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AnyDesk vs Chrome Remote Desktop:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, AnyDesk had more branded searches than Chrome Remote Desktop among remote desktop software worldwide. AnyDesk had about 6.2 million branded searches, while Chrome Remote Desktop had 1.5 million. AnyDesk made up 57.4% of all remote desktop software searches we track, and Chrome Remote Desktop accounted for 14%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote desktop software, Chrome Remote Desktop appeared in four of the five answers and AnyDesk in three. Chrome Remote Desktop was mentioned before AnyDesk in every answer that named either.

Among remote desktop software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

AnyDesk, about 4 searches for every 1 for Chrome Remote Desktop

AnyDesk 6.2M searchesChrome Remote Desktop 1.5M searches

Who does AI mention more?

Chrome Remote Desktop, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, AnyDesk in 3

Chrome Remote Desktop in 4 of 5AnyDesk in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Chrome Remote Desktop, named ahead of AnyDesk in 4 of 4 answers

Chrome Remote Desktop first in 4AnyDesk never first

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Top remote desktop software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chrome Remote Desktop was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. AnyDesk was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Chrome Remote Desktop was listed before AnyDesk in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. TeamViewer1st
  2. Splashtop2nd
  3. Chrome Remote Desktop3rd
  4. RemotePC4th
  5. AnyDesk5th
  6. RustDesk6th
  7. Zoho Assist7th
  8. LogMeIn–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • TeamViewer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Chrome Remote Desktop4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Splashtop4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • AnyDesk3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • RustDesk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zoho Assist3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • RemotePC2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • LogMeIn0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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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 19, 2026.

Is AnyDesk or Chrome Remote Desktop more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for AnyDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight remote desktop software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

AnyDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop among remote desktop software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAnyDeskTeamViewerChrome Remote DesktopRustDeskSplashtopLogMeInRemotePCZoho Assist
Oct 202559.5%21.8%9.6%5.8%1.1%1.1%0.6%0.48%
Nov 202557.3%21.1%11.3%6.8%1.3%1%0.58%0.56%
Dec 202557.4%21.1%11.4%6.8%1.3%1%0.58%0.46%
Jan 202657.1%21%11.3%6.9%1.3%1.2%0.58%0.56%
Feb 202657.3%21.1%11.3%6.8%1.3%1%0.58%0.46%
Mar 202657.3%21%11.3%7%1.3%1%0.59%0.56%
Apr 202657.3%21%11.3%7%1.3%1%0.58%0.56%
May 202659.9%18%11.8%7.3%1.1%0.88%0.5%0.48%
Jun 202659.8%18%11.8%7.3%1.3%0.88%0.5%0.48%
Jul 202659.8%18%11.8%7.3%1.1%1.1%0.52%0.48%
Aug 202659.9%18%11.8%7.3%1.1%0.88%0.5%0.48%
Sep 202657.4%17.2%14%8.5%1%0.84%0.58%0.46%

How has the AnyDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for remote desktop software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop gained share of searches among remote desktop software worldwide, from 11.8% to 14%.

  2. In September 2026, AnyDesk lost share of searches among remote desktop software worldwide, from 59.9% to 57.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AnyDesk’s and Chrome Remote Desktop’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

AnyDesk

5 branded search terms

  • anydesk
  • anydesk app
  • anydesk remote desktop
  • anydesk software
  • remote desktop anydesk

Chrome Remote Desktop

1 branded search term

  • chrome remote desktop

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