How popular isZoom Phone?
In September 2026, people searched for Zoom Phone by name about 27,100 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.9% of all global VoIP provider searches, placing Zoom Phone sixth out of seven providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about VoIP providers, Zoom Phone appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Zoom Phone is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
8x8Share of searches 33.7%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
RingCentralShare of searches 25.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DialpadShare of searches 13%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
OomaShare of searches 13%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Zoom PhoneShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top VoIP providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Zoom Phone appeared in all four answers. Zoom Phone 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.
RingCentral1st
Zoom Phone2nd
Nextiva3rd
Ooma4th
Dialpad5th
8x86th
Vonage–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
RingCentral4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Ooma4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Zoom Phone4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Nextiva3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
8x81 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Dialpad1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Vonage0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about VoIP providers
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which VoIP provider should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best VoIP providers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best VoIP provider for business calling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“voip providers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business phone system”
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 VoIP providers compete with Zoom Phone?
Share of searches by month for 8x8, RingCentral, Dialpad, Ooma, Vonage, Zoom Phone. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 8x8 | RingCentral | Dialpad | Ooma | Vonage | Zoom Phone | Nextiva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.2% | 27.3% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.4% | 26.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.7% | 28.3% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.7% | 29.2% | 12.3% | 10% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.9% | 26.8% | 11.1% | 11% | 11% | 4.9% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.4% | 28.9% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.4% | 29.9% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 31.2% | 28.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.6% | 30.8% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.8% | 31.1% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.4% | 29.3% | 12% | 14.7% | 12% | 5.4% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.7% | 25.5% | 13% | 13% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 0.13% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 33.7% | 234K | +44.4% | +7.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 25.5% | 177K | -1.5% | -3.7 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13% | 90.5K | +22.3% | +1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 13% | 90.5K | 0% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.7% | 74K | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.9% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.13% | 880 | -12% | 0 points |
1.
8x833.7%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 234K estimated branded searches, +44.4% vs prior month. Share +7.3 points.
25.5%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 177K estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share -3.7 points.
3.
Dialpad13%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
4.
Ooma13%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
5.
Vonage10.7%
Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
3.9%
Held 6th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
7.
Nextiva0.13%
Held 7th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Zoom Phone changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zoom Phone worldwide fell from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoom Phone’s share of searches among VoIP providers worldwide peaked at 5.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 3.9% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for VoIP providers worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, 8x8 overtook RingCentral to become the leader among VoIP providers worldwide, with 33.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Dialpad overtook Ooma to rank 3rd among VoIP providers worldwide, with 13% of the searches.

In September 2026, RingCentral lost share of searches among VoIP providers worldwide, from 29.3% to 25.5%.

In September 2026, Ooma lost share of searches among VoIP providers worldwide, from 14.7% to 13%.

In September 2026, Zoom Phone lost share of searches among VoIP providers worldwide, from 5.4% to 3.9%.

In September 2026, Vonage lost share of searches among VoIP providers worldwide, from 12% to 10.7%.
How are Zoom Phone’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zoom Phone’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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Where does Zoom Phone compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business phone systems | 9th of 9 | 3.9% | Show ranking |
| VoIP providers | 6th of 7 | 3.9% | Shown above |

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