How popular isMusicbed in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 320 branded searches for Musicbed in New Zealand which held steady over the last 11 months. Musicbed holds 7% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand music licensing services and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Artlist51.3%
Epidemic Sound37.7%
Musicbed7%
Soundstripe2.9%PremiumBeat1.1%
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Which music licensing services compete with Musicbed?
Share of Search by month for Artlist, Epidemic Sound, Musicbed, Soundstripe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Artlist | Epidemic Sound | Musicbed | Soundstripe | PremiumBeat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.5% | 27% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.3% | 30.9% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.8% | 32.7% | 5% | 3.6% | 0.95% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.3% | 31.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 0.95% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.7% | 34.7% | 6% | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.3% | 35.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.2% | 34.5% | 9.1% | 4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 52.4% | 36.7% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 0.87% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 41.3% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.4% | 43.2% | 6.2% | 3% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.3% | 37.7% | 7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.3% | 2.3K | +15.8% | +4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 37.7% | 1.7K | -8.5% | -5.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7% | 320 | +18.5% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.9% | 130 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 50 | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Artlist51.3%
held 1st · 2.3K estimated branded searches · +15.8% vs prior month · +4.9 points
37.7%
held 2nd · 1.7K estimated branded searches · -8.5% vs prior month · -5.5 points
3.
Musicbed7%
held 3rd · 320 estimated branded searches · +18.5% vs prior month · +0.8 points
2.9%
held 4th · 130 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.1 points
1.1%
held 5th · 50 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.1 points
Compare search popularity between Musicbed and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Musicbed changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Musicbed in New Zealand held steady, from 330 to 320.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Musicbed’s estimated Share of Search among music licensing services in New Zealand increased from 6.4% to 7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Musicbed’s estimated Share of Search among music licensing services in New Zealand peaked at 9.1% in April 2026 and was lowest at 5% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand music licensing services in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Artlist gained estimated Share of Search among music licensing services in New Zealand, from 46.4% to 51.3%.
In August 2026, Musicbed gained estimated Share of Search among music licensing services in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 7%.
In August 2026, Epidemic Sound lost estimated Share of Search among music licensing services in New Zealand, from 43.2% to 37.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Soundstripe in New Zealand fell 31.6% over 11 measured months, from 190 to 130 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PremiumBeat in New Zealand fell 28.6% over 11 measured months, from 70 to 50 in August 2026.
How is Musicbed measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Musicbed’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.
4 branded search terms
- musicbed
- musicbed com
- musicbed music license
- musicbed royalty free music
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