AdRoll vs Quantcast:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, AdRoll and Quantcast were level on Share of Search among digital ad buying platforms worldwide, with an estimated 5.8K versus 5.5K branded searches, at 5.9% and 5.6% estimated Share of Search. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, AdRoll or Quantcast?
Compare platforms for planning, buying, and optimizing programmatic digital advertising. 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 AdRoll, Quantcast. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | The Trade Desk | StackAdapt | AdRoll | Quantcast | Basis Technologies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.8% | 21% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.8% | 21.3% | 9.7% | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 58% | 21.3% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.4% | 22.3% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.9% | 18.9% | 8.7% | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.2% | 19.5% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.1% | 25.1% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 25.2% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.8% | 25.2% | 6.4% | 7.5% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 58% | 24.5% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.4% | 23.1% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the AdRoll and Quantcast comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Quantcast took it in May 2026, AdRoll took it in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AdRoll’s estimated Share of Search among digital ad buying platforms worldwide moved from 9.5% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.3K to 5.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Quantcast’s estimated Share of Search among digital ad buying platforms worldwide moved from 7.6% to 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.2K to 5.5K.
How did search popularity change for digital ad buying platforms worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, AdRoll lost estimated Share of Search among digital ad buying platforms worldwide, from 7.7% to 5.9%.
In August 2026, Quantcast lost estimated Share of Search among digital ad buying platforms worldwide, from 7.3% to 5.6%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AdRoll’s and Quantcast’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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