How popular isStationPlaylist?
In September 2026, people searched for StationPlaylist by name about 720 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.11% of all global radio automation software searches, placing StationPlaylist eighth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about radio automation software, StationPlaylist appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the nine.
StationPlaylist is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
RadioDJShare of searches 46.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RCSShare of searches 46.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ENCOShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th- RadioBOSSShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- StationPlaylistShare of searches 0.11%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top radio automation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, StationPlaylist was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. StationPlaylist is the second most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
RadioDJ1st- StationPlaylist2nd
- RadioBOSS3rd
- AzuraCast4th
RCS5th
NextKast6th
WideOrbit7th
PlayoutONE8th
ENCO9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
RadioDJ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- AzuraCast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- StationPlaylist4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
RCS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- RadioBOSS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WideOrbit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
NextKast2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ENCO1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PlayoutONE1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about radio automation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which radio automation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best radio automation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best radio automation software for a radio station?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radio automation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radio station software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which radio automation software compete with StationPlaylist?
Share of searches by month for RadioDJ, RCS, ENCO, StationPlaylist. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RadioDJ | RCS | ENCO | RadioBOSS | AzuraCast | WideOrbit | PlayoutONE | StationPlaylist | NextKast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46% | 46% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.37% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 46% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 41.5% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.5% | 46.5% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.6% | 50.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 50.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.9% | 58.2% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 46.1% | 301K | +82.4% | +14.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 46.1% | 301K | 0% | -12.1 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.1% | 33.1K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.2% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1% | 6.6K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.29% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.11% | 720 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.11% | 720 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.04% | 260 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
RadioDJ46.1%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, +82.4% vs prior month. Share +14.2 points.
2.
RCS46.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -12.1 points.
3.
ENCO5.1%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
1.2%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.29%
Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.11%
Held 7th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.11%
Held 8th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
NextKast0.04%
Held 9th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between StationPlaylist and its closest rivals
Every comparison with StationPlaylist
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How has branded search demand for StationPlaylist changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for StationPlaylist worldwide held steady at 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, StationPlaylist’s share of searches among radio automation software worldwide held steady at 0.11%.
How did search popularity change for radio automation software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, RadioDJ overtook RCS to become the leader among radio automation software worldwide, with 46.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, RCS lost share of searches among radio automation software worldwide, from 58.2% to 46.1%.

In September 2026, ENCO lost share of searches among radio automation software worldwide, from 6.4% to 5.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for AzuraCast worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for NextKast worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for WideOrbit worldwide fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are StationPlaylist’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using StationPlaylist’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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