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GeForce Now vs Xbox Game Pass:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, GeForce Now had more branded searches than Xbox Game Pass among online game platforms worldwide. GeForce Now had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Xbox Game Pass had 1.5 million. GeForce Now made up 0.81% of all online game platform searches we track, and Xbox Game Pass accounted for 0.54%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online game platforms, Xbox Game Pass appeared in four of the five answers and GeForce Now in three. GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among online game platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

GeForce Now, about 49% more searches than Xbox Game Pass

GeForce Now 2.2M searchesXbox Game Pass 1.5M searches

Who does AI mention more?

Xbox Game Pass, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, GeForce Now in 3

Xbox Game Pass in 4 of 5GeForce Now in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

GeForce Now first in 2Xbox Game Pass first in 2

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Top online game platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Xbox Game Pass was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. GeForce Now was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Steam1st
  2. Epic Games2nd
  3. Roblox3rd
  4. GeForce Now4th
  5. Poki5th
  6. Xbox Game Pass6th
  7. Amazon Luna7th
  8. CrazyGames8th
  9. Minecraft–
  10. EA–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Epic Games5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Steam5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Poki4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Xbox Game Pass4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Roblox3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GeForce Now3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • CrazyGames2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Amazon Luna2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Minecraft0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • EA0 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 GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten online game platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass among online game platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPokiRobloxCrazyGamesMinecraftEpic GamesGeForce NowEAXbox Game PassAmazon LunaSteam
Oct 202540.4%32.9%12.1%8.1%3.6%0.6%0.89%1.1%0.15%0.07%
Nov 202535.5%35.5%13.1%8.8%4.8%0.79%0.64%0.64%0.24%0.09%
Dec 202536.6%29.8%9%9%13.4%0.81%0.54%0.54%0.16%0.11%
Jan 202635.3%35.3%10.6%10.6%5.8%0.78%0.64%0.64%0.19%0.11%
Feb 202639.4%32.5%11.9%9.7%4.3%0.71%0.59%0.59%0.18%0.1%
Mar 202642.4%28.4%12.7%10.4%3.8%0.77%0.63%0.63%0.13%0.08%
Apr 202644.7%30%11%9%3.3%0.66%0.54%0.54%0.2%0.07%
May 202643.3%29%13%8.7%3.9%0.64%0.64%0.64%0.16%0.09%
Jun 202644.7%29.9%11%9%3.3%0.66%0.66%0.44%0.2%0.2%
Jul 202648.2%26.4%9.7%9.7%3.6%0.71%0.71%0.47%0.26%0.26%
Aug 202646.9%25.7%11.5%9.4%4.2%0.85%0.69%0.46%0.21%0.14%
Sep 202644.6%29.9%10.9%9%3.3%0.81%0.66%0.54%0.2%0.07%

How has the GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: GeForce Now took it in November 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GeForce Now’s share of searches among online game platforms worldwide moved from 0.6% to 0.81%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8M to 2.2M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xbox Game Pass’ share of searches among online game platforms worldwide moved from 1.1% to 0.54%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4M to 1.5M.

How did search popularity change for online game platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for GeForce Now worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.8M to 2.2M in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Xbox Game Pass worldwide fell 55.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.4M to 1.5M in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GeForce Now’s and Xbox Game Pass’ 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.

GeForce Now

1 branded search term

  • geforce now

Xbox Game Pass

1 branded search term

  • xbox game pass

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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