How popular isAdobe Audition in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 74K branded searches for Adobe Audition worldwide which is down 45.2% over the last 11 months. Adobe Audition holds 13.8% estimated Share of Search among podcast editing tools worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Descript65.3%
Auphonic20.5%Adobe Audition13.8%
Alitu0.3%
Hindenburg0.07%
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Which podcast editing tools compete with Adobe Audition?
Share of Search by month for Descript, Auphonic, Adobe Audition. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Descript | Auphonic | Adobe Audition | Alitu | Hindenburg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63% | 14.7% | 21.9% | 0.39% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.6% | 15.3% | 18.5% | 0.49% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.4% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.7% | 15.3% | 18.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.2% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 0.42% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.8% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.3% | 18.8% | 15.5% | 0.32% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 61.7% | 20.8% | 17.1% | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.8% | 20.8% | 14% | 0.36% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.3% | 19.9% | 13.4% | 0.29% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.3% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 0.3% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 65.3% | 350K | -4.5% | -1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.5% | 110K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.8% | 74K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.3% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.07% | 350 | +16.7% | 0 points |
1.
Descript65.3%
Held 1st. 350K estimated branded searches, -4.5% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.
Auphonic20.5%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
13.8%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
Alitu0.3%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.07%
Held 5th. 350 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Adobe Audition and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Adobe Audition
12 comparisons
- Adobe Audition vs Pro Tools
- Adobe Audition vs Audacity
- Adobe Audition vs Auphonic
- Adobe Audition vs Descript
- Adobe Audition vs GarageBand
- Adobe Audition vs Logic Pro
- Adobe Audition vs Reaper
- Adobe Audition vs Fairlight
- Adobe Audition vs Nuendo
- Adobe Audition vs Riverside
- Adobe Audition vs Alitu
- Adobe Audition vs Hindenburg
How has branded search demand for Adobe Audition changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Adobe Audition worldwide fell from 135K to 74K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Audition’s estimated Share of Search among podcast editing tools worldwide decreased from 21.9% to 13.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Audition’s estimated Share of Search among podcast editing tools worldwide peaked at 21.9% in October 2025 and was lowest at 13.4% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Audition fell from 2nd to 3rd among podcast editing tools worldwide.
How did search popularity change for podcast editing tools worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Auphonic gained estimated Share of Search among podcast editing tools worldwide, from 19.9% to 20.5%.

In August 2026, Descript lost estimated Share of Search among podcast editing tools worldwide, from 66.3% to 65.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Adobe Audition worldwide fell 45.2% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 74K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Alitu worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.6K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hindenburg worldwide fell 25.5% over 11 measured months, from 470 to 350 in August 2026.
Where does Adobe Audition compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podcast editing software | 4th of 6 | 3.7% | Show ranking |
| Audio editing software | 4th of 5 | 4% | Show ranking |
| Podcast production software | 3rd of 5 | 4.5% | Show ranking |
| Podcast editing tools | 3rd of 5 | 13.8% | Shown above |
| Audio post production software | 2nd of 5 | 26.8% | Show ranking |
How is Adobe Audition measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Audition’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
- adobe audition
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