How popular isQobuz?
In September 2026, people searched for Qobuz by name about 301,000 times worldwide, a 45.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.28% of all global music streaming service searches, placing Qobuz sixth out of seven services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about music streaming services, Qobuz appeared in three of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Qobuz is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
SpotifyShare of searches 64.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
YouTube MusicShare of searches 28.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Apple MusicShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Amazon MusicShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
QobuzShare of searches 0.28%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top music streaming services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qobuz was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Qobuz is the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Spotify1st
- Apple Music2nd
- YouTube Music3rd
Tidal4th- Amazon Music5th
- Qobuz6th
Deezer7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Spotify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- YouTube Music5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Apple Music5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Tidal5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Amazon Music4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Deezer3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Qobuz3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about music streaming services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which music streaming service should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best music streaming services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best music streaming service for listening to music?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“music streaming services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stream music online”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which music streaming services compete with Qobuz?
Share of searches by month for Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Qobuz. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Spotify | YouTube Music | Apple Music | Amazon Music | Deezer | Qobuz | Tidal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.3% | 28.3% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.1% | 28.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.42% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.1% | 28.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.52% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.1% | 28.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.52% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.3% | 28.3% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.7% | 28.5% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.2% | 28.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.35% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 64.3% | 28.8% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.35% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 65% | 29.1% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.29% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 33.2% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.33% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.1% | 32.9% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.33% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.2% | 28.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.28% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.2% | 68M | +22.3% | +4.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.7% | 30.4M | 0% | -4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.9% | 4.1M | +22.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 1.8M | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 1.2M | +22% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.28% | 301K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | <0.01% | 6.6K | -18.5% | 0 points |
1.
Spotify64.2%
Held 1st. 68M estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.
28.7%
Held 2nd. 30.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
3.9%
Held 3rd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.7%
Held 4th. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
Deezer1.2%
Held 5th. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Qobuz0.28%
Held 6th. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Tidal<0.01%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Qobuz and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Qobuz
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Qobuz changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Qobuz worldwide fell from 550K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qobuz’s share of searches among music streaming services worldwide held steady, from 0.51% to 0.28%.
How did search popularity change for music streaming services worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Spotify gained share of searches among music streaming services worldwide, from 60.1% to 64.2%.
In September 2026, YouTube Music lost share of searches among music streaming services worldwide, from 32.9% to 28.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tidal worldwide fell 55.4% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 6.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Qobuz worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 301K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Amazon Music worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Apple Music worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 5M to 4.1M in September 2026.
How are Qobuz’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qobuz’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.
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