How popular isAnswerConnect in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 5.4K branded searches for AnswerConnect worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. AnswerConnect holds 34.6% estimated Share of Search among virtual receptionist services worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Smith.ai42.3%
AnswerConnect34.6%
Abby Connect10.2%
PATLive8.3%
RUBY4.6%
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Which virtual receptionist services compete with AnswerConnect?
Share of Search by month for Smith.ai, AnswerConnect, Abby Connect, PATLive, RUBY. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Smith.ai | AnswerConnect | Abby Connect | PATLive | RUBY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.1% | 33.5% | 8.1% | 12.2% | 5.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.6% | 31% | 5.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.7% | 31.8% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 42% | 34.2% | 6.7% | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.8% | 35.7% | 7% | 8.7% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.8% | 35.7% | 8.7% | 7% | 4.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 38.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| May 2026 | 43.1% | 35.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.9% | 36% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.4% | 35.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 34.6% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.3% | 6.6K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.6% | 5.4K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.2% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.3% | 1.3K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.6% | 720 | +22% | +0.7 points |
1.
Smith.ai42.3%
Held 1st. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
34.6%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
10.2%
Held 3rd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
4.
PATLive8.3%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
RUBY4.6%
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
Compare search popularity between AnswerConnect and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for AnswerConnect changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for AnswerConnect worldwide fell from 6.6K to 5.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AnswerConnect’s estimated Share of Search among virtual receptionist services worldwide increased from 33.5% to 34.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AnswerConnect’s estimated Share of Search among virtual receptionist services worldwide peaked at 38.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 31% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for virtual receptionist services worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Abby Connect gained estimated Share of Search among virtual receptionist services worldwide, from 8.6% to 10.2%.
In August 2026, RUBY gained estimated Share of Search among virtual receptionist services worldwide, from 3.9% to 4.6%.
In August 2026, Smith.ai lost estimated Share of Search among virtual receptionist services worldwide, from 43.4% to 42.3%.
In August 2026, AnswerConnect lost estimated Share of Search among virtual receptionist services worldwide, from 35.5% to 34.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PATLive worldwide fell 45.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.3K in August 2026.
How is AnswerConnect measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AnswerConnect’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- answerconnect
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