Ghosthack vs SampleFocus:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, SampleFocus had more branded searches than Ghosthack among sample pack sites worldwide. SampleFocus had about 74,000 branded searches, while Ghosthack had 2,900. SampleFocus made up 22.5% of all sample pack site searches we track, and Ghosthack accounted for 0.88%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sample pack sites, Ghosthack appeared in two of the five answers and SampleFocus in none.
Who do people search for more?
SampleFocus, about 26 searches for every 1 for Ghosthack
Who does AI mention more?
Ghosthack, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, SampleFocus in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Ghosthack, the only one of the two named
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Top sample pack sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ghosthack was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. SampleFocus 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Splice4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cymatics4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Loopmasters3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tracklib2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Loopcloud2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LANDR2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The Drum Broker2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ghosthack2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Black Octopus Sound2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SampleFocus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sample pack sites
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I get good sample packs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sites for drum samples?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sample pack websites?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sample packs”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“free sample packs”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Ghosthack or SampleFocus more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ghosthack and SampleFocus by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 sample pack sites we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SampleFocus, Ghosthack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Looperman | SampleFocus | Splice | Tracklib | Loopcloud | Loopmasters | LANDR | Cymatics | The Drum Broker | Ghosthack | Producer Loops | ADSR Sounds | Black Octopus Sound | Noiiz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 52% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.8% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 7.3% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.51% | 0.35% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.9% | 19.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.93% | 0.93% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.7% | 19% | 6.7% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.9% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.7% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.96% | 0.77% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 20% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.97% | 0.78% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 50% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.3% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.9% | 19% | 6.8% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.31% | 0.41% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.2% | 19.6% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.95% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.95% | 0.77% | 0.26% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.2% | 23% | 7.1% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Oct 2026 | 50.2% | 22.5% | 6.9% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.88% | 0.73% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
How has branded search for Ghosthack and SampleFocus changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SampleFocus was ahead of Ghosthack in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Ghosthack’s share of searches among sample pack sites worldwide moved from 1.4% to 0.88%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, SampleFocus’ share of searches among sample pack sites worldwide moved from 15.6% to 22.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.
How did search popularity change for sample pack sites worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for SampleFocus worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 74K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ghosthack worldwide fell 46.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 2.9K in October 2026.
How are Ghosthack’s and SampleFocus’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ghosthack’s and SampleFocus’ 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.
Ghosthack
1 branded search term
- ghosthack
SampleFocus
1 branded search term
- samplefocus
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