MEGA vs WeTransfer:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, WeTransfer had more branded searches than MEGA among file sharing services worldwide. WeTransfer had about 13.6 million branded searches, while MEGA had 22,200. WeTransfer made up 19.5% of all file sharing service searches we track, and MEGA accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about file sharing services, WeTransfer appeared in all five answers and MEGA in two. WeTransfer was mentioned before MEGA in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
WeTransfer, about 613 searches for every 1 for MEGA
Who does AI mention more?
WeTransfer, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
WeTransfer, named ahead of MEGA in every answer
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Top file sharing services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WeTransfer appeared in all five answers. MEGA was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. WeTransfer was listed before MEGA in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Google Drive1st
Dropbox2nd- WeTransfer3rd
OneDrive4th
Smash5th
Filemail6th
Proton Drive7th
MEGA8th
Box9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- WeTransfer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Dropbox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Google Drive4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OneDrive3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Proton Drive2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Filemail2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Smash2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MEGA2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Box1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about file sharing services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which file sharing service should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best file sharing services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best file sharing service for large files?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“file sharing services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“send large files”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is MEGA or WeTransfer more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MEGA and WeTransfer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine file sharing services we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for WeTransfer, MEGA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Drive | OneDrive | WeTransfer | Dropbox | Proton Drive | Filemail | Smash | MEGA | Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.2% | 18.7% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.06% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 53% | 15.8% | 23.7% | 7.1% | 0.19% | 0.13% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 52% | 15.6% | 23.3% | 8.6% | 0.23% | 0.15% | 0.06% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.4% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.4% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.1% | 18.7% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 0.28% | 0.1% | 0.06% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.4% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 55.3% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.3% | 18.4% | 22.5% | 8.3% | 0.27% | 0.12% | 0.07% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 15.9% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 0.29% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.2% | 16.6% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 0.37% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.3% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 7.2% | 0.35% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
How has the MEGA and WeTransfer comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- WeTransfer was ahead of MEGA in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MEGA’s share of searches among file sharing services worldwide moved from 0.02% to 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WeTransfer’s share of searches among file sharing services worldwide moved from 22.8% to 19.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 16.6M to 13.6M.
How did search popularity change for file sharing services worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, OneDrive overtook WeTransfer to rank 2nd among file sharing services worldwide, with 19.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, WeTransfer lost share of searches among file sharing services worldwide, from 20.2% to 19.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for MEGA worldwide rose 83.5% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MEGA’s and WeTransfer’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.
MEGA
1 branded search term
- mega cloud storage
WeTransfer
1 branded search term
- wetransfer
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