Press release platforms:Which are searched most?
In August 2026, PR Newswire was the most searched among press release platforms worldwide, with an estimated 24.1K branded searches and 47.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
PR Newswire47.1%Business Wire24.7%
EIN Presswire24.5%
Cision3.5%
Newswire0.25%
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Compare the services that distribute press releases. 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 PR Newswire, Business Wire, EIN Presswire, Cision. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | PR Newswire | Business Wire | EIN Presswire | Cision | Newswire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.2% | 29.2% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 37% | 13.7% | 3.6% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.4% | 52.9% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.6% | 54% | 10% | 2.2% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.2% | 50.9% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.3% | 43.7% | 12% | 2.6% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.7% | 47.1% | 13% | 2.8% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 32.9% | 16% | 2.9% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.1% | 40.4% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.3% | 23.6% | 22.9% | 3.9% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 24.7% | 24.5% | 3.5% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.1% | 24.1K | -10.6% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.7% | 12.6K | -2% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.5% | 12.5K | +0.56% | +1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.5% | 1.8K | -16.1% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.25% | 130 | -38.1% | -0.1 points |
47.1%
Held 1st. 24.1K estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
24.7%
Held 2nd. 12.6K estimated branded searches, -2% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
24.5%
Held 3rd. 12.5K estimated branded searches, +0.56% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
4.
Cision3.5%
Held 4th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
Newswire0.25%
Held 5th. 130 estimated branded searches, -38.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among press release platforms worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, PR Newswire was the most searched among press release platforms worldwide, with an estimated 24.1K branded searches and 47.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. Business Wire is in 2nd place, 22.4 percentage points behind at 24.7% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR Newswire | 53.2% → 47.1% | 53.2%Oct 2025 | 33.6%Jan 2026 | 1st |
| Business Wire | 29.2% → 24.7% | 54%Jan 2026 | 23.6%Jul 2026 | 2nd |
| EIN Presswire | 13.2% → 24.5% | 24.5%Aug 2026 | 8.3%Feb 2026 | 3rd |
| Cision | 4.2% → 3.5% | 4.2%Oct 2025 | 2.2%Jan 2026 | 4th |
| Newswire | 0.22% → 0.25% | 0.43%Mar 2026 | 0.18%Dec 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PR Newswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide decreased from 53.2% to 47.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Business Wire’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide decreased from 29.2% to 24.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, EIN Presswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide increased from 13.2% to 24.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cision’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide decreased from 4.2% to 3.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PR Newswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide peaked at 53.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 33.6% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Business Wire’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide peaked at 54% in January 2026 and was lowest at 23.6% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, EIN Presswire’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide peaked at 24.5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.3% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cision’s estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide peaked at 4.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 2.2% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Newswire held steady: its estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for press release platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, EIN Presswire gained estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 22.9% to 24.5%.
In August 2026, Business Wire gained estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 23.6% to 24.7%.
In August 2026, PR Newswire lost estimated Share of Search among press release platforms worldwide, from 49.3% to 47.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cision worldwide fell 34.9% over 11 measured months, from 2.7K to 1.8K in August 2026.
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