How popular isCD Baby in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 135K branded searches for CD Baby worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. CD Baby holds 9.8% estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- DistroKid59.5%
- TuneCore21.8%
- CD Baby9.8%
- Ditto Music6.5%
- UnitedMasters2.4%
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Which music distribution platforms compete with CD Baby?
Share of Search by month for DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Ditto Music, UnitedMasters. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | DistroKid | TuneCore | CD Baby | Ditto Music | UnitedMasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51% | 27.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.8% | 28.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.1% | 25.5% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 56% | 25% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.1% | 25.5% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 56% | 25% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 56% | 25% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 56.5% | 25.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.2% | 21.7% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.2% | 21.7% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.5% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.5% | 823K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.8% | 301K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.8% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.5% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.5 points |
59.5%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.TuneCore
21.8%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.CD Baby
9.8%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.5%
Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.4%
Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
Compare search popularity between CD Baby and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for CD Baby changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CD Baby worldwide fell from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CD Baby’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide decreased from 12.5% to 9.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CD Baby’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide peaked at 12.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 9.3% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for music distribution platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, UnitedMasters lost estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide, from 2.9% to 2.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ditto Music worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 74K to 90.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for DistroKid worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 673K to 823K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TuneCore worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 368K to 301K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CD Baby worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026.
How is CD Baby measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CD Baby’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
- cd baby
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