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How popular isPodcast Addict?

In September 2026, people searched for Podcast Addict by name about 9,900 times worldwide, a 33.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.01% of all global podcast app searches, placing Podcast Addict sixth out of seven apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about podcast apps, Podcast Addict appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Podcast Addict is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SpotifyShare of searches 99.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  2. Apple PodcastsShare of searches 0.29%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. OvercastShare of searches 0.07%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. Pocket CastsShare of searches 0.03%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. Podcast AddictShare of searches 0.01%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top podcast apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Podcast Addict was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Podcast Addict is the fifth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Pocket Casts1st
  2. Apple Podcasts2nd
  3. Overcast3rd
  4. AntennaPod4th
  5. Podcast Addict5th
  6. Spotify6th
  7. Castbox–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Apple Podcasts5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Pocket Casts5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Overcast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • AntennaPod4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Spotify3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Podcast Addict2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Castbox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 19, 2026.

Which podcast apps compete with Podcast Addict?

Podcast Addict against podcast apps worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Spotify, Podcast Addict. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSpotifyApple PodcastsOvercastPocket CastsCastboxPodcast AddictAntennaPod
Oct 202599.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.02%
Nov 202599.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Dec 202599.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Jan 202699.4%0.36%0.09%0.05%0.02%0.02%0.01%
Feb 202699.5%0.36%0.07%0.05%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Mar 202699.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.02%0.02%0.01%
Apr 202699.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.02%0.02%0.01%
May 202699.6%0.29%0.07%0.03%0.02%0.01%0.01%
Jun 202699.6%0.29%0.07%0.03%0.02%0.01%<0.01%
Jul 202699.5%0.3%0.09%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Aug 202699.4%0.36%0.09%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Sep 202699.6%0.29%0.07%0.03%0.02%0.01%0.01%

  1. 1.Spotify

    99.6%

    Held 1st. 68M estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  2. 2.Apple Podcasts

    0.29%

    Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  3. 3.Overcast

    0.07%

    Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Pocket Casts

    0.03%

    Held 4th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Castbox

    0.02%

    Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Podcast Addict

    0.01%

    Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.AntennaPod

    0.01%

    Held 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Podcast Addict and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for Podcast Addict changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Podcast Addict worldwide fell from 14.8K to 9.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Podcast Addict’s share of searches among podcast apps worldwide held steady, from 0.02% to 0.01%.

How did search popularity change for podcast apps worldwide in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Castbox worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 14.8K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Podcast Addict worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for AntennaPod worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 8.1K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Pocket Casts worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.

How are Podcast Addict’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Podcast Addict’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.

  • podcast addict

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