How popular isEpidemic Sound?
In September 2026, people searched for Epidemic Sound by name about 1,630 times in New Zealand, a 22.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 29.2% of all New Zealand royalty-free music library searches, placing Epidemic Sound second out of seven libraries. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about royalty-free music libraries, Epidemic Sound appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Epidemic Sound is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
ArtlistShare of searches 40.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Epidemic SoundShare of searches 29.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- YouTube Audio LibraryShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
- Pixabay MusicShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MusicbedShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top royalty-free music libraries in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Epidemic Sound appeared in all five answers. Epidemic Sound is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Epidemic Sound5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Artlist4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pixabay Music4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Musicbed3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- YouTube Audio Library2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Soundstripe2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PremiumBeat1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about royalty-free music libraries
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which royalty-free music library should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best royalty-free music library in New Zealand for video creators?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“royalty free music library”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best royalty free music”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which royalty-free music libraries compete with Epidemic Sound?
Share of searches by month for Artlist, Epidemic Sound, YouTube Audio Library, Pixabay Music, Musicbed. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Artlist | Epidemic Sound | YouTube Audio Library | Pixabay Music | Musicbed | Soundstripe | PremiumBeat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.9% | 21.2% | 14% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.5% | 24.1% | 13% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.7% | 26.3% | 14% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.58% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.8% | 24.7% | 16.3% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.56% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.8% | 26.2% | 14% | 6.2% | 5% | 2.1% | 0.58% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.6% | 26.4% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.3% | 24.2% | 16% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 2% | 0.55% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 24.6% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 0.55% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.9% | 29% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 0.71% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.6% | 24% | 34.9% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.44% |
| Aug 2026 | 27% | 19% | 42% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.3% | 29.2% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 0.36% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 40.3% | 2.3K | -2.6% | +13.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 29.2% | 1.6K | 0% | +10.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 1st to 3rd | 12.9% | 720 | -80% | -29.1 pointsmoved from 1st to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.6% | 590 | 0% | +3.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.7% | 320 | 0% | +2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.9% | 50 | -44.4% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.36% | 20 | -33.3% | 0 points |
1.
Artlist40.3%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 2.3K estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +13.4 points.
29.2%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +10.2 points.
12.9%
Moved from 1st to 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, -80% vs prior month. Share -29.1 points.
10.6%
Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
5.
Musicbed5.7%
Held 5th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
0.9%
Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, -44.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.36%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Epidemic Sound and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Epidemic Sound
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Epidemic Sound changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Epidemic Sound in New Zealand rose from 1.3K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Epidemic Sound’s share of searches among royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand increased from 21.2% to 29.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Epidemic Sound’s share of searches among royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand peaked at 29.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 19% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand royalty-free music libraries in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Artlist overtook YouTube Audio Library to become the leader among royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand, with 40.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Epidemic Sound overtook YouTube Audio Library to rank 2nd among royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand, with 29.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Pixabay Music gained share of searches among royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand, from 6.9% to 10.6%.
In September 2026, Musicbed gained share of searches among royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand, from 3.7% to 5.7%.
In September 2026, YouTube Audio Library lost share of searches among royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand, from 42% to 12.9%.
Soundstripe’s share of searches among royalty-free music libraries in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.5% to 0.9% in September 2026.
How are Epidemic Sound’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Epidemic Sound’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.
- epidemic sound
- epidemicsound
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Where does Epidemic Sound compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty-free music libraries | 2nd of 7 | 29.2% | Shown above |
| Music licensing services | 2nd of 6 | 30.9% | Show ranking |
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