Captivate vs RedCircle:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Captivate and RedCircle were level on Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.1K branded searches each, at 1.4% estimated Share of Search each. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Captivate or RedCircle?
Compare hosts for publishing, distributing, and measuring podcasts. 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 Captivate, RedCircle. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Buzzsprout | Podbean | Transistor | Captivate | RedCircle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50% | 45.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.8% | 50.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.4% | 45.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.7% | 40.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 45.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 45.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.2% | 45.5% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.2% | 40.3% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.4% | 43.9% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.7% | 44.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Captivate and RedCircle comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Captivate took it in November 2025, RedCircle took it in April 2026, Captivate took it in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Captivate’s estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms worldwide moved from 1.1% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RedCircle’s estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5K to 1.1K.
How did search popularity change for podcast hosting platforms worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Captivate’s and RedCircle’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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