How popular isBusiness Wire in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 12.6K branded searches for Business Wire worldwide which is down 33.1% over the last 11 months. Business Wire holds 12.4% estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Muck Rack40%
PR Newswire23.6%Business Wire12.4%
EIN Presswire12.3%
GlobeNewswire10%
Cision1.7%
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Which press release distribution services compete with Business Wire?
Share of Search by month for Muck Rack, PR Newswire, Business Wire, EIN Presswire, GlobeNewswire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Muck Rack | PR Newswire | Business Wire | EIN Presswire | GlobeNewswire | Cision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.9% | 27.8% | 15.2% | 6.9% | 15% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.9% | 26.3% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 11.5% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.5% | 22.5% | 33.7% | 5.6% | 9.9% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.9% | 22.1% | 35.5% | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.3% | 25.1% | 33.5% | 5.4% | 8.2% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.9% | 26% | 27.5% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.7% | 22.1% | 28.3% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 35.3% | 26.8% | 18.4% | 9% | 8.9% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.2% | 23.9% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 25.6% | 12.2% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 23.6% | 12.4% | 12.3% | 10% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40% | 40.7K | +0.02% | +1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.6% | 24.1K | -10.6% | -1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.4% | 12.6K | -2% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.3% | 12.5K | +0.56% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10% | 10.2K | -0.68% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 1.8K | -16.1% | -0.3 points |
40%
Held 1st. 40.7K estimated branded searches, +0.02% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
23.6%
Held 2nd. 24.1K estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
12.4%
Held 3rd. 12.6K estimated branded searches, -2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
12.3%
Held 4th. 12.5K estimated branded searches, +0.56% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
10%
Held 5th. 10.2K estimated branded searches, -0.68% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
Cision1.7%
Held 6th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare search popularity between Business Wire and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Business Wire changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Business Wire worldwide fell from 18.8K to 12.6K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Business Wire’s estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide decreased from 15.2% to 12.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Business Wire’s estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide peaked at 35.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 12.2% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for press release distribution services worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Muck Rack gained estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide, from 38.6% to 40%.
In August 2026, PR Newswire lost estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide, from 25.6% to 23.6%.
EIN Presswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 9% to 12.3% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for GlobeNewswire worldwide fell 45.1% over 11 measured months, from 18.5K to 10.2K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cision worldwide fell 34.9% over 11 measured months, from 2.7K to 1.8K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Business Wire worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 18.8K to 12.6K in August 2026.
Where does Business Wire compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press release distribution services | 3rd of 6 | 12.4% | Shown above |
| Press release distribution platforms | 2nd of 5 | 21.2% | Show ranking |
| Press release platforms | 2nd of 5 | 24.7% | Show ranking |
How is Business Wire measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Business Wire’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
5 branded search terms
- business wire
- business wire newswire
- business wire press release
- business wire press release distribution
- businesswire.com
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