What AI says about Skool
Data as of Oct 26, 2026Based on 52,479 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Skool is an online community platform that integrates course hosting with interactive forums and gamification features like leaderboards. It comes up when creators and businesses seek to build customer communities, host online courses, or encourage member participation through built-in gamification.
2%
of AI answers about Skool and its rivals · since Jul 5
The market map
Online Course Platforms and LMSMentioned in
- 1UdemyMentioned in 48%Avg. position 6.0
- 2ThinkificMentioned in 40%Avg. position 3.5
- 2KajabiMentioned in 40%Avg. position 3.7
- 2CourseraMentioned in 39%Avg. position 2.9
- 2TeachableMentioned in 36%Avg. position 4.1
- 6SkillshareMentioned in 31%Avg. position 6.2
- 7LearnWorldsMentioned in 26%Avg. position 5.9
- 7LinkedIn LearningMentioned in 25%Avg. position 6.5
- 7PodiaMentioned in 25%Avg. position 5.8
- 10Google UX Design Professional CertificateMentioned in 18%Avg. position 4.1
- 10Interaction Design FoundationMentioned in 16%Avg. position 5.1
- 12VimeoMentioned in 14%Avg. position 6.0
- 12WordPressMentioned in 13%Avg. position 6.5
- 12FigmaMentioned in 11%Avg. position 7.4
- 20SkoolMentioned in 7%Avg. position 6.1
Where Skool ranks in AI
- Online Course Platforms and LMS#20 · 7%
- Community Building & Networking Platforms#5 · 17%
- Reddit Growth and Community Tools#15 · 9%
- Online Community Forum Platforms#15 · 11%
- Coaching Sales Funnel Platforms#18 · 3%
- Freelancer Lead Generation Tools#36 · 2%
- Video Testimonial Collection Platforms#56 · <1%
- SEO & Competitive Intelligence Tools#84 · <1%
- Reddit and Community Marketing Services#141 · <1%
- Alternative Business Financing Providers#161 · <1%
- Webinar and Video Conferencing Platforms#279 · <1%
Topics where AI mentions Skool
- Video hosting for coursesOnline Course Platforms and LMS12%Rank #14
- Budget community marketing agenciesReddit and Community Marketing Services3%Rank #26
- Paid webinar ticketing and access controlWebinar and Video Conferencing Platforms1%Rank #43
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Excerpts where Skool appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 23, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool - Famously built around a clean, forum-meets-classroom layout where user participation directly fuels a prominent community leaderboard.
Google AI ModeSep 19, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool treats gamification as a core growth engine rather than an add-on.
- We are moving our community away from fragmented social media groups. Which dedicated community platforms provide the best migration tools and member retention features?on this question36%
Excerpts where Skool appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 12, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool - Migration Support: Simple CSV batch invites for member emails.
Google AI ModeSep 8, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool Best for extreme simplicity and a high-engagement, feed-based layout.
- What is the best online course creation platform?on this question32%
Excerpts where Skool appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 3, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool: Best for Community-Driven Learning. Created by Sam Ovens, Skool merges a clean forum-style community with a straightforward course classroom
Google AI ModeJul 25, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool is the best option if your primary goal is to build an engaged community alongside your course.
- We want to build a simple customer community forum. What's a good, easy-to-deploy platform for that?on this question23%
Excerpts where Skool appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 8, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool: Extremely clean, minimalist, and laser-focused on reducing friction.
Google AI ModeSep 7, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool: Famously simple with a clean interface that feels like a streamlined private social network.
- What’s the best community discovery tool for legit threads to join?on this question24%
Excerpts where Skool appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 20, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool Marketplace : If your focus is entrepreneurial, educational, or creator-driven communities, Skool features an open public discovery marketplace
Google AI ModeSep 16, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool Marketplace (For Masterminds & Creator Groups): If you are looking for structured, paid or free intent-driven creator communities, Skool has a searchable public directory
- We are launching a user community. Who provides community forum software?on this question25%
Excerpts where Skool appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeOct 14, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool — Best for simple, gamified, and fast community setups heavily focused on engagement, leaderboards, and courses.
Google AI ModeSep 14, 2026, Google AI Mode Skool / Mighty Networks — Great choices if your community heavily revolves around courses
How AI describes Skool
Common descriptions
simple · gamification · gamified · popular · clean · streamlined
Tone of AI’s statements about Skool
- Positive64%
- Neutral35%
- Mixed1%
- Negative<1%
Question: What's a good platform for building a customer community or user forum around our product?
Google AI ModeOct 26, 2026
Skool : Highly optimized for simplicity, gamification, and ease of use.
Google AI ModeOct 12, 2026
Skool : Incredible if you want maximum engagement with ultra-simple UX and built-in gamification (leaderboards, points) to keep users coming back.
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Question: We are launching a user community. Who provides community forum software?
Google AI ModeOct 14, 2026
Skool — Best for simple, gamified, and fast community setups heavily focused on engagement, leaderboards, and courses.
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How prominently AI mentions Skool
Position in answers
- Named first5%
- 2nd or 3rd27%
- Later68%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across Skool’s markets · since Jul 5
- ChatGPT Search1%
- Google AI Mode2%
Insights for Skool
Week of Oct 12–18 · Since Jul 5
- Slipping: Now ranks #17 in Reddit Growth and Community Tools, down from #7
Gap between platforms: A 18.9-point platform gap for Skool in Community Building & Networking Platforms
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode25%ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search6%
Compare Skool
Sources AI cites
skool.com 4%Other sites 96%
- 35%
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- The BEST Online Course Platforms of 2026: Skool vs Thinkific ... · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Your Community is Missing This Engagement Feature · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Build a Customer-Focused Community Bettermode · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Comparing the Top Community Platforms (Kajabi, Skool, Circle, Mighty Networks & Facebook) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- The Best Online Course Platforms Compared (2025) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- The BEST Online Course Platforms of 2026: Skool vs Thinkific vs Kajabi vs Teachable vs Learnworlds · 1% (opens in a new tab)
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- 6 Best Community Platforms for Creators in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Mighty Networks Review 2026: Should You Build Your Community Here? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Top Outstanding Online Community Software to Build and Grow Your Community in 2026 - phpFox — Best Social Network Platform for Online Community Builders · 2% (opens in a new tab)
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The page AI cites most for Skool
