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Arcadier vs eBay:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, eBay had more branded searches than Arcadier among marketplace platforms worldwide. eBay had about 55.6 million branded searches, while Arcadier had 390. eBay made up 68.6% of all marketplace platform searches we track, and Arcadier accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about marketplace platforms, eBay appeared in three of the five answers and Arcadier in one. eBay was mentioned before Arcadier in every answer that named either.

Among marketplace platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

eBay, about 142564 searches for every 1 for Arcadier

eBay 55.6M searchesArcadier 390 searches

Who does AI mention more?

eBay, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Arcadier in 1

eBay in 3 of 5Arcadier in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

eBay, named ahead of Arcadier in 2 of 2 answers

eBay first in 2Arcadier never first

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Top marketplace platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, eBay was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Arcadier was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. eBay was listed before Arcadier in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Shopify1st
  2. CS-Cart2nd
  3. Sharetribe3rd
  4. eBay4th
  5. Etsy5th
  6. Mirakl6th
  7. Marketplacer7th
  8. Arcadier8th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Etsy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Shopify4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Sharetribe4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • eBay3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mirakl3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • CS-Cart2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Marketplacer2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Arcadier1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Arcadier or eBay more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Arcadier and eBay by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight marketplace platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Arcadier and eBay among marketplace platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for eBay, Arcadier. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MontheBayEtsyShopifyMiraklSharetribeCS-CartMarketplacerArcadier
Oct 202568.6%25.2%6.2%0.03%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Nov 202569.4%25.4%5.1%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Dec 202569.4%25.4%5.1%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Jan 202672.8%21.8%5.4%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Feb 202672%21.5%6.5%0.04%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Mar 202672.8%21.8%5.4%0.03%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Apr 202672%21.5%6.5%0.03%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
May 202668.6%25.2%6.2%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Jun 202672%21.5%6.5%0.03%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Jul 202672%21.5%6.5%0.03%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Aug 202668.6%25.2%6.2%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Sep 202668.6%25.2%6.2%0.03%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%

How has the Arcadier and eBay comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • eBay was ahead of Arcadier in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arcadier’s share of searches among marketplace platforms worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 390.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, eBay’s share of searches among marketplace platforms worldwide held steady at 68.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 55.6M.

How did search popularity change for marketplace platforms worldwide in September 2026?

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Arcadier worldwide fell 70% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 390 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arcadier’s and eBay’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.

Arcadier

1 branded search term

  • arcadier

eBay

1 branded search term

  • ebay

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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