How popular isLibsyn Ads?
In September 2026, people searched for Libsyn Ads by name about 720 times worldwide, a 125% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.45% of all global podcast advertising platform searches, placing Libsyn Ads seventh out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about podcast advertising platforms, Libsyn Ads appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
Libsyn Ads is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
RedCircleShare of searches 57.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PodbeanShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
AcastShare of searches 16.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- Spotify Ads ManagerShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
- Libsyn AdsShare of searches 0.45%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top podcast advertising platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Libsyn Ads was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Libsyn Ads is the third most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Acast1st- Spotify Ads Manager2nd
- Libsyn Ads3rd
Gumball4th
Spotify Ad Studio5th
Podbean6th
Megaphone7th
RedCircle–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Acast5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Spotify Ads Manager4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Spotify Ad Studio4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Libsyn Ads4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Podbean2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gumball2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Megaphone1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
RedCircle0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about podcast advertising platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which podcast advertising platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best podcast advertising platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best podcast advertising platform for buying or selling ads?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“podcast ad network”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“buy podcast ads”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which podcast advertising platforms compete with Libsyn Ads?
Share of searches by month for RedCircle, Podbean, Acast, Spotify Ads Manager, Libsyn Ads. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RedCircle | Podbean | Acast | Spotify Ads Manager | Spotify Ad Studio | Megaphone | Libsyn Ads | Gumball |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.1% | 24.5% | 16.1% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.56% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.1% | 27.5% | 18.1% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.56% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.6% | 24.7% | 16.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.54% | 0.16% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.3% | 22% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.58% | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.8% | 22% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.4% | 24.2% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.52% | 0.15% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.2% | 22% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.54% | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 58.5% | 21.8% | 14.3% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 56% | 20.4% | 16.6% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.54% | 0.2% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 57% | 20.9% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.47% | 0.16% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.3% | 20.6% | 16.7% | 5% | 0.8% | 0.55% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.2% | 20.8% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 0.62% | 0.56% | 0.45% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.2% | 91.5K | -0.03% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.8% | 33.3K | -0.54% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.9% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.4% | 5.4K | -33.3% | -1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.62% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.56% | 900 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.45% | 720 | +242.9% | +0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.03% | 50 | -28.6% | 0 points |
57.2%
Held 1st. 91.5K estimated branded searches, -0.03% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
2.
Podbean20.8%
Held 2nd. 33.3K estimated branded searches, -0.54% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Acast16.9%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.4%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
0.62%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.56%
Held 6th. 900 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.45%
Held 7th. 720 estimated branded searches, +242.9% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
Gumball0.03%
Held 8th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Libsyn Ads and its closest rivals
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9 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Libsyn Ads changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Libsyn Ads worldwide rose from 320 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Libsyn Ads’ share of searches among podcast advertising platforms worldwide held steady, from 0.16% to 0.45%.
How did search popularity change for podcast advertising platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, RedCircle gained share of searches among podcast advertising platforms worldwide, from 56.3% to 57.2%.
In September 2026, Spotify Ads Manager lost share of searches among podcast advertising platforms worldwide, from 5% to 3.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Libsyn Ads worldwide rose 125% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 720 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Spotify Ad Studio worldwide fell 65.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gumball worldwide fell 54.5% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 50 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Podbean worldwide fell 33.9% over 12 measured months, from 50.4K to 33.3K in September 2026.
How are Libsyn Ads’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Libsyn Ads’ 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.
- libsyn ads
Who owns Libsyn Ads?
Libsyn Ads is owned by Libsyn. Brandwave also tracks Libsyn, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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Where does Libsyn Ads compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podcast advertising platforms | 7th of 8 | 0.45% | Shown above |
| Podcast sponsorship marketplaces | 1st of 4 | 57.6% | Show ranking |

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