ASUS vs Motorola:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ASUS had more branded searches than Motorola among modem router brands worldwide. ASUS had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Motorola had 2,020. ASUS made up 90.7% of all modem router brand searches we track, and Motorola accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about modem router brands, ASUS and Motorola each appeared in three of the four answers. ASUS was mentioned before Motorola in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
ASUS, about 906 searches for every 1 for Motorola
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
ASUS, named ahead of Motorola in every answer
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Top modem router brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, ASUS was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Motorola was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. ASUS was listed before Motorola in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
ASUS1st
TP-Link2nd
NETGEAR3rd
ARRIS SURFboard4th
Motorola5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
NETGEAR4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
TP-Link4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
ASUS3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ARRIS SURFboard3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Motorola3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about modem router brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which modem router brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best modem router brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best modem router brand for fast home internet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wifi router modem”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“router modem combo”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is ASUS or Motorola more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ASUS and Motorola by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five modem router brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for ASUS, Motorola. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ASUS | NETGEAR | TP-Link | ARRIS SURFboard | Motorola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.8% | 8% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.8% | 8% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.7% | 8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 88.8% | 8% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.3% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.97% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.9% | 8% | 2% | 0.97% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.4% | 8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 88.8% | 8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 90.6% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.99% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.3% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 90.3% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.97% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 90.7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.1% |
How has the ASUS and Motorola comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ASUS was ahead of Motorola in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASUS’s share of searches among modem router brands worldwide moved from 88.8% to 90.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Motorola’s share of searches among modem router brands worldwide moved from 0.13% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.6K to 2K.
How did search popularity change for modem router brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Motorola worldwide fell 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.6K to 2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ASUS’s and Motorola’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.
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