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 31.3% estimated Share of Search among retail media networks worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Amazon Ads55.9%
Criteo31.3%
Roundel7.5%
Walmart Connect5%
CitrusAd0.36%
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Which retail media networks compete with Criteo?
Share of Search by month for Amazon Ads, Criteo, Roundel, Walmart Connect. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Amazon Ads | Criteo | Roundel | Walmart Connect | CitrusAd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.3% | 35.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.1% | 31.3% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.4% | 27.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.2% | 34.9% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.4% | 35.1% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 0.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 55% | 30.7% | 9% | 4.9% | 0.44% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.5% | 35.1% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 0.41% |
| May 2026 | 55.9% | 31.2% | 7.5% | 5% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.7% | 35.3% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 0.41% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.3% | 35.7% | 7% | 4.7% | 0.34% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.9% | 31.3% | 7.5% | 5% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.9% | 74K | 0% | +3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.3% | 41.4K | -17.8% | -4.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.5% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.36% | 480 | 0% | 0 points |
55.9%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
2.
Criteo31.3%
Held 2nd. 41.4K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.
3.
Roundel7.5%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
CitrusAd0.36%
Held 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Criteo and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Criteo changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 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 retail media networks worldwide decreased from 35.5% to 31.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Criteo’s estimated Share of Search among retail media networks worldwide peaked at 35.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 27.5% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for retail media networks worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Amazon Ads gained estimated Share of Search among retail media networks worldwide, from 52.3% to 55.9%.

In August 2026, Criteo lost estimated Share of Search among retail media networks worldwide, from 35.7% to 31.3%.

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 Roundel worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K 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% | Shown above |
| 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% | Show ranking |
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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