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eReleases vs GlobeNewswire:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, GlobeNewswire had more branded searches than eReleases among press release distribution platforms worldwide. GlobeNewswire had about 12,100 branded searches, while eReleases had 1,600. GlobeNewswire made up 10.4% of all press release distribution platform searches we track, and eReleases accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about press release distribution platforms, eReleases appeared in all five answers and GlobeNewswire in three. eReleases was mentioned before GlobeNewswire in four out of five answers.

Among press release distribution platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

GlobeNewswire, about 8 searches for every 1 for eReleases

GlobeNewswire 12.1K searcheseReleases 1.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

eReleases, mentioned in every answer we collected

eReleases in 5 of 5GlobeNewswire in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

eReleases, named ahead of GlobeNewswire in 4 of 5 answers

eReleases first in 4GlobeNewswire first in 1

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Top press release distribution platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, eReleases appeared in all five answers. GlobeNewswire was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. eReleases was listed before GlobeNewswire in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. PR Newswire1st
  2. Newswire2nd
  3. EIN Presswire3rd
  4. eReleases4th
  5. Business Wire5th
  6. Cision6th
  7. Press Ranger7th
  8. GlobeNewswire8th
  9. PRWeb9th
  10. Muck Rack10th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • PR Newswire5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • eReleases5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Newswire5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • EIN Presswire4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Business Wire3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GlobeNewswire3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Muck Rack2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • PRWeb2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Press Ranger2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Cision2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 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 eReleases or GlobeNewswire more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for eReleases and GlobeNewswire by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten press release distribution platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

eReleases and GlobeNewswire among press release distribution platforms worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMuck RackPR NewswireBusiness WireEIN PresswireGlobeNewswirePRWebeReleasesPress RangerCisionNewswire
Oct 202532.2%27.1%14.4%6.4%14.4%2.3%1.3%1.5%0.2%0.11%
Nov 202531.2%26.5%17.1%7.6%11.4%2.7%1.2%1.8%0.22%0.12%
Dec 202533%28%14.8%6.6%12.1%2.4%1.3%1.6%0.19%0.14%
Jan 202634.3%29.1%12.5%8.4%10.2%2%1.4%1.6%0.2%0.17%
Feb 202632.8%31.1%14.7%6.6%9.8%2.3%1.1%1.3%0.16%0.23%
Mar 202634.6%29.9%12.7%8.5%8.5%2.5%1.4%1.6%0.21%0.32%
Apr 202635.9%25.7%13.1%8.8%10.7%2.1%1.4%1.7%0.21%0.23%
May 202632.7%30.4%12%9.8%9.8%1.9%1.6%1.6%0.19%0.14%
Jun 202635.9%26.6%13.1%10.7%8.8%1.7%1.4%1.4%0.23%0.14%
Jul 202638.1%25%11.4%11.4%9.3%1.5%1.5%1.5%0.19%0.2%
Aug 202639.1%23%11.7%11.7%9.6%1.8%1.3%1.5%0.16%0.13%
Sep 202634.9%24.1%15.6%10.4%10.4%1.6%1.4%1.1%0.15%0.1%

How has the eReleases and GlobeNewswire comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for press release distribution platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, GlobeNewswire gained share of searches among press release distribution platforms worldwide, from 9.6% to 10.4%.

  2. In September 2026, eReleases rose from 8th to 7th among press release distribution platforms worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using eReleases’ and GlobeNewswire’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.

eReleases

1 branded search term

  • ereleases

GlobeNewswire

1 branded search term

  • globenewswire

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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