How popular isGarageBand in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 450K branded searches for GarageBand worldwide which is up 22.3% over the last 12 months. GarageBand holds 7.8% estimated Share of Search among digital audio workstations worldwide and is ranked 4th of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which digital audio workstations compete with GarageBand?
Share of Search by month for BandLab, FL Studio, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | BandLab | FL Studio | Ableton Live | GarageBand | Logic Pro | Pro Tools | Reaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.2% | 21.5% | 12.2% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.8% | 24.9% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.1% | 25.1% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.4% | 24.7% | 11.5% | 7.5% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.6% | 22.2% | 10.3% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.4% | 19.9% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.4% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 54.7% | 20% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.4% | 22.5% | 10.5% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 3% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.9% | 26.2% | 10% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.6% | 22.6% | 10.5% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.4% | 21.1% | 10.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.4% | 2.7M | +22.3% | -3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.1% | 1.2M | +22% | -1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.4% | 602K | +29.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.8% | 450K | +49.5% | +1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.4% | 368K | +83.1% | +1.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.2% | 301K | +173.6% | +2.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.8% | 105K | +0.05% | -0.6 points |
1.
BandLab47.4%
Held 1st. 2.7M estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
21.1%
Held 2nd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
10.4%
Held 3rd. 602K estimated branded searches, +29.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.8%
Held 4th. 450K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
6.4%
Held 5th. 368K estimated branded searches, +83.1% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
5.2%
Held 6th. 301K estimated branded searches, +173.6% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
7.
Reaper
1.8%
Held 7th. 105K estimated branded searches, +0.05% vs prior month. Share -0.6 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 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for GarageBand worldwide rose from 368K to 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GarageBand’s estimated Share of Search among digital audio workstations worldwide peaked at 8.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 6.4% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for digital audio workstations worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Pro Tools gained estimated Share of Search among digital audio workstations worldwide, from 2.5% to 5.2%.
In September 2026, Logic Pro gained estimated Share of Search among digital audio workstations worldwide, from 4.5% to 6.4%.
In September 2026, GarageBand gained estimated Share of Search among digital audio workstations worldwide, from 6.8% to 7.8%.
In September 2026, BandLab lost estimated Share of Search among digital audio workstations worldwide, from 50.6% to 47.4%.
In September 2026, FL Studio lost estimated Share of Search among digital audio workstations worldwide, from 22.6% to 21.1%.
In September 2026, Reaper lost estimated Share of Search among digital audio workstations worldwide, from 2.4% to 1.8%.
Where does GarageBand compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital audio workstations | 4th of 7 | 7.8% | Shown above |
| Music production software | 3rd of 6 | 13.9% | Show ranking |
| Audio editing software | 2nd of 5 | 20.3% | Show ranking |
| Podcast editing software | 2nd of 6 | 20.9% | Show ranking |
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 AirTag, Apple Maps, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch, Final Cut Pro, Find My, 
iCloud, Keynote, Logic Pro and Safari, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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