How popular isKo-fi in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 550K branded searches for Ko-fi worldwide which is up 22.2% over the last 11 months. Ko-fi holds 68.7% estimated Share of Search among creator media kit platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Ko-fi68.7%Stan Store19%
Fourthwall11.3%
Passionfroot0.67%
Hypefy0.24%
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Which creator media kit platforms compete with Ko-fi?
Share of Search by month for Ko-fi, Stan Store, Fourthwall. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Ko-fi | Stan Store | Fourthwall | Passionfroot | Hypefy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.7% | 25.3% | 10.5% | 0.27% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.8% | 25.1% | 10.5% | 0.27% | 0.34% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.3% | 24.5% | 10.6% | 0.34% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.7% | 25.2% | 10.5% | 0.34% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.3% | 24.6% | 12.5% | 0.33% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.3% | 20.1% | 28.1% | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.3% | 22.2% | 10.9% | 0.35% | 0.23% |
| May 2026 | 66.2% | 22.2% | 10.9% | 0.43% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.5% | 19.4% | 9.5% | 0.37% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.5% | 19% | 11.3% | 0.82% | 0.36% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.7% | 19% | 11.3% | 0.67% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.7% | 550K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19% | 152K | -0.31% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.3% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.67% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.24% | 1.9K | -34.5% | -0.1 points |
1.
Ko-fi68.7%
Held 1st. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
19%
Held 2nd. 152K estimated branded searches, -0.31% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.3%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.67%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Hypefy0.24%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -34.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Ko-fi and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Ko-fi changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ko-fi worldwide rose from 450K to 550K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ko-fi’s estimated Share of Search among creator media kit platforms worldwide increased from 63.7% to 68.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ko-fi’s estimated Share of Search among creator media kit platforms worldwide peaked at 70.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 51.3% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for creator media kit platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Passionfroot worldwide rose 184.2% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 5.4K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fourthwall worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 74K to 90.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ko-fi worldwide rose 22.2% over 11 measured months, from 450K to 550K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hypefy worldwide fell 20.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Stan Store worldwide fell 14.6% over 11 measured months, from 179K to 152K in August 2026.
Where does Ko-fi compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator membership platforms | 2nd of 5 | 11.4% | Show ranking |
| Tipping platforms | 1st of 5 | 35.6% | Show ranking |
| Creator media kit platforms | 1st of 5 | 68.7% | Shown above |
How is Ko-fi measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ko-fi’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
- ko-fi
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