How popular isRefersion in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 3.2K branded searches for Refersion worldwide which is down 30.9% over the last 11 months. Refersion holds 21.3% estimated Share of Search among ambassador programme platforms worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Social Snowball48.1%
Refersion21.3%
Afluencer19.2%
Extole8.9%
Buzzbassador2.6%
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Which ambassador programme platforms compete with Refersion?
Share of Search by month for Social Snowball, Refersion, Afluencer, Extole, Buzzbassador. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Social Snowball | Refersion | Afluencer | Extole | Buzzbassador |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.6% | 27% | 25.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.6% | 25.5% | 30.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.6% | 24.2% | 34.6% | 8.6% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.9% | 20.9% | 36.1% | 8.9% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.3% | 22.4% | 31.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.6% | 22.2% | 31.1% | 9.4% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.6% | 25% | 23.3% | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 47.4% | 25.4% | 15.8% | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.4% | 25.9% | 15.9% | 8.8% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.8% | 21.3% | 16.2% | 11% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.1% | 21.3% | 19.2% | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.1% | 7.3K | +0.55% | -0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.3% | 3.2K | +1.9% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.2% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.9% | 1.3K | -17.8% | -2.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.6% | 390 | 0% | -0.1 points |
48.1%
Held 1st. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +0.55% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
21.3%
Held 2nd. 3.2K estimated branded searches, +1.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
19.2%
Held 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
4.
Extole8.9%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
2.6%
Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Refersion and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Refersion changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Refersion worldwide fell from 4.7K to 3.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Refersion’s estimated Share of Search among ambassador programme platforms worldwide decreased from 27% to 21.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Refersion’s estimated Share of Search among ambassador programme platforms worldwide peaked at 27% in October 2025 and was lowest at 20.9% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for ambassador programme platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Afluencer gained estimated Share of Search among ambassador programme platforms worldwide, from 16.2% to 19.2%.

In August 2026, Extole lost estimated Share of Search among ambassador programme platforms worldwide, from 11% to 8.9%.

In August 2026, Social Snowball lost estimated Share of Search among ambassador programme platforms worldwide, from 48.8% to 48.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Refersion worldwide fell 30.9% over 11 measured months, from 4.7K to 3.2K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Buzzbassador worldwide fell 18.8% over 11 measured months, from 480 to 390 in August 2026.
Where does Refersion compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate program platforms | 4th of 5 | 8.2% | Show ranking |
| Partner marketing platforms | 4th of 5 | 9.1% | Show ranking |
| Ambassador programme platforms | 2nd of 5 | 21.3% | Shown above |
How is Refersion measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Refersion’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
- refersion
- refersion affiliate
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