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How popular isLevel1Techs?

In September 2026, people searched for Level1Techs by name about 5,200 times worldwide, a 6.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.51% of all global KVM switch brand searches, placing Level1Techs fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about KVM switch brands, Level1Techs appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Level1Techs is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. UGREENShare of searches 66.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. BelkinShare of searches 21.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. ATENShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. StarTechShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. Level1TechsShare of searches 0.51%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top KVM switch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Level1Techs was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Level1Techs is the second most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. TESmart1st
  2. Level1Techs2nd
  3. UGREEN3rd
  4. StarTech4th
  5. IOGEAR5th
  6. ATEN6th
  7. Belkin–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • TESmart5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • UGREEN4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • StarTech3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Level1Techs3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ATEN2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • IOGEAR1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Belkin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about KVM switch brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Which KVM switch brands compete with Level1Techs?

Level1Techs against KVM switch brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for UGREEN, Belkin, ATEN, StarTech, Level1Techs. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthUGREENBelkinATENStarTechLevel1TechsIOGEARTESmart
Oct 202561.2%24.4%6.7%6.7%0.54%0.32%0.14%
Nov 202561.7%25%5.6%6.8%0.5%0.27%0.18%
Dec 202560.9%24.7%6.7%6.7%0.58%0.32%0.14%
Jan 202661.1%24.3%6.7%6.7%0.67%0.32%0.18%
Feb 202661%24.4%6.7%6.7%0.65%0.33%0.18%
Mar 202661.3%24.1%6.7%6.7%0.67%0.27%0.15%
Apr 202663%20.6%6.9%8.5%0.55%0.27%0.15%
May 202661.2%24%5.5%8.2%0.67%0.27%0.14%
Jun 202661.3%24%5.5%8.2%0.53%0.21%0.14%
Jul 202663.9%20.9%5.7%8.6%0.56%0.22%0.15%
Aug 202661.3%24.1%5.5%8.2%0.5%0.21%0.14%
Sep 202666.1%21.2%5.9%5.9%0.51%0.19%0.1%

  1. 1.UGREEN

    66.1%

    Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.

  2. 2.Belkin

    21.2%

    Held 2nd. 216K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.

  3. 3.ATEN

    5.9%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  4. 4.StarTech

    5.9%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.

  5. 5.Level1Techs

    0.51%

    Held 5th. 5.2K estimated branded searches, +15.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.IOGEAR

    0.19%

    Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.TESmart

    0.1%

    Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Level1Techs and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Level1Techs

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How has branded search demand for Level1Techs changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Level1Techs worldwide rose from 4.9K to 5.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Level1Techs’ share of searches among KVM switch brands worldwide held steady, from 0.54% to 0.51%.

How did search popularity change for KVM switch brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, UGREEN gained share of searches among KVM switch brands worldwide, from 61.3% to 66.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Belkin lost share of searches among KVM switch brands worldwide, from 24.1% to 21.2%.

  3. In September 2026, StarTech lost share of searches among KVM switch brands worldwide, from 8.2% to 5.9%.

  4. In September 2026, ATEN rose from 4th to 3rd among KVM switch brands worldwide.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for IOGEAR worldwide fell 34.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.9K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for TESmart worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.

How are Level1Techs’ branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Level1Techs’ 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.

  • level1techs
  • level1techs kvm

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