How popular isPR Newswire in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 24.1K branded searches for PR Newswire worldwide which is down 30% over the last 11 months. PR Newswire holds 40.4% estimated Share of Search among press release distribution platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
PR Newswire40.4%Business Wire21.2%
EIN Presswire21.1%
GlobeNewswire17.1%
Newswire0.22%
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Which press release distribution platforms compete with PR Newswire?
Share of Search by month for PR Newswire, Business Wire, EIN Presswire, GlobeNewswire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | PR Newswire | Business Wire | EIN Presswire | GlobeNewswire | Newswire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.7% | 23.4% | 10.6% | 23% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.1% | 31.8% | 11.8% | 17.2% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.4% | 46.9% | 7.8% | 13.8% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.4% | 48.8% | 9.1% | 11.6% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% | 11.3% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.8% | 40% | 11% | 10.9% | 0.39% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.5% | 41.8% | 11.5% | 13.9% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 42.5% | 29.1% | 14.2% | 14.1% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.2% | 36.5% | 14.9% | 12.3% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.9% | 20.5% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 0.33% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.4% | 21.2% | 21.1% | 17.1% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.4% | 24.1K | -10.6% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.2% | 12.6K | -2% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.1% | 12.5K | +0.56% | +1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 17.1% | 10.2K | -0.68% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.22% | 130 | -38.1% | -0.1 points |
40.4%
held 1st · 24.1K estimated branded searches · -10.6% vs prior month · -2.5 points
21.2%
held 2nd · 12.6K estimated branded searches · -2% vs prior month · +0.7 points
21.1%
held 3rd · 12.5K estimated branded searches · +0.56% vs prior month · +1.2 points
17.1%
held 4th · 10.2K estimated branded searches · -0.68% vs prior month · +0.8 points
5.
Newswire0.22%
held 5th · 130 estimated branded searches · -38.1% vs prior month · -0.1 points
Compare search popularity between PR Newswire and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for PR Newswire changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PR Newswire worldwide fell from 34.4K to 24.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PR Newswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release distribution platforms worldwide decreased from 42.7% to 40.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PR Newswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release distribution platforms worldwide peaked at 42.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 30.4% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for press release distribution platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, EIN Presswire gained estimated Share of Search among press release distribution platforms worldwide, from 19.9% to 21.1%.
In August 2026, GlobeNewswire gained estimated Share of Search among press release distribution platforms worldwide, from 16.3% to 17.1%.
In August 2026, Business Wire gained estimated Share of Search among press release distribution platforms worldwide, from 20.5% to 21.2%.
In August 2026, PR Newswire lost estimated Share of Search among press release distribution platforms worldwide, from 42.9% to 40.4%.
How is PR Newswire measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PR 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.
3 branded search terms
- pr newswire
- pr newswire distribution
- prnewswire.com
Who owns PR Newswire?
PR Newswire is owned by 
Cision. Brandwave also tracks Cision, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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