Yandex was the leading search engine in Russia in the second quarter of 2025, having accounted for roughly ********** of total user visits over that period. The second-most visited search engine in the country was Google, whose share of visits decreased slightly from the previous quarter. Yandex search usage in Russia Despite the global dominance of Google as a primary search engine, Russian consumers give their preference to homegrown Yandex and Mail.ru. Furthermore, Yandex is the most popular search engine for news reading, as well as the most-visited online resource in the country, with a reach of over ** percent. Besides the search engine, Yandex offers a wide range of online services, such as food delivery, maps, and a voice assistant. Mail.ru and Rambler search engines The third-most visited search engine, Mail.ru, belonged to the VK Group, one of the most expensive internet companies operating in Russia, whose value was measured at *** million U.S. dollars in 2025. Rambler, launched in 1996, saw a decline in usage compared to the 2000s. It was a part of the Rambler Group, which consisted of several media organizations, including the online video service Okko and news services Lenta.ru and Rambler News Service. The corporation Sber acquired the group in 2020.

As of March 2025, Google represented 79.1 percent of the global online search engine market on desktop devices. Despite being much ahead of its competitors, this represents the lowest share ever recorded by the search engine in these devices for over two decades. Meanwhile, its long-time competitor Bing accounted for 12.21 percent, as tools like Yahoo and Yandex held shares of over 2.9 percent each. Google and the global search market Ever since the introduction of Google Search in 1997, the company has dominated the search engine market, while the shares of all other tools has been rather lopsided. The majority of Google revenues are generated through advertising. Its parent corporation, Alphabet, was one of the biggest internet companies worldwide as of 2024, with a market capitalization of 2.02 trillion U.S. dollars. The company has also expanded its services to mail, productivity tools, enterprise products, mobile devices, and other ventures. As a result, Google earned one of the highest tech company revenues in 2024 with roughly 348.16 billion U.S. dollars. Search engine usage in different countries Google is the most frequently used search engine worldwide. But in some countries, its alternatives are leading or competing with it to some extent. As of the last quarter of 2023, more than 63 percent of internet users in Russia used Yandex, whereas Google users represented little over 33 percent. Meanwhile, Baidu was the most used search engine in China, despite a strong decrease in the percentage of internet users in the country accessing it. In other countries, like Japan and Mexico, people tend to use Yahoo along with Google. By the end of 2024, nearly half of the respondents in Japan said that they had used Yahoo in the past four weeks. In the same year, over 21 percent of users in Mexico said they used Yahoo.

Zen (former Yandex) was the most popular search engine for news reading in Russia in 2023, according to almost a fifth of survey respondents. Further ** percent of Russians obtained media reports from Google News or were redirected to its links.

As of March 2025, Google continued to dominate the global search engine industry by far, with an 89.62 percent market share. However, this stronghold may be showing signs of erosion, with its share across all devices dipping to its lowest point in over two decades. Bing, Google's closest competitor, currently holds a market share of 4.01 percent across, while Russia-based Yandex hikes to the third place with a share of around 2.51 percent. Competitive landscape and regional variations While Google's overall dominance persists, other search engines carve out niches in various markets and platforms. Bing holds a 12.21 percent market share across desktop devices worldwide, as Yandex and Baidu have found success inside and outside of their home markets. Yandex is used by over 63 percent of Russian internet users, but Baidu has seen its market share significantly in China As regional variations highlight the importance of local players in challenging Google's global supremacy, the company is likely to face more challenges with the AI-powered online search trend and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Search behavior and antitrust concerns Despite facing more competition, Google remains deeply ingrained in users' online habits. In 2024, "Google" itself was the most popular search query on its own platform, followed by "YouTube" - another Google-owned property. This self-reinforcing ecosystem has drawn scrutiny from regulators, with the European Commission imposing millionaire antitrust fines on the company. As its influence extends beyond search into various online services, the company's market position continues to be a subject of debate among industry watchdogs and authorities worldwide.

Yandex was the most-visited online resource in Russia in October 2024, reaching ** percent of internet users in that month. Google followed with a slightly lower monthly reach. Social media platforms and messengers like WhatsApp, YouTube, VK, and Telegram also made it to the top 10.

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Among the ** most popular websites in Russia, Google.com had the highest average monthly traffic, at over five billion visits in November 2024. It was followed by the Russian search engine Yandex.ru, with around *** billion visits in the same period.

Nearly a third of Russians used search engines to obtain news reports on the internet in January 2023. Further 23 percent of survey respondents named messengers as their main online news source.

As of January 2025, the Russian search engine Yandex had a global market share of **** percent. Despite registering some of its highest worldwide reach and an increasing uptake, this is not a significant share compared to the dominance of Google. However, in Russia itself, Yandex has a much greater share of the search engine market.

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Digital Marketing Software (DMS) Market Size 2025-2029

The digital marketing software (dms) market size is valued to increase USD 133.59 billion, at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2024 to 2029. New data sources, regulatory innovations boosting market growth will drive the digital marketing software (dms) market.

Major Market Trends & Insights

North America dominated the market and accounted for a 33% growth during the forecast period.
By End-user - Large enterprises segment was valued at USD 30 billion in 2023
By Service - Professional services segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023

Market Size & Forecast

Market Opportunities: USD 353.12 million
Market Future Opportunities: USD 133588.20 million
CAGR : 18.4%
North America: Largest market in 2023

Market Summary

The market is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, driven by advancements in core technologies and applications. With the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, DMS solutions are becoming more sophisticated, enabling businesses to gain deeper insights into customer behavior and preferences. According to recent studies, the global DMS market is expected to witness significant growth, with a notable increase in demand for marketing automation and social media marketing tools. For instance, marketing automation is projected to account for over 50% of the total DMS market share by 2025. However, the market also faces challenges such as data privacy and security concerns, which require continuous innovation and regulatory compliance.
New data sources and regulatory innovations, such as the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are driving the growth of the DMS market. Furthermore, the widespread use of social media and e-commerce platforms is creating new opportunities for businesses to engage with customers and expand their reach.

What will be the Size of the Digital Marketing Software (DMS) Market during the forecast period?

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How is the Digitaling Software (DMS) Market Segmented and what are the key trends of market segmentation?

The digitaling software (dms) industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

End-user

  Large enterprises
  Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)


Service

  Professional services
  Managed services


Revenue Stream

  Subscription-based
  License-based
  Pay-per-use
  Freemium


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    France
    Germany
    Italy
    Russia
    UK


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan


  Rest of World (ROW)

By End-user Insights

The large enterprises segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market is a dynamic and continually evolving landscape, with businesses increasingly relying on advanced tools to optimize their marketing efforts across various channels. According to recent data, the market for DMS has experienced significant growth, with large enterprises accounting for the largest market share in 2024. This trend is driven by the increasing adoption of digital marketing tools such as customer relationship management (CRM), email marketing, and content management systems to effectively manage large volumes of consumer information. Moreover, the future outlook for the DMS market is promising, with expectations of continued growth. For instance, semantic campaign management, backlink analysis tools, and keyword research tools are gaining popularity among businesses, driving a 21.3% increase in market demand.

Additionally, social media scheduling, sales pipeline management, and paid advertising platforms are expected to contribute to a 19.8% growth in the industry. Marketing performance metrics, SEO optimization tools, and marketing automation platforms are also key components of DMS, enabling businesses to measure ROI, optimize conversion rates, and analyze customer behavior. Furthermore, the integration of CRM systems, website traffic monitoring, landing page builders, and lead generation strategies ensures a seamless marketing experience for businesses and their customers. In the realm of social media, social listening tools and content calendar management provide valuable insights into customer sentiment and enable businesses to tailor their marketing efforts accordingly.

Search engine algorithms, customer segmentation tools, data analytics dashboards, and personalized marketing tools offer advanced capabilities for targeted campaigns and improved customer engagement. Competitor analysis tools, customer journey mapping, and workflow automation features further enhance the value propo

In January 2023, 61 percent of survey respondents in Russia stated that they used the internet as a news source over the past month. Four years ago, that share was measured at 13 percent lower. The most popular online news channels in the country were search engines.

In January 2025, the search engine Bing had a market share of **** percent. Bing, Microsoft's search engine, holds a far smaller share of the search engine market compared to Google. In some markets, like Russia and China, Bing is less popular as there are local search engines; Yandex and Baidu, for example.

As of February 2025, English was the most popular language for web content, with over 49.4 percent of websites using it. Spanish ranked second, with six percent of web content, while the content in the German language followed, with 5.6 percent. English as the leading online language United States and India, the countries with the most internet users after China, are also the world's biggest English-speaking markets. The internet user base in both countries combined, as of January 2023, was over a billion individuals. This has led to most of the online information being created in English. Consequently, even those who are not native speakers may use it for convenience. Global internet usage by regions As of October 2024, the number of internet users worldwide was 5.52 billion. In the same period, Northern Europe and North America were leading in terms of internet penetration rates worldwide, with around 97 percent of its populations accessing the internet.

VKontakte, also known as vk.com, has recently enjoyed a sustained period of growth. From December 2016 to December 2022, the company gained nearly 27.7 million active mobile users, amounting to 84.7 million mobile active users in the latest period observed. VKontakte: young, metropolitan users Known as the Russian version of Facebook, VKontakte’s users base consists mostly of millennials, with over two thirds of users under the age of 34. When broken down by regions, Saint Petersburg was leading, with half of the population actively using the platform. Roughly 20 percent of the total population was actively using Vkontakte countrywide in 2019. Yandex: the other Russian internet giant VKontakte forms a major part of the Russian internet landscape, along with search giant Yandex. Yandex’s primary point of contact with customers is their search-engine. Like Google, Yandex’s services go well beyond search. Based in the Netherlands and with offices around the world, Yandex offers services primarily to the Russian language market covering ecommerce, navigation, advertising, mobile development as well as a taxi/ride-sharing service and a car sharing service. Advertising is the company’s primary source of revenue. In 2021 the company had an annual net income of 14.6 billion Russian rubles, with earnings before income taxes amounting to 7.22 billion Russian rubles.