eReleases vs PRWeb:Which is more popular?

Name: eReleases vs PRWeb: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, PRWeb had more branded searches than eReleases among press release distribution platforms worldwide. PRWeb had about 1,900 branded searches, while eReleases had 1,600. PRWeb made up 1.6% 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 PRWeb in two. eReleases was mentioned before PRWeb in four out of five answers.

Among press release distribution platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

PRWeb, about 19% more searches than eReleases

PRWeb 1.9K searcheseReleases 1.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

eReleases, mentioned in every answer we collected

eReleases in 5 of 5PRWeb in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

eReleases, named ahead of PRWeb in 4 of 5 answers

eReleases first in 4PRWeb 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. PRWeb was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. eReleases was listed before PRWeb in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

Mentioned by AI

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

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
PR Newswire	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
eReleases	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Newswire	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
EIN Presswire	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Business Wire	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
GlobeNewswire	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Muck Rack	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
PRWeb	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Press Ranger	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Cision	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5

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

See every answer about press release distribution platforms

5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which press release distribution platform should I use?”
1. 1EIN Presswire
2. 2PR Newswire
3. 3Newswire
4. 4eReleases
5. 5Business Wire
6. 6PRWeb
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best press release distribution platforms?”
1. 1PR Newswire
2. 2Newswire
3. 3Business Wire
4. 4EIN Presswire
5. 5GlobeNewswire
6. 6PRWeb
7. 7eReleases
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best press release distribution platform for company announcements?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“press release distribution”
1. 1Newswire
2. 2EIN Presswire
3. 3Press Ranger
4. 4eReleases
5. 5Cision
6. 6PR Newswire
7. 7GlobeNewswire
8. 8Muck Rack
Searched Google, AI Overview
“press release service”
1. 1PR Newswire
2. 2Newswire
3. 3Cision
4. 4eReleases
5. 5Press Ranger
6. 6Muck Rack

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 PRWeb more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for eReleases and PRWeb 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 PRWeb among press release distribution platforms worldwide, by month

Month	Muck Rack	PR Newswire	Business Wire	EIN Presswire	GlobeNewswire	PRWeb	eReleases	Press Ranger	Cision	Newswire
Oct 2025	32.2%	27.1%	14.4%	6.4%	14.4%	2.3%	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	0.11%
Nov 2025	31.2%	26.5%	17.1%	7.6%	11.4%	2.7%	1.2%	1.8%	0.22%	0.12%
Dec 2025	33%	28%	14.8%	6.6%	12.1%	2.4%	1.3%	1.6%	0.19%	0.14%
Jan 2026	34.3%	29.1%	12.5%	8.4%	10.2%	2%	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	0.17%
Feb 2026	32.8%	31.1%	14.7%	6.6%	9.8%	2.3%	1.1%	1.3%	0.16%	0.23%
Mar 2026	34.6%	29.9%	12.7%	8.5%	8.5%	2.5%	1.4%	1.6%	0.21%	0.32%
Apr 2026	35.9%	25.7%	13.1%	8.8%	10.7%	2.1%	1.4%	1.7%	0.21%	0.23%
May 2026	32.7%	30.4%	12%	9.8%	9.8%	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%	0.19%	0.14%
Jun 2026	35.9%	26.6%	13.1%	10.7%	8.8%	1.7%	1.4%	1.4%	0.23%	0.14%
Jul 2026	38.1%	25%	11.4%	11.4%	9.3%	1.5%	1.5%	1.5%	0.19%	0.2%
Aug 2026	39.1%	23%	11.7%	11.7%	9.6%	1.8%	1.3%	1.5%	0.16%	0.13%
Sep 2026	34.9%	24.1%	15.6%	10.4%	10.4%	1.6%	1.4%	1.1%	0.15%	0.1%

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

3 findings

PRWeb was ahead of eReleases in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, eReleases’ share of searches among press release distribution platforms worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.6K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PRWeb’s share of searches among press release distribution platforms worldwide moved from 2.3% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.9K.

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

2 changes

In September 2026, eReleases rose from 8th to 7th among press release distribution platforms worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PRWeb worldwide fell 34.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.9K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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