US Education & Training Language Learning - PPC Market Share Analysis February 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Language Learning category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Language Learning – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Education & Training Language Learning US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 45.5600097182
54.4399902818
45%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 36
64
36%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 16%
Transactional 3%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 0%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 21%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Education & Training Language Learning brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
merriam-webster.com 32.78
rosettastone.com 18.29
chatgpt.com 11.95
babbel.com 6.62
pimsleur.com 5.35
preply.com 5.03
jumpspeak.com 2.74
italki.com 2.43
busuu.com 2.04
forbes.com 1.9
others 10.87
  • merriam-webster.com - 32.78%
  • rosettastone.com - 18.29%
  • chatgpt.com - 11.95%
  • babbel.com - 6.62%
  • pimsleur.com - 5.35%
  • preply.com - 5.03%
  • jumpspeak.com - 2.74%
  • italki.com - 2.43%
  • busuu.com - 2.04%
  • forbes.com - 1.9%
  • others - 10.87%

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Merriam-Webster leads with 32.78% click share, followed by Rosetta Stone at 18.29%. ChatGPT captures 11.95%, while ‘others’ collectively hold 10.87%. Babbel, Pimsleur, and Preply trail behind.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Education & Training Language Learning brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date chatgpt.com babbel.com rosettastone.com preply.com forbes.com pimsleur.com merriam-webster.com jumpspeak.com busuu.com italki.com
2026/02/01 0% 1.53% 18.7% 20.46% 5.24% 11.83% 0% 12% 0.72% 3%
2026/02/02 0% 3.17% 16.41% 20.34% 2.81% 12.82% 0% 4.31% 2.58% 4.2%
2026/02/03 0% 0.38% 16.13% 26.38% 3.92% 12.14% 0% 10.6% 4.46% 3.8%
2026/02/04 0% 5% 12.25% 24.04% 3.16% 12.83% 3.6% 11.42% 4.12% 3.54%
2026/02/05 0% 4.13% 13.19% 23.96% 5% 12.93% 4.06% 10.6% 3.87% 4.11%
2026/02/06 0% 4.88% 14.39% 21.61% 2.34% 13.61% 4.59% 9.55% 6.02% 3.36%
2026/02/07 0% 5.2% 16.29% 15.87% 2.76% 14.07% 4.85% 9.83% 5.85% 2.7%
2026/02/08 0% 5.23% 18.82% 18.01% 2.59% 12.84% 3.2% 10.1% 3.16% 3.21%
2026/02/09 0% 4.95% 19.39% 15.41% 4.79% 12.57% 5.11% 5.92% 4.45% 2.6%
2026/02/10 0% 5.17% 17.97% 15.13% 3.74% 15.24% 3.79% 8% 4.57% 2.78%
2026/02/11 20.16% 8.88% 14.4% 11.09% 2.67% 8.4% 2.98% 5.41% 4.31% 1.86%
2026/02/12 0% 4.09% 13.07% 23.73% 4.95% 12.81% 4.02% 10.51% 3.83% 4.07%
2026/02/13 0% 4.87% 14.35% 21.55% 2.34% 13.57% 4.58% 9.52% 6% 3.35%
2026/02/14 0% 5.12% 16.04% 15.63% 2.72% 13.86% 4.78% 9.68% 5.76% 2.85%
2026/02/15 21.78% 4.07% 14.65% 14.01% 2.01% 9.99% 2.49% 7.86% 2.46% 2.5%
2026/02/16 0% 4.93% 19.31% 15.35% 4.77% 12.52% 5.09% 5.89% 4.43% 2.59%
2026/02/17 0% 21.97% 11.27% 10.55% 14.04% 9.11% 2.92% 7.69% 1.13% 1.03%
2026/02/18 33.67% 15.65% 8.56% 6.49% 7.99% 6.19% 3.7% 5.41% 0.93% 1.09%
2026/02/19 23.94% 17.98% 11.49% 6.5% 9.36% 7.32% 3.21% 5.92% 0.55% 1.28%
2026/02/20 37.64% 15.28% 11.53% 6.47% 4.01% 7.45% 3.15% 3.76% 0.49% 0.54%
2026/02/21 0% 26.11% 15.29% 12.44% 7.15% 11.94% 5.39% 4.99% 0.54% 1.93%
2026/02/22 0% 26.67% 14.81% 9.56% 10.4% 9.48% 4.83% 6.02% 0.73% 1.69%
2026/02/23 16.68% 21.23% 10.09% 8.53% 11.17% 7.44% 3.81% 4.11% 1.33% 1.08%
2026/02/24 47.18% 13.55% 6.36% 6.64% 7.27% 4.61% 2.24% 2.55% 1.2% 0.95%
2026/02/25 34.27% 15.25% 8.89% 6.76% 9.26% 7.36% 3.17% 3.73% 0.55% 1.37%
2026/02/26 37.38% 12.32% 10.23% 9.14% 7.19% 6.34% 3.45% 2.7% 1.01% 1.12%
2026/02/27 47.01% 10.28% 12.05% 6.83% 5.17% 5.08% 2.72% 2.1% 0.99% 0.9%
2026/02/28 49.04% 12% 7.56% 6.48% 6.11% 4.4% 2.18% 2.15% 1.46% 1%
  • chatgpt.com
  • babbel.com
  • rosettastone.com
  • preply.com
  • forbes.com
  • pimsleur.com
  • merriam-webster.com
  • jumpspeak.com
  • busuu.com
  • italki.com

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In February 2026, ChatGPT’s PPC spend surged, peaking at 49.04 by month’s end. Babbel and Rosetta Stone showed steady growth, while Preply and Forbes fluctuated. Pimsleur and Merriam-Webster maintained moderate levels, with Jumpspeak, Busuu, and Italki trailing.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Education & Training Language Learning

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/02/01 243
2026/02/02 254
2026/02/03 241
2026/02/04 246
2026/02/05 235
2026/02/06 259
2026/02/07 257
2026/02/08 260
2026/02/09 264
2026/02/10 251
2026/02/11 265
2026/02/12 235
2026/02/13 259
2026/02/14 257
2026/02/15 260
2026/02/16 264
2026/02/17 228
2026/02/18 230
2026/02/19 207
2026/02/20 222
2026/02/21 194
2026/02/22 201
2026/02/23 212
2026/02/24 190
2026/02/25 177
2026/02/26 180
2026/02/27 168
2026/02/28 151

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February began with 243 advertisers, peaking at 265 mid-month. However, a decline followed, ending with 151 advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Education & Training Language Learning

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
chatgpt.com 19.31%
babbel.com 4.05%
forbes.com 1.38%
westminster.org 0.24%
definition.church 0.24%
busuu.com -1.54%
jumpspeak.com -1.98%
pimsleur.com -2.64%
preply.com -4.7%
rosettastone.com -5.63%

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Chatgpt.com surged with a 19.31% increase, while rosettastone.com dropped by 5.63%. Babbel.com gained 4.05%, contrasting preply.com’s 4.7% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

US Education & Training Language Learning Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date chatgpt.com merriam-webster.com babbel.com rosettastone.com forbes.com preply.com pimsleur.com jumpspeak.com wordnik.com busuu.com
2026/02/01 0% 0% 1.1% 16.4% 4.42% 18.09% 9.7% 12.26% 0% 0.9%
2026/02/02 0% 0% 2.24% 13.95% 2.48% 17.55% 9.7% 4.23% 0% 2.53%
2026/02/03 0% 0% 0.25% 13.89% 3.43% 24.9% 8.85% 10.47% 0% 4.4%
2026/02/04 0% 22% 2.76% 8.94% 2.29% 18.36% 8.8% 9.82% 1.1% 3.66%
2026/02/05 0% 23.83% 2.23% 9.03% 3.18% 17.73% 7.92% 7.84% 4.14% 3.16%
2026/02/06 0% 27.35% 2.53% 9.79% 1.47% 15.25% 7.45% 7.3% 5.47% 4.84%
2026/02/07 0% 27.8% 2.58% 10.79% 1.62% 10.22% 7.43% 7.28% 3.71% 4.43%
2026/02/08 26.1% 14.33% 2.37% 9.84% 1.43% 9.4% 6.09% 6.47% 3.18% 2.22%
2026/02/09 0% 29.89% 2.43% 12.71% 3.02% 9.79% 6.83% 4.66% 0% 3.46%
2026/02/10 0% 25.13% 3.17% 12.93% 2.51% 10.48% 9.32% 6.45% 0% 3.78%
2026/02/11 24.14% 17.67% 5.61% 9.81% 1.69% 7.27% 4.96% 4.09% 1.47% 3.25%
2026/02/12 0% 23.83% 2.23% 9.03% 3.18% 17.73% 7.92% 7.84% 4.14% 3.16%
2026/02/13 0% 27.35% 2.53% 9.79% 1.47% 15.25% 7.45% 7.3% 5.47% 4.84%
2026/02/14 0% 27.8% 2.58% 10.79% 1.62% 10.22% 7.43% 7.28% 3.71% 4.43%
2026/02/15 26.1% 14.33% 2.37% 9.84% 1.43% 9.4% 6.09% 6.47% 3.18% 2.22%
2026/02/16 0% 29.89% 2.43% 12.71% 3.02% 9.79% 6.83% 4.66% 0% 3.46%
2026/02/17 0% 21.55% 16.24% 8.15% 11.51% 7.03% 5.28% 7.12% 3.59% 1.11%
2026/02/18 38.5% 18.78% 10.12% 5.13% 5.27% 3.62% 3.02% 3.8% 1.17% 0.65%
2026/02/19 26.34% 19.28% 12.15% 7.47% 7.19% 3.93% 3.26% 4.85% 1.61% 0.54%
2026/02/20 42.22% 16.74% 9.24% 6.55% 2.07% 3.36% 3.16% 2.52% 2.58% 0.39%
2026/02/21 0% 29.57% 18.8% 9.83% 4.74% 7.6% 5.72% 4.23% 2.27% 0.54%
2026/02/22 0% 26.47% 22.77% 9.46% 9.09% 5.88% 4.47% 4.9% 0% 0.71%
2026/02/23 22.29% 20.39% 14.69% 6.05% 7.08% 5.13% 3.21% 3.35% 1.36% 0.88%
2026/02/24 52.93% 10.49% 10.5% 3.56% 5.44% 3.96% 2.03% 1.81% 0% 0.78%
2026/02/25 39.79% 16.99% 10.27% 5.27% 5.82% 3.97% 3.49% 2.66% 0% 0.47%
2026/02/26 41.51% 17.73% 6.83% 5.77% 4.87% 5.21% 2.45% 1.81% 1.27% 0.7%
2026/02/27 53.32% 13.01% 6.03% 7.23% 3.17% 4.03% 2.01% 1.6% 1.08% 0.68%
2026/02/28 56.55% 10.6% 7.24% 4.5% 3.83% 3.56% 1.84% 1.61% 1.06% 1.04%
  • chatgpt.com
  • merriam-webster.com
  • babbel.com
  • rosettastone.com
  • forbes.com
  • preply.com
  • pimsleur.com
  • jumpspeak.com
  • wordnik.com
  • busuu.com

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ChatGPT.com surged in February, peaking at 56.55% on the 28th. Merriam-Webster.com fluctuated, ending at 10.6%. Babbel.com rose mid-month, closing at 7.24%. RosettaStone.com declined, finishing at 4.5%. Forbes.com varied, ending at 3.83%. Preply.com dropped, closing at 3.56%. Pimsleur.com decreased, ending at 1.84%. Jumpspeak.com fell, finishing at 1.61%. Wordnik.com declined, closing at 1.06%. Busuu.com fluctuated, ending at 1.04%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Education & Training Language Learning

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Education & Training Language Learning - Last month
  1. 1
    Translate English to Spanish

    Accurate English to Spanish — Translate English to Spanish fast with natural tone and clear meaning. Start now.

  2. 2
    Duolingo vs other Apps - We Did the Comparison for You https://www.forbes.com › language › learning

    See the Top 10 Ranked Language Learning Apps in 2026 & Make an Informed Purchase. Interested in Picking Up a New Language? Compare our Top...

  3. 3
    Learn Spanish with AI https://www.jumpspeak.com

    Speak Confidently in 3 Weeks — Meet your new AI language tutor that helps 78% of users speak confidently in 3 weeks. Join 300k...

  4. 4
    Thesaurus by Merriam-Webster https://www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus

    Merriam-Webster Thesaurus — Our free online thesaurus helps millions understand & use the English language better. Find the right word every time with our free online thesaurus. Word of the Day. Word Games & Quizzes.

  5. 5
    Rosetta Stone® Official Site https://www.rosettastone.com

    Language Learning That Works — Join the award-winning program that millions are using worldwide to learn languages. Master the...

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In the competitive world of language learning, ChatGPT’s ad emphasizes speed and natural tone in translation. Forbes offers a comparative analysis of top apps, while Jumpspeak highlights AI-driven confidence in speaking. Merriam-Webster focuses on enhancing English vocabulary, and Rosetta Stone showcases its global success in language mastery.

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