01/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 10:21
Paris, 20 January 2026 - Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, has been recognized as a Digital 100 winner by Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB), ranking #2 among the fastest growing companies in Media & Entertainment for the United States and #3 for Media & Entertainment in the United Kingdom. Similarweb's Sixth Annual Digital 100 Report reports that Qobuz grew the audience for its mobile app by 202% in the US and 105% in the UK from 2024 to 2025, based on Similarweb's independent estimates.
'We're delighted to be recognised as one of the fastest-growing digital companies in both the US and UK in this year's Similarweb Digital 100," said Dan Mackta, Managing Director for North America and Northern Europe at Qobuz. 'Last year was a pivotal one for Qobuz, highlighted by the launch and strong adoption of Qobuz Connect, which has broadened how our listeners enjoy high-resolution music across hi-fi devices. We're grateful to our team and our community for driving this momentum as we look ahead to what's next.'
'Any company that can sustain growth by double digits or more over the course of a year deserves immense respect, and the Digital 100 is our way of recognising those companies,' said Or Offer, founder and CEO of Similarweb. "Measuring websites and apps according to common metrics is a great way of recognizing excellence and providing inspiration to all.'
Winners do not apply for or lobby for these awards. Instead, this premium ranking is powered by Similarweb's objective, rigorous analysis of billions of digital signals across more than 100 million companies. The Digital 100 ranks web domains and mobile apps based on their performance over 12 months versus the previous 12 months. Websites are ranked by growth in estimated combined desktop and mobile web unique visitors, while apps are ranked by growth in estimated monthly active users for iOS and Android.
For much more detail on the fastest growing websites and apps, read the full report available at https://www.similarweb.com/corp/digital-100/ , including editions of the report for the United Kingdom, the US, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, India, and Brazil.
About Qobuz
Founded in 2007 and a pioneer of high-quality sound, Qobuz is the French music streaming and download platform for those who want to live and share their passion for music. Available in 26 countries across Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, Qobuz is aimed at all those seeking an authentic and fulfilling musical experience.
With more than 100 million tracks in lossless quality - CD, Hi-Res (24-bit/up to 192 kHz), DXD, and DSD - Qobuz offers the richest Hi-Res catalog on the market, recognized by the world's leading hi-fi brands. It stands out for its commitment to preserving original recordings, in addition to its human touch with unique editorial content, expertly curated playlists, liner notes, and more.
In March 2025, Qobuz became the first streaming platform to have its average payout rate per stream officially validated by an independent audit, confirming a rate of US$0.01873 - officially the highest in the industry. The platform peaked at #4 on the iOS App Store in 2025 and more than doubled its new user base. Qobuz is licensed for Hi-Res audio by the Japan Audio Society (JAS).
For more information, visit qobuz.com .
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