How popular isHighnote in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 40.5K branded searches for Highnote worldwide which is up 22.4% over the last 11 months. Highnote holds 1.3% estimated Share of Search among card issuing platforms worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which card issuing platforms compete with Highnote?
Share of Search by month for Stripe, Highnote. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Stripe | Highnote | Marqeta | Cardless | Lithic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 97.8% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.32% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 98% | 0.88% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.26% |
| Dec 2025 | 97.7% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.47% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 97.7% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.26% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.9% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.39% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 98.1% | 0.87% | 0.48% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 97.8% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.32% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 97.9% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 97.8% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.26% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 97.9% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.26% | 0.21% |
| Aug 2026 | 97.7% | 1.3% | 0.47% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 97.7% | 3.1M | -0.55% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 1.3% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.47% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.26% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.26% | 8.1K | +22.7% | 0 points |
1.
Stripe97.7%
Held 1st. 3.1M estimated branded searches, -0.55% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.
Highnote1.3%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Marqeta0.47%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.
Cardless0.26%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Lithic0.26%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Highnote and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Highnote changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Highnote worldwide rose from 33.1K to 40.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Highnote’s estimated Share of Search among card issuing platforms worldwide held steady, from 1.1% to 1.3%.
How did search popularity change for card issuing platforms worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Highnote worldwide rose 22.4% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Marqeta worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cardless worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in August 2026.
How is Highnote measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Highnote’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
- highnote
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