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about USMLE prep courses, Lecturio did not appear in any of the answers.
Lecturio is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
AMBOSSShare of searches 60.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Boards and BeyondShare of searches 22.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
PathomaShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SketchyShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LecturioShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top USMLE prep courses in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lecturio 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
UWorld4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AMBOSS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pathoma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sketchy2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Boards and Beyond1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kaplan1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lecturio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about USMLE prep courses
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best resources for USMLE Step 1?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which question bank should I use for Step 2 CK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“How should I plan my dedicated study period for Step 1?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“usmle prep”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“usmle step 1 prep”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 28, 2026.
Which USMLE prep courses compete with Lecturio?
Share of searches by month for AMBOSS, Boards and Beyond, Pathoma, Sketchy, UWorld, Lecturio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AMBOSS | Boards and Beyond | Pathoma | Sketchy | UWorld | Lecturio | Kaplan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.3% | 21% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.4% | 23.9% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.9% | 20.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.2% | 20.3% | 9% | 4% | 6.6% | 4% | 0.89% |
| Feb 2026 | 59% | 17.7% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 20.3% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.4% | 20.7% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 0.61% |
| May 2026 | 58.3% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.4% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.4% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 0.45% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.8% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.5% | 22.2% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.74% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.5% | 60.5K | -18.2% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.2% | 22.2K | -18.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.6% | 6.6K | -33.3% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3.6% | 3.6K | -18.2% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 3.4% | 3.4K | -51.6% | -2.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.9% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.74% | 740 | +32.1% | +0.3 points |
1.
AMBOSS60.5%
Held 1st. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
22.2%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
3.
Pathoma6.6%
Held 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.
Sketchy3.6%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
UWorld3.4%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 3.4K estimated branded searches, -51.6% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
6.
Lecturio2.9%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
7.
Kaplan0.74%
Held 7th. 740 estimated branded searches, +32.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
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6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Lecturio changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lecturio in the United States fell from 4.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lecturio’s share of searches among USMLE prep courses in the United States decreased from 4.2% to 2.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lecturio’s share of searches among USMLE prep courses in the United States peaked at 4.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 2.3% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lecturio fell from 5th to 6th among USMLE prep courses in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States USMLE prep courses in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, AMBOSS gained share of searches among USMLE prep courses in the United States, from 58.8% to 60.5%.

In September 2026, Boards and Beyond gained share of searches among USMLE prep courses in the United States, from 21.5% to 22.2%.

In September 2026, Lecturio gained share of searches among USMLE prep courses in the United States, from 2.3% to 2.9%.

In September 2026, UWorld lost share of searches among USMLE prep courses in the United States, from 5.5% to 3.4%.

In September 2026, Pathoma lost share of searches among USMLE prep courses in the United States, from 7.9% to 6.6%.

In September 2026, Sketchy rose from 5th to 4th among USMLE prep courses in the United States.
How are Lecturio’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lecturio’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- lecturio
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