How popular isCriteo in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 41.4K branded searches for Criteo worldwide which is down 32.6% over the last 11 months. Criteo holds 86.8% estimated Share of Search among marketplace advertising platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which marketplace advertising platforms compete with Criteo?
Share of Search by month for Criteo, Koddi, Moloco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Criteo | Koddi | Moloco | CitrusAd | PromoteIQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.4% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 87% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.1% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.6% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.9% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.24% |
| Mar 2026 | 88% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.2% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 86% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.2% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.9% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 0.85% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 86.8% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 1% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.8% | 41.4K | -17.8% | -2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.3% | 4.4K | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.7% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1% | 480 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.19% | 90 | +28.6% | +0.1 points |
1.
Criteo86.8%
Held 1st. 41.4K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
2.
Koddi9.3%
Held 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
3.
Moloco2.7%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
CitrusAd1%
Held 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.19%
Held 5th. 90 estimated branded searches, +28.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Criteo and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Criteo changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Criteo worldwide fell from 61.5K to 41.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Criteo’s estimated Share of Search among marketplace advertising platforms worldwide peaked at 88.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 85.6% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for marketplace advertising platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Koddi gained estimated Share of Search among marketplace advertising platforms worldwide, from 7.8% to 9.3%.

In August 2026, Criteo lost estimated Share of Search among marketplace advertising platforms worldwide, from 88.9% to 86.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for CitrusAd worldwide fell 80% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 480 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PromoteIQ worldwide fell 57.1% over 11 measured months, from 210 to 90 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Moloco worldwide fell 18.8% over 11 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in August 2026.
Where does Criteo compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display advertising platforms | 2nd of 5 | 24.5% | Show ranking |
| Programmatic advertising platforms | 2nd of 6 | 30.4% | Show ranking |
| Retail media networks | 2nd of 5 | 31.3% | Show ranking |
| Retargeting platforms | 2nd of 6 | 36.1% | Show ranking |
| Retail media management platforms | 1st of 5 | 80.1% | Show ranking |
| Marketplace advertising platforms | 1st of 5 | 86.8% | Shown above |
How is Criteo measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Criteo’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.
3 branded search terms
- criteo
- criteo retail media
- criteo.com
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