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Chrome Remote Desktop vs RustDesk:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop had more branded searches than RustDesk among remote desktop software worldwide. Chrome Remote Desktop had about 1.5 million branded searches, while RustDesk had 918,000. Chrome Remote Desktop made up 14% of all remote desktop software searches we track, and RustDesk accounted for 8.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote desktop software, Chrome Remote Desktop appeared in four of the five answers and RustDesk in three. Chrome Remote Desktop was mentioned before RustDesk in four out of five answers.

Among remote desktop software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Chrome Remote Desktop, about 63% more searches than RustDesk

Chrome Remote Desktop 1.5M searchesRustDesk 918K searches

Who does AI mention more?

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

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

Who does AI recommend more?

Chrome Remote Desktop, named ahead of RustDesk in 4 of 5 answers

Chrome Remote Desktop first in 4RustDesk first in 1

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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. RustDesk was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Chrome Remote Desktop was listed before RustDesk in four out of five answers.

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 Chrome Remote Desktop or RustDesk more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Chrome Remote Desktop and RustDesk 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.

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

Share of searches by month for Chrome Remote Desktop, RustDesk. 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 Chrome Remote Desktop and RustDesk 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, RustDesk gained share of searches among remote desktop software worldwide, from 7.3% to 8.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chrome Remote Desktop’s and RustDesk’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.

Chrome Remote Desktop

1 branded search term

  • chrome remote desktop

RustDesk

6 branded search terms

  • remote desktop rustdesk
  • rust desk
  • rustdesk
  • rustdesk app
  • rustdesk remote desktop
  • rustdesk software

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