How popular isZonos?
In September 2026, people searched for Zonos by name about 18,100 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 15% of all global cross border commerce platform searches, placing Zonos third out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cross border commerce platforms, Zonos appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Zonos is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Global-eShare of searches 46%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ESWShare of searches 33.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ZonosShare of searches 15%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Shopify MarketsShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FlavorCloudShare of searches 0.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top cross border commerce platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zonos was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zonos is the third most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Global-e1st
Shopify Markets2nd
Zonos3rd
ESW4th
FlavorCloud5th
Flow Commerce–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Global-e5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zonos4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Shopify Markets4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ESW1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FlavorCloud1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Flow Commerce0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cross border commerce platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cross border commerce platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cross border commerce platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cross border commerce platform for an online store?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“international ecommerce platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cross border commerce platforms”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which cross border commerce platforms compete with Zonos?
Share of searches by month for Global-e, ESW, Zonos, Shopify Markets. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Global-e | ESW | Zonos | Shopify Markets | FlavorCloud | Flow Commerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.7% | 30.4% | 20.4% | 7.4% | 0.92% | 0.24% |
| Nov 2025 | 45% | 30.2% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 0.54% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 50% | 29.9% | 13.4% | 6% | 0.53% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.3% | 29.5% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.7% | 32.6% | 14.6% | 8% | 0.87% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.6% | 34.1% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 0.74% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.4% | 31.2% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 0.56% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 43% | 39.3% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 0.47% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 44% | 36.2% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 0.53% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.8% | 35.1% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 0.51% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.5% | 32.5% | 17.7% | 5.3% | 0.71% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 46% | 33.7% | 15% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 0.22% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46% | 55.3K | +24.5% | +2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 33.7% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15% | 18.1K | 0% | -2.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.5% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.6% | 720 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.22% | 260 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Global-e46%
Held 1st. 55.3K estimated branded searches, +24.5% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
2.
ESW33.7%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
3.
Zonos15%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
4.5%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
0.6%
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.22%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Zonos and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Zonos
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Zonos changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zonos worldwide fell from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zonos’ share of searches among cross border commerce platforms worldwide decreased from 20.4% to 15%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zonos’ share of searches among cross border commerce platforms worldwide peaked at 20.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 11.8% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for cross border commerce platforms worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Global-e gained share of searches among cross border commerce platforms worldwide, from 43.5% to 46%.

In September 2026, ESW gained share of searches among cross border commerce platforms worldwide, from 32.5% to 33.7%.

In September 2026, Zonos lost share of searches among cross border commerce platforms worldwide, from 17.7% to 15%.

In September 2026, Shopify Markets lost share of searches among cross border commerce platforms worldwide, from 5.3% to 4.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for FlavorCloud worldwide fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 720 in September 2026.
How are Zonos’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zonos’ 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.
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