self-publish
Self-publishing is the process where authors publish their own books or media without the involvement of an established publisher.
History
Covers 181 months, 2011-09 to 2026-09 · Peaked in 2026-04; now at 70% of peak
Last 24 months
What to build with it
Monthly searches: 14,800 · 90-day growth: -24% · 12-month growth: +72.6%
The history spans 181 months; current interest is 70% of the historical peak.
"self-publish" already has players, which proves the demand: do not clone it, build the alternatives comparison page and capture "self-publish alternative" searches.
Down 24% over 90 days — only worth lightweight content, not development.
Metric
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated monthly searches | 14,800 |
| 90-day growth | -24% |
| 12-month growth | +72.6% |
| Listed for | 42 months |
| Carrier | Website / App / SaaS |
| Form | Content site / database |
| Opportunity type | Flat |
| Stage | Emerging |
| Window | Competitive |
| Seasonality | 54% |
| Volatility | 16% |
Seasonality
Channel mix
Social mentions by channel. The leading one is usually the cheapest place to start.
Score breakdown
Opportunity score：67.4 / 100
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Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly search volume for self-publish
About 14,800 searches per month (estimate); -24% over the last 90 days.
Is self-publish better for a website or a product
It mainly comes down to the carrier and the form. Digital product: delivered online, so acquisition cost and monetisation matter most.
Search interest comes from Google Trends. Monthly volume is an estimate converted with standard keyword-tool methodology, while growth and scores are computed by us from the historical curve. About the data