How popular isOvercast in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 49.5K branded searches for Overcast worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Overcast holds 0.09% estimated Share of Search among podcast apps worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Spotify99.5%
Apple Podcasts0.36%
Overcast0.09%
Pocket Casts0.04%
Castbox0.03%
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Which podcast apps compete with Overcast?
Share of Search by month for Spotify, Overcast. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Pocket Casts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 99.6% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 99.6% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 99.6% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 99.5% | 0.36% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 99.5% | 0.36% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 99.6% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 99.6% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 99.6% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 99.6% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 99.5% | 0.3% | 0.09% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 99.5% | 0.36% | 0.09% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 99.5% | 55.6M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 0.36% | 201K | +21.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.09% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.04% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.03% | 18.1K | +22.3% | 0 points |
1.
Spotify99.5%
Held 1st. 55.6M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.36%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Overcast0.09%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.04%
Held 4th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Castbox0.03%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Overcast and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Overcast changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Overcast worldwide held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Overcast’s estimated Share of Search among podcast apps worldwide held steady, from 0.07% to 0.09%.
How did search popularity change for podcast apps worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Castbox worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Spotify worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 68M to 55.6M in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pocket Casts worldwide fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.
How is Overcast measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Overcast’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
- overcast app
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