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title: "Affiliate networks in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the affiliate and partner marketing networks New Zealand brands run programmes on. Share of Search among Awin, Commission Factory, Partnerize, Rakuten Advertising and impact.com, the affiliate networks Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-affiliate-networks"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Affiliate networks in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the affiliate and partner marketing networks New Zealand brands run programmes on. Share of Search among Awin, Commission Factory, Partnerize, Rakuten Advertising and impact.com, the affiliate networks Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Affiliate networks
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Awin, 36.1%

## Which brand is most popular in search among affiliate networks in New Zealand?

- Awin and Commission Factory share the highest estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand, at 36.1% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Awin’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand decreased from 42.4% to 36.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Commission Factory’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand increased from 33.3% to 36.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Partnerize’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand increased from 6.1% to 11.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rakuten Advertising’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand increased from 9.1% to 11.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, impact.com’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand decreased from 9.1% to 5.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Awin’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand peaked at 50% in February 2026 and was lowest at 25.8% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Commission Factory’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand peaked at 38.7% in April 2026 and was lowest at 22.2% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Partnerize’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand peaked at 13.9% in February 2026 and was lowest at 6.1% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rakuten Advertising’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand peaked at 12.5% in March 2026 and was lowest at 6.7% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, impact.com’s estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand peaked at 13.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 5.6% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Partnerize rose from 5th to 3rd among affiliate networks in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, impact.com fell from 3rd to 5th among affiliate networks in New Zealand.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Awin vs Commission Factory: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/awin-vs-commission-factory): 36.1% Share of Search each.
- [Awin vs Partnerize: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/awin-vs-partnerize): 36.1% against 11.1% Share of Search.
- [Awin vs Rakuten Advertising: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/awin-vs-rakuten-advertising): 36.1% against 11.1% Share of Search.
- [Awin vs impact.com: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/awin-vs-impact-com): 36.1% against 5.6% Share of Search.
- [Commission Factory vs Partnerize: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/commission-factory-vs-partnerize): 36.1% against 11.1% Share of Search.
- [Commission Factory vs Rakuten Advertising: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/commission-factory-vs-rakuten-advertising): 36.1% against 11.1% Share of Search.
- [Commission Factory vs impact.com: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/commission-factory-vs-impact-com): 36.1% against 5.6% Share of Search.
- [Partnerize vs Rakuten Advertising: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/partnerize-vs-rakuten-advertising): 11.1% Share of Search each.
- [Partnerize vs impact.com: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/impact-com-vs-partnerize): 11.1% against 5.6% Share of Search.
- [Rakuten Advertising vs impact.com: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/impact-com-vs-rakuten-advertising): 11.1% against 5.6% Share of Search.

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

- In August 2026, Awin overtook Commission Factory to take the highest estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand, at 36.1%.
- In August 2026, Partnerize overtook impact.com to rank 3rd among affiliate networks in New Zealand, at 11.1%.
- In August 2026, Rakuten Advertising overtook impact.com to rank 4th among affiliate networks in New Zealand, at 11.1%.
- In August 2026, impact.com lost estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand, from 13.3% to 5.6%.
- In August 2026, Commission Factory lost estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand, from 36.7% to 36.1%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Awin | 36.1% | 130 | +30.0% | Awin |
| 2 | Commission Factory | 36.1% | 130 | +18.2% | Commission Factory |
| 3 | Partnerize | 11.1% | 40 | +33.3% | Partnerize |
| 4 | Rakuten Advertising | 11.1% | 40 | +100.0% | Rakuten Advertising |
| 5 | impact.com | 5.6% | 20 | -50.0% | impact.com |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Awin | 140 | 42.4% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Commission Factory | 110 | 33.3% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | impact.com | 30 | 9.1% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Rakuten Advertising | 30 | 9.1% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Partnerize | 20 | 6.1% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Awin | 130 | 39.4% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Commission Factory | 110 | 33.3% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | impact.com | 40 | 12.1% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Rakuten Advertising | 30 | 9.1% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Partnerize | 20 | 6.1% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Awin | 90 | 39.1% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Commission Factory | 80 | 34.8% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | impact.com | 20 | 8.7% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Partnerize | 20 | 8.7% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Rakuten Advertising | 20 | 8.7% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Awin | 170 | 38.6% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Commission Factory | 150 | 34.1% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | impact.com | 40 | 9.1% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Partnerize | 40 | 9.1% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | 40 | 9.1% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Awin | 180 | 50% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Commission Factory | 80 | 22.2% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Partnerize | 50 | 13.9% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | 30 | 8.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | impact.com | 20 | 5.6% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Commission Factory | 120 | 37.5% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Awin | 110 | 34.4% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | 40 | 12.5% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | impact.com | 30 | 9.4% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Partnerize | 20 | 6.3% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Commission Factory | 120 | 38.7% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Awin | 80 | 25.8% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | impact.com | 40 | 12.9% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Partnerize | 40 | 12.9% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | 30 | 9.7% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Awin | 130 | 38.2% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Commission Factory | 90 | 26.5% | 2 |
| May 2026 | impact.com | 40 | 11.8% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Partnerize | 40 | 11.8% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | 40 | 11.8% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Awin | 120 | 37.5% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Commission Factory | 120 | 37.5% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | impact.com | 30 | 9.4% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | 30 | 9.4% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Partnerize | 20 | 6.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Commission Factory | 110 | 36.7% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Awin | 100 | 33.3% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | impact.com | 40 | 13.3% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Partnerize | 30 | 10% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | 20 | 6.7% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Awin | 130 | 36.1% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Commission Factory | 130 | 36.1% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Partnerize | 40 | 11.1% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | 40 | 11.1% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | impact.com | 20 | 5.6% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Awin | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Commission Factory | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | impact.com | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Partnerize | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Rakuten Advertising | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Awin**: Measured on the search terms “awin”, “awin affiliate”, “awin affiliate program”, “awin com”, “awin near me” and “awin partners”, summed into one figure.
- **Commission Factory**: Measured on the search terms “commission factory”, “commission factory affiliate”, “commission factory affiliate program”, “commission factory nz”, “commissionfactory” and “commissionfactory com”, summed into one figure.
- **impact.com**: Measured on the search terms “impact com”, “impact com affiliate”, “impact com affiliate program”, “impact radius” and “impactcom”, summed into one figure.
- **Partnerize**: Measured on the search terms “partnerize”, “partnerize affiliate” and “partnerize affiliate program”, summed into one figure.
- **Rakuten Advertising**: Measured on the search terms “rakuten advertising”, “rakuten advertising affiliate”, “rakuten advertising affiliate program” and “rakuten affiliate”, summed into one figure.

- [Awin](/demand/nz/brands/awin)
- [Commission Factory](/demand/nz/brands/commission-factory)
- [impact.com](/demand/nz/brands/impact-com)
- [Partnerize](/demand/nz/brands/partnerize)
- [Rakuten Advertising](/demand/nz/brands/rakuten-advertising)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among affiliate networks in New Zealand?

Awin and Commission Factory share the highest estimated Share of Search among affiliate networks in New Zealand, at 36.1% in August 2026.

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