Box vs pCloud:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Box had more branded searches than pCloud among file sync services worldwide. Box was estimated to have 24.1K branded searches compared to pCloud’s 390, and held a 0.06% Share of Search versus pCloud’s <0.01%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Box or pCloud?
Compare the file sync services developers choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Box, pCloud. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Google Drive | OneDrive | Dropbox | Box | Sync.com | pCloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.6% | 24.3% | 9% | 0.04% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.7% | 20.8% | 9.5% | 0.04% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.1% | 20.5% | 11.3% | 0.05% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.7% | 20.8% | 9.5% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.7% | 20.8% | 9.5% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.6% | 24.3% | 9% | 0.04% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.7% | 20.8% | 9.5% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 69.7% | 20.8% | 9.5% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.3% | 23.8% | 10.8% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.6% | 20.9% | 9.5% | 0.06% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.6% | 20.9% | 9.5% | 0.06% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Box and pCloud comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Box was ahead of pCloud in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Box’s estimated Share of Search among file sync services worldwide moved from 0.04% to 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 24.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, pCloud’s estimated Share of Search among file sync services worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 390.
How did search popularity change for file sync services worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for pCloud worldwide fell 33.9% over 11 measured months, from 590 to 390 in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Box’s and pCloud’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.
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