How popular isSimon & Schuster in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 40.5K branded searches for Simon & Schuster worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. Simon & Schuster holds 17.9% estimated Share of Search among book publishers worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Penguin Random House40%
- HarperCollins26.7%
- Simon & Schuster17.9%
- Bloomsbury8%
- Macmillan6.5%
- Hachette0.84%
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Which book publishers compete with Simon & Schuster?
Share of Search by month for Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Bloomsbury, Macmillan. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Penguin Random House | HarperCollins | Simon & Schuster | Bloomsbury | Macmillan | Hachette |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.2% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 0.75% |
| Nov 2025 | 39% | 26% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 0.69% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 27.5% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 0.59% |
| Jan 2026 | 41% | 27.6% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 0.71% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.6% | 23.3% | 19.1% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 0.75% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.5% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.8% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 43.3% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 0.77% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.8% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.2% | 23.1% | 18.9% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 0.61% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 26.7% | 17.9% | 8% | 6.5% | 0.84% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40% | 90.5K | 0% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.7% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +3.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.9% | 40.5K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.5% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.84% | 1.9K | +46.2% | +0.2 points |
40%
Held 1st. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
26.7%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
17.9%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
8%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
6.5%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
6.Hachette
0.84%
Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +46.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between Simon & Schuster and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Simon & Schuster changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Simon & Schuster worldwide fell from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Simon & Schuster’s estimated Share of Search among book publishers worldwide decreased from 19.4% to 17.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Simon & Schuster’s estimated Share of Search among book publishers worldwide peaked at 21.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 17.2% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for book publishers worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, HarperCollins gained estimated Share of Search among book publishers worldwide, from 23.1% to 26.7%.
In August 2026, Penguin Random House lost estimated Share of Search among book publishers worldwide, from 42.2% to 40%.
In August 2026, Simon & Schuster lost estimated Share of Search among book publishers worldwide, from 18.9% to 17.9%.
How is Simon & Schuster measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Simon & Schuster’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
- simon and schuster
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