Newswire vs PRWeb:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PRWeb had more branded searches than Newswire among press release distribution platforms worldwide. PRWeb had about 1,900 branded searches, while Newswire had 120. PRWeb made up 1.6% of all press release distribution platform searches we track, and Newswire accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about press release distribution platforms, Newswire appeared in all five answers and PRWeb in two. Newswire was mentioned before PRWeb in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
PRWeb, about 16 searches for every 1 for Newswire
Who does AI mention more?
Newswire, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Newswire, named ahead of PRWeb in every answer
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Top press release distribution platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Newswire 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. Newswire was listed before PRWeb in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
PR Newswire1st- Newswire2nd
EIN Presswire3rd- eReleases4th
Business Wire5th
Cision6th- Press Ranger7th
GlobeNewswire8th- PRWeb9th
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
See every answer about press release distribution platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which press release distribution platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best press release distribution platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best press release distribution platform for company announcements?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“press release distribution”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“press release service”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Newswire or PRWeb more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Newswire 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.
Share of searches by month for PRWeb, Newswire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| 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 Newswire and PRWeb comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PRWeb was ahead of Newswire in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Newswire’s share of searches among press release distribution platforms worldwide moved from 0.11% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 120.
- 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
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Newswire’s 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.
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