Music distribution platforms:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, DistroKid was the most searched among music distribution platforms worldwide, with an estimated 823K branded searches and 59.5% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
DistroKid59.5%TuneCore21.8%
CD Baby9.8%
Ditto Music6.5%UnitedMasters2.4%
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Compare the services musicians release music through. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Ditto Music, UnitedMasters. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | DistroKid | TuneCore | CD Baby | Ditto Music | UnitedMasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51% | 27.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.8% | 28.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.1% | 25.5% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 56% | 25% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.1% | 25.5% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 56% | 25% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 56% | 25% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 56.5% | 25.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.2% | 21.7% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.2% | 21.7% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.5% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.5% | 823K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.8% | 301K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.8% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.5% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.5 points |
59.5%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
21.8%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
CD Baby9.8%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.5%
Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.4%
Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among music distribution platforms worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, DistroKid was the most searched among music distribution platforms worldwide, with an estimated 823K branded searches and 59.5% estimated Share of Search within this set. TuneCore is in 2nd place, 37.8 percentage points behind at 21.8% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DistroKid | 51% → 59.5% | 59.5%Aug 2026 | 51%Oct 2025 | 1st |
| TuneCore | 27.9% → 21.8% | 28.3%Nov 2025 | 21.7%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
| CD Baby | 12.5% → 9.8% | 12.7%Nov 2025 | 9.3%May 2026 | 3rd |
| Ditto Music | 5.6% → 6.5% | 6.5%Aug 2026 | 4.7%Nov 2025 | 4th |
| UnitedMasters | 3.1% → 2.4% | 3.1%Oct 2025 | 2.4%Aug 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DistroKid’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide increased from 51% to 59.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, TuneCore’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide decreased from 27.9% to 21.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CD Baby’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide decreased from 12.5% to 9.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ditto Music’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide increased from 5.6% to 6.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, UnitedMasters’ estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide decreased from 3.1% to 2.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, TuneCore’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide peaked at 28.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 21.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CD Baby’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide peaked at 12.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 9.3% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ditto Music’s estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide peaked at 6.5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 4.7% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for music distribution platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, UnitedMasters lost estimated Share of Search among music distribution platforms worldwide, from 2.9% to 2.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ditto Music worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 74K to 90.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for DistroKid worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 673K to 823K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TuneCore worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 368K to 301K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CD Baby worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026.
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