Craigslist vs Nextdoor:Which is more popular in the United States?
In October 2026, Craigslist had more branded searches than Nextdoor among classified ad platforms in the United States. Craigslist had about 6.1 million branded searches, while Nextdoor had 1 million. Craigslist made up 14.6% of all classified ad platform searches we track, and Nextdoor accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about classified ad platforms, Craigslist and Nextdoor each appeared in three of the five answers. Craigslist was mentioned before Nextdoor in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Craigslist, about 6 searches for every 1 for Nextdoor
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Craigslist, named ahead of Nextdoor in 3 of 3 answers
Follow Craigslist vs Nextdoor and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top classified ad platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Craigslist and Nextdoor were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Craigslist was listed before Nextdoor in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Facebook Marketplace1st- Craigslist2nd
OfferUp3rd
eBay4th
Nextdoor5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Facebook Marketplace4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OfferUp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- eBay3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Craigslist3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nextdoor3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about classified ad platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which classified ad platform should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best classified ad platforms in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best classified ad platform in the US for second hand furniture nearby?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“local classifieds”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sell used stuff online”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Craigslist or Nextdoor more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Craigslist and Nextdoor by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five classified ad platforms we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Craigslist, Nextdoor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | eBay | Facebook Marketplace | Craigslist | Nextdoor | OfferUp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 62.2% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.2% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.2% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.4% | 21.1% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.6% | 21.8% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.8% | 21.8% | 14.7% | 2% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 59.8% | 21.8% | 14.7% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 55% | 24.5% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 55% | 24.5% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.7% | 25.3% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.9% | 25.3% | 14% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 59.5% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
How has branded search for Craigslist and Nextdoor changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Craigslist was ahead of Nextdoor in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Craigslist’s share of searches among classified ad platforms in the United States moved from 15.3% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.5M to 6.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Nextdoor’s share of searches among classified ad platforms in the United States moved from 2% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1M.
How did search popularity change for United States classified ad platforms in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Craigslist gained share of searches among classified ad platforms in the United States, from 14% to 14.6%.
How are Craigslist’s and Nextdoor’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Craigslist’s and Nextdoor’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Craigslist
1 branded search term
- craigslist
Nextdoor
1 branded search term
- nextdoor
Other head-to-heads among classified ad platforms
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.