How popular isKo-fi in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 2K branded searches for Ko-fi in New Zealand which is up 17.3% over the last 11 months. Ko-fi holds 10.7% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand creator membership and tipping platforms and is ranked 2nd of 3 competitors for search popularity.
Patreon85.1%
Ko-fi10.7%Buy Me a Coffee4.2%
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Which creator membership and tipping platforms compete with Ko-fi?
Share of Search by month for Patreon, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Patreon | Ko-fi | Buy Me a Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.3% | 9.5% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.6% | 10.7% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.4% | 10.9% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 88% | 9.2% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.1% | 11.2% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 86% | 10.7% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.5% | 10.8% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 84% | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 88% | 9.2% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.2% | 10.9% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.1% | 10.7% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 85.1% | 15.7K | +0.51% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.7% | 2K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.2% | 770 | +45.3% | +1.3 points |
Compare search popularity between Ko-fi and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Ko-fi changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ko-fi in New Zealand rose from 1.7K to 2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ko-fi’s estimated Share of Search among creator membership and tipping platforms in New Zealand increased from 9.5% to 10.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ko-fi’s estimated Share of Search among creator membership and tipping platforms in New Zealand peaked at 13.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 9.2% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand creator membership and tipping platforms in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Buy Me a Coffee gained estimated Share of Search among creator membership and tipping platforms in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 4.2%.
In August 2026, Patreon lost estimated Share of Search among creator membership and tipping platforms in New Zealand, from 86.2% to 85.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ko-fi in New Zealand rose 17.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.7K to 2K in August 2026.
How is Ko-fi measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ko-fi’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.
8 branded search terms
- ko fi com
- ko fi membership
- ko fi near me
- ko fi tips
- kofi
- kofi membership
- kofi shop
- kofi tips
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