RustDesk vs Splashtop:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, RustDesk had more branded searches than Splashtop among remote access software in New Zealand. RustDesk was estimated to have 1.5K branded searches compared to Splashtop’s 930, and held a 7.7% Share of Search versus Splashtop’s 4.9%.
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Which is more popular in search, RustDesk or Splashtop?
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 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the RustDesk and Splashtop comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Splashtop took it in June 2026, RustDesk took it in July 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Splashtop’s estimated Share of Search among remote access software in New Zealand moved from 4.8% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 930.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand remote access software in August 2026?
1 change
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 RustDesk’s and Splashtop’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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