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Chrome Remote Desktop vs TeamViewer:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop had more branded searches than TeamViewer among remote support software worldwide. Chrome Remote Desktop had about 1.5 million branded searches, while TeamViewer had 8,100. Chrome Remote Desktop made up 17.5% of all remote support software searches we track, and TeamViewer accounted for 0.09%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote support software, Chrome Remote Desktop and TeamViewer each appeared in four of the five answers. TeamViewer was mentioned before Chrome Remote Desktop in three out of five answers.

Among remote support software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Chrome Remote Desktop, about 185 searches for every 1 for TeamViewer

Chrome Remote Desktop 1.5M searchesTeamViewer 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.

Chrome Remote Desktop in 4 of 5TeamViewer in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

TeamViewer, named ahead of Chrome Remote Desktop in 3 of 5 answers

TeamViewer first in 3Chrome Remote Desktop first in 2

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Top remote support 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. TeamViewer was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two 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.

  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 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 seven remote support software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Chrome Remote Desktop and TeamViewer among remote support software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Chrome Remote Desktop, TeamViewer. 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 Chrome Remote Desktop and TeamViewer comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

1 change

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

How are branded searches counted?

2 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

1 branded search term

  • remote desktop teamviewer

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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