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 15.1% estimated Share of Search among podcast editing software worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Audacity61.2%
Descript17.5%
GarageBand15.1%Adobe Audition3.7%
Reaper2.5%
Hindenburg0.02%
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Which podcast editing software compete with GarageBand?
Share of Search by month for Audacity, Descript, GarageBand, Adobe Audition, Reaper. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Audacity | Descript | GarageBand | Adobe Audition | Reaper | Hindenburg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 2% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.8% | 16% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.9% | 16% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.8% | 18.1% | 17.1% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.2% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.3% | 18.3% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.5% | 18% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 59.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.4% | 17.2% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.6% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.2% | 17.5% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.2% | 1.2M | +22% | +3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.5% | 350K | -4.5% | -3.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.1% | 301K | +22.4% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.7% | 74K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.02% | 350 | +16.7% | 0 points |
1.
61.2%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
2.
Descript17.5%
Held 2nd. 350K estimated branded searches, -4.5% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
15.1%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
3.7%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
2.5%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.02%
Held 6th. 350 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share 0 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 podcast editing software worldwide peaked at 17.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 14.2% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for podcast editing software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Audacity gained estimated Share of Search among podcast editing software worldwide, from 57.6% to 61.2%.
In August 2026, GarageBand gained estimated Share of Search among podcast editing software worldwide, from 14.2% to 15.1%.
In August 2026, Descript lost estimated Share of Search among podcast editing software worldwide, from 21.1% to 17.5%.
In August 2026, Adobe Audition lost estimated Share of Search among podcast editing software worldwide, from 4.3% to 3.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hindenburg worldwide fell 25.5% over 11 measured months, from 470 to 350 in August 2026.
Where does GarageBand compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podcast editing software | 3rd of 6 | 15.1% | Shown above |
| Audio editing software | 2nd of 5 | 16.3% | 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 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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