How popular isARRIS SURFboard?
In September 2026, people searched for ARRIS SURFboard by name about 17,500 times worldwide, a 22.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.3% of all global modem router brand searches, placing ARRIS SURFboard fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about modem router brands, ARRIS SURFboard appeared in three of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
ARRIS SURFboard is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
NETGEARShare of searches 48.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ASUSShare of searches 32.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
TP-LinkShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ARRIS SURFboardShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MotorolaShare of searches 0.73%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top modem router brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, ARRIS SURFboard was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. ARRIS SURFboard is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
ASUS1st
TP-Link2nd
NETGEAR3rd
ARRIS SURFboard4th
Motorola5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
NETGEAR4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
TP-Link4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
ASUS3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ARRIS SURFboard3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Motorola3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about modem router brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which modem router brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best modem router brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best modem router brand for fast home internet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wifi router modem”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“router modem combo”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which modem router brands compete with ARRIS SURFboard?
Share of searches by month for NETGEAR, ASUS, TP-Link, ARRIS SURFboard. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NETGEAR | ASUS | TP-Link | ARRIS SURFboard | Motorola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 0.73% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.2% | 32.1% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 0.72% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 0.73% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.9% | 31.5% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.8% | 28.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.9% | 31.4% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 0.76% |
| May 2026 | 48.1% | 32.3% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 0.72% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.1% | 32.2% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 0.82% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.7% | 31.3% | 14% | 7.3% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.9% | 31.4% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.5% | 32.5% | 11.9% | 6.3% | 0.73% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.5% | 135K | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.5% | 90.5K | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.9% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -2.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 17.5K | -11.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.73% | 2K | -7.3% | 0 points |
1.
NETGEAR48.5%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
2.
ASUS32.5%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
3.
TP-Link11.9%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
6.3%
Held 4th. 17.5K estimated branded searches, -11.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
Motorola0.73%
Held 5th. 2K estimated branded searches, -7.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ARRIS SURFboard and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for ARRIS SURFboard changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ARRIS SURFboard worldwide fell from 22.7K to 17.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ARRIS SURFboard’s share of searches among modem router brands worldwide peaked at 7.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 6.3% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for modem router brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, NETGEAR gained share of searches among modem router brands worldwide, from 46.9% to 48.5%.

In September 2026, ASUS gained share of searches among modem router brands worldwide, from 31.4% to 32.5%.

In September 2026, TP-Link lost share of searches among modem router brands worldwide, from 14.1% to 11.9%.

In September 2026, ARRIS SURFboard lost share of searches among modem router brands worldwide, from 6.8% to 6.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Motorola worldwide fell 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.6K to 2K in September 2026.
How are ARRIS SURFboard’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ARRIS SURFboard’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- arris modem
- arris surfboard
- surfboard modem
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