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 23.6% estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Muck Rack40%
PR Newswire23.6%Business Wire12.4%
EIN Presswire12.3%
GlobeNewswire10%
Cision1.7%
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Which press release distribution services compete with PR Newswire?
Share of Search by month for Muck Rack, PR Newswire, Business Wire, EIN Presswire, GlobeNewswire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Muck Rack | PR Newswire | Business Wire | EIN Presswire | GlobeNewswire | Cision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.9% | 27.8% | 15.2% | 6.9% | 15% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.9% | 26.3% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 11.5% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.5% | 22.5% | 33.7% | 5.6% | 9.9% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.9% | 22.1% | 35.5% | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.3% | 25.1% | 33.5% | 5.4% | 8.2% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.9% | 26% | 27.5% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.7% | 22.1% | 28.3% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 35.3% | 26.8% | 18.4% | 9% | 8.9% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.2% | 23.9% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 25.6% | 12.2% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 23.6% | 12.4% | 12.3% | 10% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40% | 40.7K | +0.02% | +1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.6% | 24.1K | -10.6% | -1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.4% | 12.6K | -2% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.3% | 12.5K | +0.56% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10% | 10.2K | -0.68% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 1.8K | -16.1% | -0.3 points |
40%
Held 1st. 40.7K estimated branded searches, +0.02% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
23.6%
Held 2nd. 24.1K estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
12.4%
Held 3rd. 12.6K estimated branded searches, -2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
12.3%
Held 4th. 12.5K estimated branded searches, +0.56% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
10%
Held 5th. 10.2K estimated branded searches, -0.68% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
Cision1.7%
Held 6th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 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 services worldwide decreased from 27.8% to 23.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PR Newswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide peaked at 27.8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 22.1% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for press release distribution services worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Muck Rack gained estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide, from 38.6% to 40%.
In August 2026, PR Newswire lost estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide, from 25.6% to 23.6%.
EIN Presswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release distribution services worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 9% to 12.3% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for GlobeNewswire worldwide fell 45.1% over 11 measured months, from 18.5K to 10.2K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cision worldwide fell 34.9% over 11 measured months, from 2.7K to 1.8K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Business Wire worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 18.8K to 12.6K in August 2026.
Where does PR Newswire compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press release distribution services | 2nd of 6 | 23.6% | Shown above |
| Press release distribution platforms | 1st of 5 | 40.4% | Show ranking |
| Press release platforms | 1st of 5 | 47.1% | Show ranking |
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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