Captivate vs Libsyn:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Captivate had more branded searches than Libsyn among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand. Captivate was estimated to have 50 branded searches compared to Libsyn’s 40, and held a 3.1% Share of Search versus Libsyn’s 2.5%.
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Which is more popular in search, Captivate or Libsyn?
Compare the podcast hosting platforms New Zealand creators and brands publish shows 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 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Captivate and Libsyn comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Captivate took it in March 2026, Libsyn took it in May 2026, Captivate took it in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Captivate’s estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 50.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Libsyn’s estimated Share of Search among podcast hosting platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.2% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand podcast hosting platforms in August 2026?
2 changes
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Captivate’s and Libsyn’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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