Motorola vs TP-Link:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TP-Link had more branded searches than Motorola among modem router brands worldwide. TP-Link had about 33,100 branded searches, while Motorola had 2,020. TP-Link made up 1.6% 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, TP-Link appeared in all four answers and Motorola in three. TP-Link was mentioned before Motorola in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
TP-Link, about 16 searches for every 1 for Motorola
Who does AI mention more?
TP-Link, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
TP-Link, 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, TP-Link appeared in all four answers. Motorola was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. TP-Link 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
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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 Motorola or TP-Link more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Motorola and TP-Link 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 TP-Link, 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 Motorola and TP-Link comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TP-Link was ahead of Motorola in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TP-Link’s share of searches among modem router brands worldwide moved from 2% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for modem router brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Motorola’s and TP-Link’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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