ClickBank vs PartnerStack:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ClickBank had more branded searches than PartnerStack among affiliate networks worldwide. ClickBank had about 135,000 branded searches, while PartnerStack had 18,100. ClickBank made up 15.4% of all affiliate network searches we track, and PartnerStack accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about affiliate networks, ClickBank appeared in four of the five answers and PartnerStack in two. ClickBank was mentioned before PartnerStack in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
ClickBank, about 7 searches for every 1 for PartnerStack
Who does AI mention more?
ClickBank, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, PartnerStack in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
ClickBank, named ahead of PartnerStack in 3 of 4 answers
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Top affiliate networks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ClickBank was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. PartnerStack was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ClickBank was listed before PartnerStack in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Awin5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CJ Affiliate5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
impact.com5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Amazon Associates4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- ClickBank4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rakuten Advertising3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PartnerStack2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Partnerize0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which affiliate network should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best affiliate networks?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best affiliate network for a growing ecommerce brand?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“affiliate networks”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ecommerce affiliate network”
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.
Is ClickBank or PartnerStack more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ClickBank and PartnerStack by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight affiliate networks we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for ClickBank, PartnerStack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Amazon Associates | ClickBank | Awin | CJ Affiliate | PartnerStack | impact.com | Partnerize | Rakuten Advertising |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.8% | 25.9% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.92% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.9% | 26.4% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.94% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.2% | 23.3% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.83% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.9% | 22.4% | 9% | 2.3% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.97% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.7% | 17.8% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.77% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.4% | 15.9% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.1% | 16.3% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.98% |
| May 2026 | 66.1% | 19.1% | 7.7% | 2% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.85% | 0.77% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.4% | 19.2% | 7.7% | 2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.66% | 0.77% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.4% | 16% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.83% | 0.78% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.4% | 16% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.68% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.9% | 15.4% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.97% | 0.75% |
How has the ClickBank and PartnerStack comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ClickBank was ahead of PartnerStack in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ClickBank’s share of searches among affiliate networks worldwide moved from 25.9% to 15.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PartnerStack’s share of searches among affiliate networks worldwide moved from 1.9% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for affiliate networks worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, ClickBank lost share of searches among affiliate networks worldwide, from 16% to 15.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ClickBank’s and PartnerStack’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
ClickBank
1 branded search term
- clickbank
PartnerStack
1 branded search term
- partnerstack
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