How popular isGarageBand in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 301K branded searches for GarageBand worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. GarageBand holds 16.3% estimated Share of Search among audio editing software worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Audacity66.1%
GarageBand16.3%- Logic Pro10.9%
Adobe Audition4%
Reaper2.7%
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Which audio editing software compete with GarageBand?
Share of Search by month for Audacity, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Adobe Audition, Reaper. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Audacity | GarageBand | Logic Pro | Adobe Audition | Reaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.6% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 6% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 67% | 16.4% | 9% | 4.9% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.9% | 19% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.9% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.9% | 19% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.9% | 19% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.1% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| May 2026 | 62.9% | 19% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.1% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 4% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.2% | 16% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.1% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 4% | 2.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 66.1% | 1.2M | +22% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.3% | 301K | +22.4% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.9% | 201K | +21.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4% | 74K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.7% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.5 points |
1.
66.1%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
16.3%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
10.9%
Held 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.
2.7%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
Compare search popularity between GarageBand and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for GarageBand changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for GarageBand worldwide fell from 368K to 301K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GarageBand’s estimated Share of Search among audio editing software worldwide peaked at 19.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 16% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for audio editing software worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Audacity gained estimated Share of Search among audio editing software worldwide, from 65.2% to 66.1%.
In August 2026, Adobe Audition lost estimated Share of Search among audio editing software worldwide, from 4.8% to 4%.
In August 2026, Reaper lost estimated Share of Search among audio editing software worldwide, from 3.2% to 2.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for GarageBand worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 368K to 301K in August 2026.
Where does GarageBand compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podcast editing software | 3rd of 6 | 15.1% | Show ranking |
| Audio editing software | 2nd of 5 | 16.3% | Shown above |
How is GarageBand measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GarageBand’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
- garageband
Who owns GarageBand?
GarageBand is owned by Apple. Brandwave also tracks Pixelmator, AirPods, Apple Maps, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple TV 4K, Apple Watch, Final Cut Pro, 
iCloud, Keynote and Logic Pro, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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