AnyDesk vs RustDesk:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, AnyDesk had more branded searches than RustDesk among remote access software in New Zealand. AnyDesk was estimated to have 5.8K branded searches compared to RustDesk’s 1.5K, and held a 30.5% Share of Search versus RustDesk’s 7.7%.
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Which is more popular in search, AnyDesk or RustDesk?
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 AnyDesk, RustDesk. 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the AnyDesk and RustDesk comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AnyDesk was ahead of RustDesk in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AnyDesk’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand moved from 27.9% to 30.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RustDesk’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand moved from 5.6% to 7.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2K to 1.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand remote access software in August 2026?
2 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%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AnyDesk’s and RustDesk’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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