How popular isTuneCore in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 301K branded searches for TuneCore worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. TuneCore holds 69.6% estimated Share of Search among music publishing platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- TuneCore69.6%
- Kobalt20.9%
Downtown Dental5.1%- Songtrust2.8%
- Sentric1.5%
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Which music publishing platforms compete with TuneCore?
Share of Search by month for TuneCore, Kobalt, Downtown Dental, Songtrust. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | TuneCore | Kobalt | Downtown Dental | Songtrust | Sentric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.3% | 18% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.7% | 21.1% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.9% | 21.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.85% |
| Jan 2026 | 72.6% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 76% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 73% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.5% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 3% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 73.9% | 18.2% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.6% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.6% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.6% | 20.9% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.6% | 301K | 0% | -3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.9% | 90.5K | +22.3% | +3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.1% | 22.2K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.8% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.2 points |
1.TuneCore
69.6%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
2.Kobalt
20.9%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
5.1%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.8%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.Sentric
1.5%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between TuneCore and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for TuneCore changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for TuneCore worldwide fell from 368K to 301K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, TuneCore’s estimated Share of Search among music publishing platforms worldwide decreased from 73.3% to 69.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, TuneCore’s estimated Share of Search among music publishing platforms worldwide peaked at 76% in February 2026 and was lowest at 69.6% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for music publishing platforms worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Kobalt gained estimated Share of Search among music publishing platforms worldwide, from 17.8% to 20.9%.
In August 2026, TuneCore lost estimated Share of Search among music publishing platforms worldwide, from 72.6% to 69.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Songtrust worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in August 2026.
Where does TuneCore compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music distribution platforms | 2nd of 5 | 21.8% | Show ranking |
| Music publishing platforms | 1st of 5 | 69.6% | Shown above |
How is TuneCore measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TuneCore’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
- tunecore
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