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How popular isFacebook Marketplace in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 11.1M branded searches for Facebook Marketplace in United States which is up 21.4% over the last 12 months. Facebook Marketplace holds 62% estimated Share of Search among United States classified ad platforms and is ranked 1st of 3 competitors for search popularity.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Facebook Marketplace62%
  2. Craigslist34.2%
  3. OfferUp3.8%

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Which classified ad platforms compete with Facebook Marketplace?

Facebook Marketplace against classified ad platforms in United States, by month

Share of Search by month for Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthFacebook MarketplaceCraigslistOfferUp
Oct 202552.4%42.9%4.7%
Nov 202552.4%42.9%4.7%
Dec 202552.4%42.9%4.7%
Jan 202652.4%42.9%4.7%
Feb 202652.4%42.9%4.7%
Mar 202657.2%38.6%4.2%
Apr 202657.2%38.6%4.2%
May 202657.2%38.6%4.2%
Jun 202657.2%38.6%4.2%
Jul 202657.2%38.6%4.2%
Aug 202661.5%33.9%4.6%
Sep 202662%34.2%3.8%
  1. Held 1st. 11.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  2. 2.Craigslist

    34.2%

    Held 2nd. 6.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  3. 3.OfferUp

    3.8%

    Held 3rd. 673K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

Compare search popularity between Facebook Marketplace and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Facebook Marketplace

How has branded search demand for Facebook Marketplace changed in United States over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Facebook Marketplace in United States rose from 9.1M to 11.1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Facebook Marketplace’s estimated Share of Search among classified ad platforms in United States increased from 52.4% to 62%.

How did search popularity change for United States classified ad platforms in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Facebook Marketplace gained estimated Share of Search among classified ad platforms in United States, from 61.5% to 62%.

  2. In September 2026, OfferUp lost estimated Share of Search among classified ad platforms in United States, from 4.6% to 3.8%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Craigslist in United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 7.5M to 6.1M in September 2026.

How is Facebook Marketplace measured?

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

1 branded search term

  • facebook marketplace

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