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How popular isAwin?

In September 2026, people searched for Awin by name about 160 times in New Zealand, a 14.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 20.5% of all New Zealand affiliate network searches, placing Awin second out of seven networks. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about affiliate networks, Awin appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Awin is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Amazon AssociatesShare of searches 47.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. AwinShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. Commission FactoryShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. PartnerStackShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. PartnerizeShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top affiliate networks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Awin was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Awin is the most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Awin1st
  2. Commission Factory2nd
  3. impact.com3rd
  4. PartnerStack4th
  5. Amazon Associates5th
  6. Rakuten Advertising6th
  7. Partnerize–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • impact.com5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Awin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PartnerStack4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Amazon Associates3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Commission Factory3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Rakuten Advertising1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Partnerize0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Which affiliate networks compete with Awin?

Awin against affiliate networks in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Amazon Associates, Awin, Commission Factory, PartnerStack, Partnerize, impact.com, Rakuten Advertising. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthAmazon AssociatesAwinCommission FactoryPartnerStackPartnerizeimpact.comRakuten Advertising
Oct 202561.7%14.9%9.6%7.4%2.1%2.1%2.1%
Nov 202565.7%13.1%7.1%7.1%2%3%2%
Dec 202566.7%10.3%8%8%2.3%2.3%2.3%
Jan 202668.5%11.2%8.4%4.9%2.8%2.1%2.1%
Feb 202665.6%13.9%5.7%7.4%4.1%1.6%1.6%
Mar 202665.5%9.7%8.8%9.7%1.8%1.8%2.7%
Apr 202670.2%6.1%7.9%7.9%3.5%2.6%1.8%
May 202660.4%13.5%8.3%7.3%4.2%3.1%3.1%
Jun 202666.7%12.2%8.9%5.6%2.2%2.2%2.2%
Jul 202665.2%10.9%7.6%7.6%3.3%3.3%2.2%
Aug 202659.6%13.8%10.6%7.4%4.3%1.1%3.2%
Sep 202647.4%20.5%12.8%9%5.1%2.6%2.6%

  1. 1.Amazon Associates

    47.4%

    Held 1st. 370 estimated branded searches, -33.9% vs prior month. Share -12.1 points.

  2. 2.Awin

    20.5%

    Held 2nd. 160 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +6.7 points.

  3. 3.Commission Factory

    12.8%

    Held 3rd. 100 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.

  4. 4.PartnerStack

    9%

    Held 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

  5. 5.Partnerize

    5.1%

    Held 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  6. 6.impact.com

    2.6%

    Moved from 7th to 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

  7. 7.Rakuten Advertising

    2.6%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

Compare popularity between Awin and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Awin

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How has branded search demand for Awin changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Awin in New Zealand rose from 140 to 160.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Awin’s share of searches among affiliate networks in New Zealand increased from 14.9% to 20.5%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Awin’s share of searches among affiliate networks in New Zealand peaked at 20.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 6.1% in April 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand affiliate networks in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, impact.com overtook Rakuten Advertising to rank 6th among affiliate networks in New Zealand, with 2.6% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Awin gained share of searches among affiliate networks in New Zealand, from 13.8% to 20.5%.

  3. In September 2026, Commission Factory gained share of searches among affiliate networks in New Zealand, from 10.6% to 12.8%.

  4. In September 2026, PartnerStack gained share of searches among affiliate networks in New Zealand, from 7.4% to 9%.

  5. In September 2026, Partnerize gained share of searches among affiliate networks in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 5.1%.

  6. In September 2026, Amazon Associates lost share of searches among affiliate networks in New Zealand, from 59.6% to 47.4%.

How are Awin’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Awin’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • awin
  • awin affiliate
  • awin affiliate program
  • awin partners

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Awin compete?

Awin is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Creator commerce platforms6th of 90.52%Show ranking
Affiliate networks2nd of 720.5%Shown above
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