How popular isAcast in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 170 branded searches for Acast in New Zealand which is down 10.5% over the last 11 months. Acast holds 10.4% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand podcast hosting platforms and is ranked 4th of 6 competitors for search popularity.
Spotify for Creators45.4%
Buzzsprout22.7%
Podbean16%
Acast10.4%
Captivate3.1%
Libsyn2.5%
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Which podcast hosting platforms compete with Acast?
Share of Search by month for Spotify for Creators, Buzzsprout, Podbean, Acast, Captivate, Libsyn. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Spotify for Creators | Buzzsprout | Podbean | Acast | Captivate | Libsyn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.7% | 21.8% | 21.2% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.7% | 22.7% | 24.7% | 14% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.3% | 16.3% | 22% | 12.2% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.5% | 17.2% | 19.4% | 14.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.1% | 17.1% | 22.9% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.3% | 22.8% | 19.7% | 14.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 34% | 26.5% | 19.8% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 24.4% | 18.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.1% | 26.3% | 16.2% | 10.2% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 49% | 20.3% | 17% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.4% | 22.7% | 16% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.4% | 740 | -1.3% | -3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.7% | 370 | +19.4% | +2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16% | 260 | 0% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.4% | 170 | +30.8% | +1.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 50 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.5% | 40 | +33.3% | +0.5 points |
45.4%
held 1st · 740 estimated branded searches · -1.3% vs prior month · -3.6 points
22.7%
held 2nd · 370 estimated branded searches · +19.4% vs prior month · +2.4 points
3.
Podbean16%
held 3rd · 260 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -1 points
4.
Acast10.4%
held 4th · 170 estimated branded searches · +30.8% vs prior month · +1.9 points
3.1%
held 5th · 50 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.2 points
6.
Libsyn2.5%
held 6th · 40 estimated branded searches · +33.3% vs prior month · +0.5 points
Compare search popularity between Acast and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Acast changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Acast in New Zealand fell from 190 to 170.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Acast’s estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand decreased from 12.2% to 10.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Acast’s estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand peaked at 14.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 8.5% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand podcast hosting platforms in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Buzzsprout gained estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand, from 20.3% to 22.7%.
In August 2026, Acast gained estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand, from 8.5% to 10.4%.
In August 2026, Spotify for Creators lost estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand, from 49% to 45.4%.
In August 2026, Podbean lost estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand, from 17% to 16%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Captivate in New Zealand rose 66.7% over 11 measured months, from 30 to 50 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Libsyn in New Zealand fell 20% over 11 measured months, from 50 to 40 in August 2026.
How is Acast measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acast’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
5 branded search terms
- acast
- acast com
- acast online
- acast podcast
- acast podcast hosting
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