How popular isRoll20?
In October 2026, people searched for Roll20 by name about 368,000 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 67.4% of all global virtual tabletop platform searches, placing Roll20 first out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about virtual tabletop platforms, Roll20 appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Roll20 is the most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Roll20Share of searches 67.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Tabletop SimulatorShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Owlbear RodeoShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Foundry VTTShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TaleSpireShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
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Top virtual tabletop platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Roll20 appeared in all five answers. Roll20 is the most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Roll205 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Foundry VTT5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fantasy Grounds5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Owlbear Rodeo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tabletop Simulator2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TaleSpire1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Alchemy RPG1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shard Tabletop1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about virtual tabletop platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best virtual tabletop for running D&D online?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which virtual tabletop should my roleplaying group use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What platforms can I use to play D&D online with friends?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual tabletop”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best virtual tabletop”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
How often do people search for Roll20 compared with other virtual tabletop platforms worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Roll20, Tabletop Simulator, Owlbear Rodeo, Foundry VTT. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Roll20 | Tabletop Simulator | Owlbear Rodeo | Foundry VTT | TaleSpire | Alchemy RPG | Fantasy Grounds | Shard Tabletop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 65.6% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% | 0.96% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 0.84% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.2% | 11% | 9% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.2% | 11% | 9% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.7% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 0.82% |
| May 2026 | 68.7% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.2% | 15.9% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.5% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.9% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Oct 2026 | 67.4% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.99% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 67.4% | 368K | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | Tabletop SimulatorBerserk Games | 11.1% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.2 points |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 9.1% | 49.5K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | Foundry VTTFoundry Gaming | 7.4% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -1.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th |
| 5, held 5th | TaleSpireBouncyrock | 1.5% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 7.2K | -1.4% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | Fantasy GroundsSmiteWorks | 1.2% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points |
| 8, held 8th | 0.99% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Roll2067.4%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
11.1%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
9.1%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.4%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
1.5%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.3%
Held 6th. 7.2K estimated branded searches, -1.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.2%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.99%
Held 8th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Roll20 changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Roll20 worldwide fell from 450K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Roll20’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide increased from 65.6% to 67.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Roll20’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide peaked at 68.7% in April 2026 and was lowest at 65.2% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for virtual tabletop platforms worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Roll20 gained share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide, from 66.3% to 67.4%.
In October 2026, Foundry VTT lost share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide, from 8.9% to 7.4%.
In October 2026, Owlbear Rodeo rose from 4th to 3rd among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fantasy Grounds worldwide fell 70.3% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 6.6K in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TaleSpire worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 8.1K in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tabletop Simulator worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in October 2026.
How are Roll20’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Roll20’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.
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