Fantasy Grounds vs Shard Tabletop:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Fantasy Grounds had more branded searches than Shard Tabletop among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide. Fantasy Grounds had about 6,600 branded searches, while Shard Tabletop had 5,400. Fantasy Grounds made up 1.2% of all virtual tabletop platform searches we track, and Shard Tabletop accounted for 0.99%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about virtual tabletop platforms, Fantasy Grounds appeared in all five answers and Shard Tabletop in one. Fantasy Grounds was mentioned before Shard Tabletop in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Fantasy Grounds, about 22% more searches than Shard Tabletop
Who does AI mention more?
Fantasy Grounds, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Fantasy Grounds, named ahead of Shard Tabletop in every answer
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Top virtual tabletop platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fantasy Grounds appeared in all five answers. Shard Tabletop was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fantasy Grounds was listed before Shard Tabletop in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Roll205 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Foundry VTT5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Fantasy Grounds5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Owlbear Rodeo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tabletop Simulator2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TaleSpire1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Alchemy RPG1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shard Tabletop1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about virtual tabletop platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best virtual tabletop for running D&D online?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which virtual tabletop should my roleplaying group use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What platforms can I use to play D&D online with friends?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual tabletop”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best virtual tabletop”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Fantasy Grounds or Shard Tabletop more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fantasy Grounds and Shard Tabletop by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight virtual tabletop platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Fantasy Grounds, Shard Tabletop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Roll20 | Tabletop Simulator | Owlbear Rodeo | Foundry VTT | TaleSpire | Alchemy RPG | Fantasy Grounds | Shard Tabletop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 65.6% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% | 0.96% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 0.84% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.2% | 11% | 9% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.2% | 11% | 9% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.7% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 0.82% |
| May 2026 | 68.7% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.2% | 15.9% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.5% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.9% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Oct 2026 | 67.4% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.99% |
How has branded search for Fantasy Grounds and Shard Tabletop changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fantasy Grounds was ahead of Shard Tabletop in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Fantasy Grounds’ share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide moved from 3.2% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Shard Tabletop’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide moved from 0.96% to 0.99%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for virtual tabletop platforms worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fantasy Grounds worldwide fell 70.3% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 6.6K in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shard Tabletop worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in October 2026.
How are Fantasy Grounds’ and Shard Tabletop’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fantasy Grounds’ and Shard Tabletop’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.
Fantasy Grounds
1 branded search term
- fantasy grounds
Shard Tabletop
1 branded search term
- shard tabletop
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