Libro.fm vs Scribd:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Scribd had more branded searches than Libro.fm among audiobook services worldwide. Scribd was estimated to have 4.1M branded searches compared to Libro.fm’s 33.1K, and held a 64.8% Share of Search versus Libro.fm’s 0.52%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Libro.fm or Scribd?
Compare the services people listen to audiobooks on. 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 Scribd, Libro.fm. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Scribd | Audible | Storytel | Kobo Plus | Libro.fm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.2% | 37.6% | 5.1% | 0.68% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.2% | 41.8% | 5.6% | 0.76% | 0.62% |
| Dec 2025 | 46% | 46% | 6.2% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.3% | 41.1% | 6.8% | 0.91% | 0.91% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.3% | 37% | 6.1% | 0.82% | 0.82% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.2% | 41.8% | 5.6% | 0.76% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.2% | 41.8% | 5.6% | 0.76% | 0.62% |
| May 2026 | 55.3% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 1% | 0.67% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.9% | 37.4% | 5% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.3% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 0.55% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.8% | 29% | 4.8% | 0.96% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Libro.fm and Scribd comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Scribd was ahead of Libro.fm in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Libro.fm’s estimated Share of Search among audiobook services worldwide moved from 0.45% to 0.52%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Scribd’s estimated Share of Search among audiobook services worldwide moved from 56.2% to 64.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4M to 4.1M.
How did search popularity change for audiobook services worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Scribd gained estimated Share of Search among audiobook services worldwide, from 55.3% to 64.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Libro.fm worldwide rose 22.1% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 33.1K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Libro.fm’s and Scribd’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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