Chrome Remote Desktop vs TeamViewer:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TeamViewer had more branded searches than Chrome Remote Desktop among remote desktop software worldwide. TeamViewer had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Chrome Remote Desktop had 1.5 million. TeamViewer made up 17.2% 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, TeamViewer appeared in all five answers and Chrome Remote Desktop in four. TeamViewer was mentioned before Chrome Remote Desktop in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
TeamViewer, about 23% more searches than Chrome Remote Desktop
Who does AI mention more?
TeamViewer, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
TeamViewer, named ahead of Chrome Remote Desktop in 3 of 5 answers
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Top remote desktop software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TeamViewer appeared in all five answers. Chrome Remote Desktop was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. TeamViewer was listed before Chrome Remote Desktop in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- TeamViewer1st
Splashtop2nd
Chrome Remote Desktop3rd
RemotePC4th
AnyDesk5th
RustDesk6th
Zoho Assist7th
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
See every answer about remote desktop software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which remote desktop tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best remote desktop tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best remote desktop tool for remote support?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“remote desktop software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“remote access software”
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 TeamViewer more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chrome Remote Desktop and TeamViewer 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.
Share of searches by month for TeamViewer, Chrome Remote Desktop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AnyDesk | TeamViewer | Chrome Remote Desktop | RustDesk | Splashtop | LogMeIn | RemotePC | Zoho Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.5% | 21.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.48% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.3% | 21.1% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.58% | 0.56% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.4% | 21.1% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.58% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.1% | 21% | 11.3% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.58% | 0.56% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.3% | 21.1% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.58% | 0.46% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.3% | 21% | 11.3% | 7% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.3% | 21% | 11.3% | 7% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.58% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 59.9% | 18% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 0.5% | 0.48% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.8% | 18% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.5% | 0.48% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.8% | 18% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.52% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.9% | 18% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 0.5% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.4% | 17.2% | 14% | 8.5% | 1% | 0.84% | 0.58% | 0.46% |
How has the Chrome Remote Desktop and TeamViewer comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TeamViewer was ahead of Chrome Remote Desktop in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop’s share of searches among remote desktop software worldwide moved from 9.6% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TeamViewer’s share of searches among remote desktop software worldwide moved from 21.8% to 17.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.8M to 1.8M.
How did search popularity change for remote desktop software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop gained share of searches among remote desktop software worldwide, from 11.8% to 14%.
In September 2026, TeamViewer lost share of searches among remote desktop software worldwide, from 18% to 17.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chrome Remote Desktop’s and TeamViewer’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
TeamViewer
5 branded search terms
- remote desktop teamviewer
- teamviewer
- teamviewer app
- teamviewer remote desktop
- teamviewer software
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