SoundCloud vs YouTube Music:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, YouTube Music had more branded searches than SoundCloud among music streaming services in New Zealand. YouTube Music was estimated to have 115K branded searches compared to SoundCloud’s 44.9K, and held a 22.2% Share of Search versus SoundCloud’s 8.7%.
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Which is more popular in search, SoundCloud or YouTube Music?
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 YouTube Music, 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 YouTube Music comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- YouTube Music 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, YouTube Music’s estimated Share of Search among music streaming services in New Zealand moved from 19.5% to 22.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 96.2K to 115K.
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.
Estimated monthly branded searches for YouTube Music in New Zealand rose 19.5% over 11 measured months, from 96.2K to 115K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SoundCloud’s and YouTube Music’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
YouTube Music
28 branded search terms
- music youtube com
- my youtube music
- open youtube music
- youtube music
- youtube music app
- youtube music app windows
- youtube music channel
- youtube music chart
- youtube music cost
- youtube music downloads
- youtube music for work
- youtube music free
- youtube music free app
- youtube music music
- youtube music near me
- youtube music new zealand
- youtube music nz
- youtube music online
- youtube music playlists
- youtube music premium
- youtube music price
- youtube music subscription
- youtube music videos free songs
- youtubemusic
- youtubemusic app
- youtubemusic com
- youtubemusic music
- youtubemusic premium
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