How popular isBuy Me a Coffee in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 165K branded searches for Buy Me a Coffee worldwide which is up 50% over the last 11 months. Buy Me a Coffee holds 10.7% estimated Share of Search among tipping platforms worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Ko-fi35.6%
Streamlabs29.1%
StreamElements23.8%Buy Me a Coffee10.7%
Throne0.74%
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Which tipping platforms compete with Buy Me a Coffee?
Share of Search by month for Ko-fi, Streamlabs, StreamElements, Buy Me a Coffee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Ko-fi | Streamlabs | StreamElements | Buy Me a Coffee | Throne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.7% | 36.4% | 24.3% | 7.3% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.3% | 32.3% | 26.4% | 7.9% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.3% | 32.3% | 26.4% | 7.9% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.3% | 32.3% | 26.4% | 7.9% | 0.96% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.4% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 7.9% | 0.83% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.3% | 29.7% | 24.3% | 8.9% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.9% | 30.2% | 24.7% | 7.4% | 0.77% |
| May 2026 | 34% | 27.8% | 27.8% | 8.3% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.9% | 30.2% | 24.7% | 7.4% | 0.92% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.9% | 30.2% | 24.7% | 7.4% | 0.77% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.6% | 29.1% | 23.8% | 10.7% | 0.74% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.6% | 550K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.1% | 450K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 23.8% | 368K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.7% | 165K | +50% | +3.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.74% | 11.5K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Ko-fi35.6%
Held 1st. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
29.1%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
23.8%
Held 3rd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
10.7%
Held 4th. 165K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
5.
Throne0.74%
Held 5th. 11.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Buy Me a Coffee and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Buy Me a Coffee changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Buy Me a Coffee worldwide rose from 110K to 165K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Buy Me a Coffee’s estimated Share of Search among tipping platforms worldwide increased from 7.3% to 10.7%.
How did search popularity change for tipping platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Buy Me a Coffee gained estimated Share of Search among tipping platforms worldwide, from 7.4% to 10.7%.
In August 2026, Ko-fi lost estimated Share of Search among tipping platforms worldwide, from 36.9% to 35.6%.
In August 2026, Streamlabs lost estimated Share of Search among tipping platforms worldwide, from 30.2% to 29.1%.
In August 2026, StreamElements lost estimated Share of Search among tipping platforms worldwide, from 24.7% to 23.8%.
Throne’s estimated Share of Search among tipping platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.1% to 0.74% in August 2026.
Where does Buy Me a Coffee compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator membership platforms | 3rd of 5 | 3.4% | Show ranking |
| Tipping platforms | 4th of 5 | 10.7% | Shown above |
How is Buy Me a Coffee measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buy Me a Coffee’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
- buy me a coffee
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