How popular isSezzle in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 135K branded searches for Sezzle in United States which held steady over the last 12 months. Sezzle holds 5.7% estimated Share of Search among United States buy now pay later services and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity.
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Which buy now pay later services compete with Sezzle?
Share of Search by month for Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, Sezzle. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Affirm | Klarna | Afterpay | Sezzle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.8% | 28.9% | 23.6% | 4.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.3% | 28.6% | 23.4% | 5.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 38% | 31.2% | 25.7% | 5.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.7% | 30.2% | 20.2% | 4.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.8% | 30.1% | 20.2% | 4.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.8% | 26.4% | 21.5% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.4% | 28.5% | 23.3% | 5.7% |
| May 2026 | 47.3% | 26.1% | 21.3% | 5.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.4% | 28.5% | 23.3% | 5.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.4% | 28.5% | 23.3% | 5.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.3% | 26.1% | 21.3% | 5.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.4% | 28.5% | 23.3% | 5.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.4% | 1M | -18% | -4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.5% | 673K | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 23.3% | 550K | 0% | +2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.7% | 135K | 0% | +0.5 points |
1.
Affirm42.4%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.
2.
Klarna28.5%
Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
3.
Afterpay23.3%
Held 3rd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
4.
Sezzle5.7%
Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
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How has branded search demand for Sezzle changed in United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sezzle in United States held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sezzle’s estimated Share of Search among buy now pay later services in United States increased from 4.7% to 5.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sezzle’s estimated Share of Search among buy now pay later services in United States peaked at 5.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4.3% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States buy now pay later services in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Klarna gained estimated Share of Search among buy now pay later services in United States, from 26.1% to 28.5%.

In September 2026, Afterpay gained estimated Share of Search among buy now pay later services in United States, from 21.3% to 23.3%.

In September 2026, Affirm lost estimated Share of Search among buy now pay later services in United States, from 47.3% to 42.4%.
How is Sezzle measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sezzle’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
- sezzle
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