How popular isNewswire in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 130 branded searches for Newswire worldwide which is down 7.1% over the last 11 months. Newswire holds 0.25% estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
PR Newswire47.1%Business Wire24.7%
EIN Presswire24.5%
Cision3.5%
Newswire0.25%
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Which press release platforms compete with Newswire?
Share of Search by month for PR Newswire, Business Wire, EIN Presswire, Cision, Newswire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | PR Newswire | Business Wire | EIN Presswire | Cision | Newswire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.2% | 29.2% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 37% | 13.7% | 3.6% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.4% | 52.9% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.6% | 54% | 10% | 2.2% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.2% | 50.9% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.3% | 43.7% | 12% | 2.6% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.7% | 47.1% | 13% | 2.8% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 32.9% | 16% | 2.9% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.1% | 40.4% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.3% | 23.6% | 22.9% | 3.9% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 24.7% | 24.5% | 3.5% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.1% | 24.1K | -10.6% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.7% | 12.6K | -2% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.5% | 12.5K | +0.56% | +1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.5% | 1.8K | -16.1% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.25% | 130 | -38.1% | -0.1 points |
47.1%
Held 1st. 24.1K estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
24.7%
Held 2nd. 12.6K estimated branded searches, -2% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
24.5%
Held 3rd. 12.5K estimated branded searches, +0.56% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
4.
Cision3.5%
Held 4th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
Newswire0.25%
Held 5th. 130 estimated branded searches, -38.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Newswire and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Newswire
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How has branded search demand for Newswire changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Newswire worldwide fell from 140 to 130.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Newswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide held steady, from 0.22% to 0.25%.
How did search popularity change for press release platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, EIN Presswire gained estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 22.9% to 24.5%.
In August 2026, Business Wire gained estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 23.6% to 24.7%.
In August 2026, PR Newswire lost estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 49.3% to 47.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cision worldwide fell 34.9% over 11 measured months, from 2.7K to 1.8K in August 2026.
Where does Newswire compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press release distribution platforms | 5th of 5 | 0.22% | Show ranking |
| Press release platforms | 5th of 5 | 0.25% | Shown above |
How is Newswire measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Newswire’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.
2 branded search terms
- newswire press release distribution
- newswire.com
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