How popular isEpidemic Sound in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 467K branded searches for Epidemic Sound worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Epidemic Sound holds 40.2% estimated Share of Search among music and sound libraries worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Artlist46.5%
Epidemic Sound40.2%
Motion Array11.6%
Soundstripe1.7%
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Which music and sound libraries compete with Epidemic Sound?
Share of Search by month for Artlist, Epidemic Sound, Motion Array. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Artlist | Epidemic Sound | Motion Array | Soundstripe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.9% | 29.7% | 15.7% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.2% | 30.2% | 15.9% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.2% | 30.2% | 15.9% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.2% | 34.7% | 14.9% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.4% | 31.6% | 13.6% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.3% | 34.5% | 14.8% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.2% | 35.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 49.5% | 36.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.7% | 39.6% | 14% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 46% | 40.4% | 11.7% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.5% | 40.2% | 11.6% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.5% | 540K | +2.1% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 40.2% | 467K | +0.45% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.6% | 135K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 20K | -4.5% | -0.1 points |
1.
Artlist46.5%
Held 1st. 540K estimated branded searches, +2.1% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
40.2%
Held 2nd. 467K estimated branded searches, +0.45% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.6%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.7%
Held 4th. 20K estimated branded searches, -4.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Epidemic Sound and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Epidemic Sound changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Epidemic Sound worldwide held steady at 467K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Epidemic Sound’s estimated Share of Search among music and sound libraries worldwide increased from 29.7% to 40.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Epidemic Sound’s estimated Share of Search among music and sound libraries worldwide peaked at 40.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 29.7% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for music and sound libraries worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Soundstripe worldwide fell 52.3% over 11 measured months, from 41.9K to 20K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Motion Array worldwide fell 45.1% over 11 measured months, from 246K to 135K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Artlist worldwide fell 33.7% over 11 measured months, from 815K to 540K in August 2026.
Where does Epidemic Sound compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music and sound libraries | 2nd of 4 | 40.2% | Shown above |
| Audio library platforms | 2nd of 5 | 42.6% | Show ranking |
| Royalty-free music libraries | 2nd of 5 | 42.9% | Show ranking |
How is Epidemic Sound measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Epidemic Sound’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
6 branded search terms
- epidemic sound
- epidemic sound app
- epidemic sound music
- epidemic sound music licensing
- epidemicsound
- epidemicsound com
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