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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 support software worldwide. AnyDesk had about 6.1 million branded searches, while Chrome Remote Desktop had 1.5 million. AnyDesk made up 71.2% of all remote support software searches we track, and Chrome Remote Desktop accounted for 17.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote support software, AnyDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop each appeared in four of the five answers. Chrome Remote Desktop was mentioned before AnyDesk in three out of four answers that named either.

Among remote support software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

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

AnyDesk 6.1M searchesChrome Remote Desktop 1.5M searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.

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

Who does AI recommend more?

Chrome Remote Desktop, named ahead of AnyDesk in 3 of 4 answers

Chrome Remote Desktop first in 3AnyDesk first in 1

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Top remote support software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AnyDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop were each mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Chrome Remote Desktop was listed before AnyDesk in three out of four answers 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. AnyDesk4th
  5. Zoho Assist5th
  6. RustDesk6th
  7. LogMeIn–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • AnyDesk4 of 5Named in 2 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
  • Zoho Assist4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • TeamViewer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Splashtop4 of 5Named in 3 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
  • 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 seven remote support software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

AnyDesk and Chrome Remote Desktop among remote support 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
MonthAnyDeskChrome Remote DesktopRustDeskLogMeInZoho AssistTeamViewerSplashtop
Oct 202578.1%12.7%7%1.4%0.63%0.08%0.02%
Nov 202574.7%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.74%0.1%0.02%
Dec 202574.8%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.6%0.1%0.02%
Jan 202674.5%14.8%8.2%1.6%0.74%0.1%0.03%
Feb 202674.8%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.6%0.08%0.04%
Mar 202674.7%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.74%0.08%0.04%
Apr 202674.7%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.74%0.08%0.04%
May 202675%14.9%8.2%1.1%0.61%0.08%0.04%
Jun 202675%14.9%8.2%1.1%0.61%0.1%0.03%
Jul 202674.8%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.6%0.1%0.03%
Aug 202675%14.9%8.2%1.1%0.61%0.1%0.03%
Sep 202671.2%17.5%9.6%1.1%0.58%0.09%0.02%

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

3 findings

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop gained share of searches among remote support software worldwide, from 14.9% to 17.5%.

  2. In September 2026, AnyDesk lost share of searches among remote support software worldwide, from 75% to 71.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 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

1 branded search term

  • anydesk

Chrome Remote Desktop

1 branded search term

  • chrome remote desktop

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