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How popular isSoundly?

In September 2026, people searched for Soundly by name about 740 times worldwide, a 42.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.88% of all global audio library platform searches, placing Soundly fourth out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about audio library platforms, Soundly appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Soundly is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MusicbedShare of searches 58.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. AudioJungleShare of searches 21.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  3. ArtlistShare of searches 17.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. SoundlyShare of searches 0.88%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. Epidemic SoundShare of searches 0.85%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top audio library platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Soundly was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Soundly is the third most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Epidemic Sound1st
  2. Artlist2nd
  3. Soundly3rd
  4. Musicbed4th
  5. Soundstripe5th
  6. AudioJungle6th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Epidemic Sound5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Artlist3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Musicbed2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Soundly2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Soundstripe2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AudioJungle1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about audio library platforms

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which audio library platforms compete with Soundly?

Soundly against audio library platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Musicbed, AudioJungle, Artlist, Soundly. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMusicbedAudioJungleArtlistSoundlyEpidemic SoundSoundstripe
Oct 202561.1%27.4%6.7%0.64%0.59%3.6%
Nov 202557.3%31.4%7.6%0.91%0.84%1.8%
Dec 202557.6%31.6%7.7%0.92%0.84%1.4%
Jan 202661.6%27.6%8.2%0.8%0.73%1.1%
Feb 202658.2%26%11.6%1.4%0.85%1.9%
Mar 202656.7%25.4%11.3%1.5%0.83%4.1%
Apr 202658.3%21.3%17.4%1.3%0.7%0.85%
May 202658.5%21.4%17.5%1.1%0.7%0.85%
Jun 202658.6%21.4%17.5%1.1%0.57%0.7%
Jul 202658.3%21.3%17.4%1.5%0.69%0.85%
Aug 202658.1%21.2%17.4%1.8%0.84%0.69%
Sep 202658.6%21.4%17.5%0.88%0.85%0.7%

  1. 1.Musicbed

    58.6%

    Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  2. 2.AudioJungle

    21.4%

    Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  3. 3.Artlist

    17.5%

    Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  4. 4.Soundly

    0.88%

    Held 4th. 740 estimated branded searches, -52.6% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  5. 5.Epidemic Sound

    0.85%

    Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Soundstripe

    0.7%

    Held 6th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Soundly and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Soundly

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Soundly worldwide rose from 520 to 740.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soundly’s share of searches among audio library platforms worldwide peaked at 1.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 0.64% in October 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soundly rose from 5th to 4th among audio library platforms worldwide.

How did search popularity change for audio library platforms worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Musicbed gained share of searches among audio library platforms worldwide, from 58.1% to 58.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Soundly lost share of searches among audio library platforms worldwide, from 1.8% to 0.88%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Artlist worldwide rose 174.1% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 14.8K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Epidemic Sound worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 720 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Soundstripe worldwide fell 79.7% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 590 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for AudioJungle worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.

How are Soundly’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Soundly’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • soundly app
  • soundly sound effects

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