How popular isQuestBridge in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 110K branded searches for QuestBridge in United States which is up 21.5% over the last 12 months. QuestBridge holds 4.4% estimated Share of Search among United States college application platforms and is ranked 3rd of 3 competitors for search popularity.
Common App89.1%
ApplyTexas6.6%
QuestBridge4.4%
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Which college application platforms compete with QuestBridge?
Share of Search by month for Common App, ApplyTexas, QuestBridge. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Common App | ApplyTexas | QuestBridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.1% | 11.6% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 90.2% | 8.1% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.1% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 87.9% | 9.7% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.8% | 13.3% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.5% | 12.9% | 8.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.8% | 18.6% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 79.3% | 15.9% | 4.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.5% | 11.4% | 4.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.5% | 8% | 3.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.1% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 89.1% | 2.2M | +49.3% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.6% | 165K | +22.2% | -1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.4% | 110K | +81.8% | +0.8 points |
89.1%
Held 1st. 2.2M estimated branded searches, +49.3% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.6%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.4%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, +81.8% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
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How has branded search demand for QuestBridge changed in United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for QuestBridge in United States rose from 90.5K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QuestBridge’s estimated Share of Search among college application platforms in United States increased from 2.3% to 4.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QuestBridge’s estimated Share of Search among college application platforms in United States peaked at 8.6% in March 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for United States college application platforms in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, QuestBridge gained estimated Share of Search among college application platforms in United States, from 3.6% to 4.4%.

In September 2026, Common App gained estimated Share of Search among college application platforms in United States, from 88.5% to 89.1%.

In September 2026, ApplyTexas lost estimated Share of Search among college application platforms in United States, from 8% to 6.6%.
How is QuestBridge measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QuestBridge’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.
1 branded search term
- questbridge
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