How popular isCove?
In September 2026, people searched for Cove by name about 8,100 times in the United States, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.2% of all United States home security company searches, placing Cove fifth out of eight companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home security companies, Cove appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Cove is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
ADTShare of searches 43.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SimpliSafeShare of searches 24%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VivintShare of searches 24%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Brinks HomeShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CoveShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top home security companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cove was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Cove is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
SimpliSafe1st
ADT2nd
Vivint3rd
Ring4th
Cove5th
Brinks Home–
Frontpoint–
abode–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SimpliSafe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ring5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ADT4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vivint4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cove2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Brinks Home0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Frontpoint0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
abode0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about home security companies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which home security company should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best home security systems in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best home security system in the US without a long contract?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home security systems”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best home security system”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which home security companies compete with Cove?
Share of searches by month for ADT, SimpliSafe, Vivint, Brinks Home, Cove. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ADT | SimpliSafe | Vivint | Brinks Home | Cove | Ring | Frontpoint | abode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.1% | 25.2% | 20.6% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.55% |
| Nov 2025 | 39% | 31.8% | 21.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.5% | 27.7% | 22.8% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.2% | 25.2% | 20.7% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.82% | 0.55% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.9% | 24.1% | 24.1% | 4% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.85% | 0.64% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.3% | 27.6% | 22.6% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.91% | 0.8% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.7% | 26% | 26% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.91% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 41.7% | 22.9% | 27.9% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.8% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.3% | 22.6% | 27.6% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 22.7% | 27.7% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.83% | 0.61% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 24.2% | 24.2% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.79% | 0.78% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.8% | 24% | 24% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.77% | 0.42% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.8% | 301K | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24% | 165K | -17.9% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24% | 165K | -17.9% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.9% | 33.7K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 8.1K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.96% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.77% | 5.3K | -18.5% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.42% | 2.9K | -19.4% | 0 points |
1.
ADT43.8%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
24%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.
Vivint24%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.9%
Held 4th. 33.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.
Cove1.2%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Ring0.96%
Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.77%
Held 7th. 5.3K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
abode0.42%
Held 8th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Cove changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cove in the United States fell from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cove’s share of searches among home security companies in the United States held steady at 1.2%.
How did search popularity change for United States home security companies in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Brinks Home gained share of searches among home security companies in the United States, from 4.1% to 4.9%.

In September 2026, ADT lost share of searches among home security companies in the United States, from 44.3% to 43.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for abode in the United States fell 34.1% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ring in the United States fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Frontpoint in the United States fell 26.4% over 12 measured months, from 7.2K to 5.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cove in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in September 2026.
How are Cove’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cove’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- cove security
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