Remote access software in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, TeamViewer was the most searched among remote access software in New Zealand, with an estimated 7.6K branded searches and 39.9% estimated Share of Search within this set.
TeamViewer39.9%
AnyDesk30.5%
Chrome Remote Desktop17%
RustDesk7.7%
Splashtop4.9%
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Compare the remote desktop and remote support tools New Zealand IT teams and households use. 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 TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, RustDesk, Splashtop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | TeamViewer | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | RustDesk | Splashtop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.8% | 27.9% | 15% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.6% | 31% | 14.3% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.2% | 31.6% | 14.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.7% | 28.6% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 5% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.6% | 30.4% | 16.5% | 6% | 4.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.9% | 27.2% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 29.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| May 2026 | 42.6% | 30.7% | 16.7% | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 28.9% | 19.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.6% | 27.6% | 18.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.9% | 30.5% | 17% | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.9% | 7.6K | -1.2% | -2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.5% | 5.8K | +16.5% | +2.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17% | 3.2K | -1.2% | -1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.7% | 1.5K | +27% | +1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.9% | 930 | -3.1% | -0.4 points |
39.9%
held 1st · 7.6K estimated branded searches · -1.2% vs prior month · -2.7 points
2.
AnyDesk30.5%
held 2nd · 5.8K estimated branded searches · +16.5% vs prior month · +2.9 points
held 3rd · 3.2K estimated branded searches · -1.2% vs prior month · -1.1 points
4.
RustDesk7.7%
held 4th · 1.5K estimated branded searches · +27% vs prior month · +1.3 points
4.9%
held 5th · 930 estimated branded searches · -3.1% vs prior month · -0.4 points
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Which brand is most popular in search among remote access software in New Zealand?
5 brands
In August 2026, TeamViewer was the most searched among remote access software in New Zealand, with an estimated 7.6K branded searches and 39.9% estimated Share of Search within this set. AnyDesk is in 2nd place, 9.4 percentage points behind at 30.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8% → 39.9% | 46.8%Oct 2025 | 39.9%Aug 2026 | 1st | |
| 27.9% → 30.5% | 31.6%Dec 2025 | 27.2%Mar 2026 | 2nd | |
| 15% → 17% | 19.2%Jun 2026 | 14.1%Dec 2025 | 3rd | |
| 5.6% → 7.7% | 7.7%Aug 2026 | 5.3%Mar 2026 | 4th | |
| 4.8% → 4.9% | 5.8%Jun 2026 | 4.2%May 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, TeamViewer’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand decreased from 46.8% to 39.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AnyDesk’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand increased from 27.9% to 30.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand increased from 15% to 17%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RustDesk’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand increased from 5.6% to 7.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AnyDesk’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand peaked at 31.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 27.2% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand peaked at 19.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 14.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RustDesk’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand peaked at 7.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 5.3% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Splashtop’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand peaked at 5.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 4.2% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Splashtop held steady: its estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand remote access software in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, AnyDesk gained estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand, from 27.6% to 30.5%.

In August 2026, RustDesk gained estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 7.7%.

In August 2026, TeamViewer lost estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand, from 42.6% to 39.9%.

In August 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop lost estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand, from 18.1% to 17%.

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