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 24.7% estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
PR Newswire47.1%Business Wire24.7%
EIN Presswire24.5%
Cision3.5%
Newswire0.25%
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Which press release platforms compete with Business Wire?
Share of Search by month for PR Newswire, Business Wire, EIN Presswire, Cision. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | PR Newswire | Business Wire | EIN Presswire | Cision | Newswire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.2% | 29.2% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 37% | 13.7% | 3.6% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.4% | 52.9% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.6% | 54% | 10% | 2.2% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.2% | 50.9% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.3% | 43.7% | 12% | 2.6% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.7% | 47.1% | 13% | 2.8% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 32.9% | 16% | 2.9% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.1% | 40.4% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.3% | 23.6% | 22.9% | 3.9% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 24.7% | 24.5% | 3.5% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.1% | 24.1K | -10.6% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.7% | 12.6K | -2% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.5% | 12.5K | +0.56% | +1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.5% | 1.8K | -16.1% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.25% | 130 | -38.1% | -0.1 points |
47.1%
Held 1st. 24.1K estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
24.7%
Held 2nd. 12.6K estimated branded searches, -2% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
24.5%
Held 3rd. 12.5K estimated branded searches, +0.56% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
4.
Cision3.5%
Held 4th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
Newswire0.25%
Held 5th. 130 estimated branded searches, -38.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 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 platforms worldwide decreased from 29.2% to 24.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Business Wire’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide peaked at 54% in January 2026 and was lowest at 23.6% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for press release platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, EIN Presswire gained estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 22.9% to 24.5%.
In August 2026, Business Wire gained estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 23.6% to 24.7%.
In August 2026, PR Newswire lost estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 49.3% to 47.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cision worldwide fell 34.9% over 11 measured months, from 2.7K to 1.8K in August 2026.
Where does Business Wire compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press release distribution services | 3rd of 6 | 12.4% | Show ranking |
| Press release distribution platforms | 2nd of 5 | 21.2% | Show ranking |
| Press release platforms | 2nd of 5 | 24.7% | Shown above |
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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