How popular isGlobal Relay in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 12.1K branded searches for Global Relay which is down 33.1% over the last 11 months. Global Relay holds 6.4% estimated Share of Search among email archiving platforms worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Mimecast48.1%
Proofpoint32.4%
Barracuda7.9%
Global Relay6.4%Smarsh5.3%
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Which email archiving platforms compete with Global Relay?
Share of Search by month for Mimecast, Proofpoint, Barracuda, Global Relay, Smarsh. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Mimecast | Proofpoint | Barracuda | Global Relay | Smarsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.9% | 28.3% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.1% | 32.4% | 6.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 51% | 28.2% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.4% | 28.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 48% | 32.5% | 6.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.9% | 32.5% | 6.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.6% | 31.4% | 7.6% | 9.3% | 5.1% |
| May 2026 | 47.4% | 31.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 28.3% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.3% | 27.4% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 5.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.1% | 32.4% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.1% | 90.5K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.4% | 61K | +21.3% | +5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.9% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.4% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.3% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Mimecast48.1%
Held 1st. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
32.4%
Held 2nd. 61K estimated branded searches, +21.3% vs prior month. Share +5 points.
7.9%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
6.4%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
5.
5.3%
Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Global Relay and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Global Relay changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Global Relay worldwide fell from 18.1K to 12.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Global Relay’s estimated Share of Search among email archiving platforms worldwide decreased from 8.4% to 6.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Global Relay’s estimated Share of Search among email archiving platforms worldwide peaked at 9.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 6.4% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Global Relay fell from 3rd to 4th among email archiving platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for email archiving platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Proofpoint gained estimated Share of Search among email archiving platforms worldwide, from 27.4% to 32.4%.
In August 2026, Barracuda lost estimated Share of Search among email archiving platforms worldwide, from 9.9% to 7.9%.
In August 2026, Global Relay lost estimated Share of Search among email archiving platforms worldwide, from 8.1% to 6.4%.
In August 2026, Mimecast lost estimated Share of Search among email archiving platforms worldwide, from 49.3% to 48.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Smarsh worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in August 2026.
How is Global Relay measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Global Relay’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
- global relay
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