SoundCloud vs Spotify:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Spotify had more branded searches than SoundCloud among music streaming services in New Zealand. Spotify was estimated to have 340K branded searches compared to SoundCloud’s 44.9K, and held a 65.5% Share of Search versus SoundCloud’s 8.7%.
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Which is more popular in search, SoundCloud or Spotify?
Compare the music streaming services New Zealanders subscribe to. 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 Spotify, SoundCloud. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Spotify | YouTube Music | SoundCloud | Apple Music | Amazon Music | Deezer | Tidal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.4% | 19.5% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 0.56% | 0.31% | 0.36% |
| Nov 2025 | 68% | 19.5% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 0.51% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.5% | 22.1% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 0.68% | 0.28% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.7% | 25.4% | 8.5% | 2% | 0.69% | 0.32% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.5% | 19.8% | 7.8% | 2% | 0.51% | 0.21% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.1% | 19.8% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 0.53% | 0.2% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.2% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 0.68% | 0.27% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 69.4% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 0.63% | 0.2% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.4% | 19.4% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 0.57% | 0.17% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.8% | 22% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 0.68% | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.5% | 22.2% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 0.59% | 0.2% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the SoundCloud and Spotify comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Spotify was ahead of SoundCloud in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SoundCloud’s estimated Share of Search among music streaming services in New Zealand moved from 9.4% to 8.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 46.1K to 44.9K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Spotify’s estimated Share of Search among music streaming services in New Zealand moved from 67.4% to 65.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 332K to 340K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand music streaming services in August 2026?
2 changes
SoundCloud’s estimated Share of Search among music streaming services in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.7% to 8.7% in August 2026.
Spotify’s estimated Share of Search among music streaming services in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 69.4% to 65.5% in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SoundCloud’s and Spotify’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.
SoundCloud
26 branded search terms
- cloud soundcloud
- dl from soundcloud
- download soundcloud for windows
- download soundcloud mp3
- download soundcloud tracks
- john 00 fleming soundcloud
- soundcloud
- soundcloud app
- soundcloud c
- soundcloud downloader
- soundcloud for artists
- soundcloud go
- soundcloud mo3
- soundcloud mp4
- soundcloud music
- soundcloud music download
- soundcloud near me
- soundcloud nz
- soundcloud online
- soundcloud premium
- soundcloud promotion
- soundcloud rap
- soundcloud subscription
- soundcloud to download mp3
- soundcloud to mp3
- soundcloud to mp3 320k
Spotify
25 branded search terms
- michael jackson spotify
- play spotify web
- spotify
- spotify app
- spotify com
- spotify dl
- spotify download mac
- spotify download mp3
- spotify family
- spotify gift card
- spotify music
- spotify near me
- spotify nz
- spotify online
- spotify playlist downloader
- spotify podcast
- spotify premium
- spotify premium cost
- spotify premium subscription
- spotify price
- spotify song download
- spotify subscription
- spotify to mp3
- spotify web player music for everyone
- spotify website
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