Apple TV vs Chromecast:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Apple TV had more branded searches than Chromecast among video streaming devices worldwide. Apple TV was estimated to have 6.1M branded searches compared to Chromecast’s 450K, and held a 40.2% Share of Search versus Chromecast’s 3%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Apple TV or Chromecast?
Compare the video streaming devices people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Apple TV, Chromecast. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Apple TV | Xiaomi | Roku | Amazon Fire TV | Chromecast | Nvidia Shield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 47.7% | 11.7% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.9% | 43.9% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.4% | 44.5% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.8% | 47.5% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.5% | 47.2% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.4% | 48.4% | 11.9% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.5% | 44.7% | 11% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 0.66% |
| May 2026 | 36.6% | 44.8% | 11% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.6% | 43.6% | 13% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.7% | 43.7% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.96% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.2% | 40.2% | 12% | 3.8% | 3% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Apple TV and Chromecast comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Apple TV was ahead of Chromecast in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Apple TV’s estimated Share of Search among video streaming devices worldwide moved from 31.9% to 40.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5M to 6.1M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chromecast’s estimated Share of Search among video streaming devices worldwide moved from 2.9% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 450K.
How did search popularity change for video streaming devices worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
In August 2026, Apple TV overtook Xiaomi to take the highest estimated Share of Search among video streaming devices worldwide, at 40.2%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apple TV’s and Chromecast’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.
Apple TV
1 branded search term
- apple tv
Chromecast
1 branded search term
- google chromecast
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