SoundCloud is a music and audio platform known for creator uploads, discovery, and community features (including time-stamped comments on tracks). Because SoundCloud is privately held, the best public numbers tend to come from time-stamped platform snapshots (users/reach) and major funding announcements. This 2026 update compiles the most commonly cited SoundCloud scale metrics and labels each by year and definition.
Quick Answer (2026)
SoundCloud is widely cited as having about 140 million users (2023 snapshot). SoundCloud’s advertising materials previously cited 76 million monthly active listeners and 175 million monthly reach (2021 snapshot). In 2020, SoundCloud announced a $75 million investment from SiriusXM.
Key Metrics (Summary Table)
| Metric | Value | Year | Definition / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Users | 140M | 2023 | Widely cited “users” snapshot; definition varies by source |
| Monthly active listeners | 76M | 2021 | Advertising snapshot |
| Monthly reach (global) | 175M | 2021 | Advertising snapshot (reach metric) |
| Investment | $75M | 2020 | SiriusXM investment announcement |
| Countries available | 190 countries | 2020 | Time-stamped snapshot from coverage |
SoundCloud Facts
- Website: soundcloud.com
- Founded: 2007
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany (commonly cited)
- Best known for: creator uploads, discovery, and community engagement features
Users and Reach (Why Definitions Matter)
SoundCloud metrics appear in multiple forms (“users,” “monthly active listeners,” and “monthly reach”). These do not measure the same thing, so this post keeps each figure tied to its original year and framing.
- Users: 140M (2023 snapshot)
- Monthly active listeners: 76M (2021 advertising snapshot)
- Monthly reach: 175M global users (2021 advertising snapshot)
Creators and Uploads
Creator and upload totals are often referenced in media coverage and can vary by year. If you add these metrics, always time-stamp them (for example, “as of 2020”).
Ownership / Funding Milestones
- 2020: SoundCloud announced a $75M strategic investment from SiriusXM.
FAQ
How many people use SoundCloud?
A commonly cited figure is 140M users (2023). Earlier advertising materials cited 76M monthly active listeners and 175M monthly reach (2021). These are different measures.
Is SoundCloud available worldwide?
SoundCloud is commonly described as available in many countries; one time-stamped figure cited availability in 190 countries (2020).
Where can I find official SoundCloud announcements?
SoundCloud’s newsroom is the best place to verify official press releases and company updates.
Sources / References
- SoundCloud Advertising (2021 snapshot: 76M monthly active listeners; 175M global reach)
- SoundCloud press release (2020): $75M investment from SiriusXM
- SoundCloud Newsroom (official announcements)
- SoundCloud overview (user snapshot reference)
Note: This page is for informational/reference purposes only. SoundCloud “users,” “monthly active listeners,” and “reach” are different metrics and should not be compared directly without definitions.
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