Disney+ vs Kaltura:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Disney+ had more branded searches than Kaltura among OTT platforms worldwide. Disney+ had about 13.6 million branded searches, while Kaltura had 33,100. Disney+ made up 11.5% of all OTT platform searches we track, and Kaltura accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about OTT platforms, Disney+ appeared in four of the five answers and Kaltura in none.
Who do people search for more?
Disney+, about 411 searches for every 1 for Kaltura
Who does AI mention more?
Disney+, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Kaltura in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Disney+, the only one of the two named
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Top OTT platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Disney+ was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Kaltura did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Netflix1st- Disney+2nd
Prime Video3rd
HBO Max4th
Hulu5th
Uscreen6th
Brightcove7th
Kaltura–
JW Player–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Netflix4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Disney+4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Prime Video4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Hulu4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- HBO Max2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Uscreen1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Brightcove1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Kaltura0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- JW Player0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about OTT platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which OTT platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best OTT platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best OTT platform for streaming services?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ott platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video streaming platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Disney+ or Kaltura more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Disney+ and Kaltura by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine OTT platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Disney+, Kaltura. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Netflix | Disney+ | HBO Max | Prime Video | Hulu | Kaltura | Uscreen | JW Player | Brightcove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.9% | 13.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 0.03% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.9% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 0.03% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.7% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.9% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.1% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.8% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 6% | 4.9% | 0.03% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.8% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4% | 0.03% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 68.6% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.6% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.02% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.8% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 69% | 13.8% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.2% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 0.03% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Disney+ and Kaltura comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Disney+ was ahead of Kaltura in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Disney+’s share of searches among OTT platforms worldwide moved from 13.4% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 16.6M to 13.6M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kaltura’s share of searches among OTT platforms worldwide held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for OTT platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Disney+ lost share of searches among OTT platforms worldwide, from 13.8% to 11.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Disney+’s and Kaltura’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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