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How popular isArtlist?

In September 2026, people searched for Artlist by name about 2,260 times in New Zealand, a 27.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 42.9% of all New Zealand music licensing service searches, placing Artlist first out of six services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about music licensing services, Artlist appeared in two of the five answers and was the most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Artlist is the most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. ArtlistShare of searches 42.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Epidemic SoundShare of searches 30.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. OneMusicShare of searches 18.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. MusicbedShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. SoundstripeShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top music licensing services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Artlist was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Artlist is the most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Artlist1st
  2. Epidemic Sound2nd
  3. OneMusic3rd
  4. Musicbed4th
  5. Soundstripe5th
  6. PremiumBeat–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Epidemic Sound3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OneMusic3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Artlist2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Musicbed2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Soundstripe2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PremiumBeat0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which music licensing services compete with Artlist?

Artlist against music licensing services in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Artlist, Epidemic Sound, OneMusic, Musicbed. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthArtlistEpidemic SoundOneMusicMusicbedSoundstripePremiumBeat
Oct 202550.6%21.5%19.1%5.2%2.9%0.81%
Nov 202546.5%25%18.1%6%3.4%0.94%
Dec 202550.5%28.3%13.4%4.4%2.7%0.63%
Jan 202643.4%24.4%24%4.8%2.9%0.55%
Feb 202648.3%27.5%15.9%5.3%2.4%0.61%
Mar 202648.7%26.9%15.7%5.4%2.5%0.82%
Apr 202645.2%26.4%17.3%7.9%2.4%0.79%
May 202647.2%26.6%17.1%6.5%2%0.59%
Jun 202643.4%30.7%16.3%6%2.8%0.75%
Jul 202641.3%34.4%16.3%5.4%2.1%0.63%
Aug 202642.4%29.8%19.6%5.9%1.8%0.55%
Sep 202642.9%30.9%18.6%6.1%1.1%0.38%

  1. 1.Artlist

    42.9%

    Held 1st. 2.3K estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  2. 2.Epidemic Sound

    30.9%

    Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  3. 3.OneMusic

    18.6%

    Held 3rd. 980 estimated branded searches, -8.4% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  4. 4.Musicbed

    6.1%

    Held 4th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  5. 5.Soundstripe

    1.1%

    Held 5th. 60 estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  6. 6.PremiumBeat

    0.38%

    Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

Compare popularity between Artlist and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Artlist

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How has branded search demand for Artlist changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Artlist in New Zealand fell from 3.1K to 2.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Artlist’s share of searches among music licensing services in New Zealand decreased from 50.6% to 42.9%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Artlist’s share of searches among music licensing services in New Zealand peaked at 50.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 41.3% in July 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand music licensing services in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, Epidemic Sound gained share of searches among music licensing services in New Zealand, from 29.8% to 30.9%.

  2. In September 2026, OneMusic lost share of searches among music licensing services in New Zealand, from 19.6% to 18.6%.

  3. In September 2026, Soundstripe lost share of searches among music licensing services in New Zealand, from 1.8% to 1.1%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for PremiumBeat in New Zealand fell 60% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 20 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Artlist in New Zealand fell 27.8% over 12 measured months, from 3.1K to 2.3K in September 2026.

How are Artlist’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Artlist’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.

  • artlist
  • artlist ai
  • artlist io
  • artlist music license

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Artlist compete?

Artlist is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Royalty-free music libraries1st of 740.3%Show ranking
Music licensing services1st of 642.9%Shown above
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