How popular isSesame?
In September 2026, people searched for Sesame by name about 9,100 times in the United States, a 35.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.1% of all United States telemedicine app searches, placing Sesame fifth out of seven apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telemedicine apps, Sesame appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Sesame is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
TeladocShare of searches 67.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MDLIVEShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Doctor on DemandShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PlushCareShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SesameShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top telemedicine apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sesame was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sesame is the third most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Teladoc4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MDLIVE3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Doctor on Demand3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sesame3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amwell2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- PlushCare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
K Health0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about telemedicine apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telemedicine app should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telemedicine apps in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telemedicine app in the US for a quick doctor visit?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual doctor visit”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telemedicine app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Which telemedicine apps compete with Sesame?
Share of searches by month for Teladoc, MDLIVE, Doctor on Demand, PlushCare, Sesame, Amwell. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Teladoc | MDLIVE | Doctor on Demand | PlushCare | Sesame | Amwell | K Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.7% | 13% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 63% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.5% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 7% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.8% | 11% | 11% | 6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.7% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 64.6% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.4% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.6% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.9% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 67.3% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 67.3% | 198K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.3% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.2% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 9.1K | -16.5% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.2% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.8% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Teladoc67.3%
Held 1st. 198K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.
MDLIVE11.3%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
9.2%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Sesame3.1%
Held 5th. 9.1K estimated branded searches, -16.5% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.
Amwell2.2%
Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
K Health1.8%
Held 7th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Sesame changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sesame in the United States rose from 6.7K to 9.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sesame’s share of searches among telemedicine apps in the United States increased from 2.2% to 3.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sesame’s share of searches among telemedicine apps in the United States peaked at 4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 2.2% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sesame rose from 6th to 5th among telemedicine apps in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States telemedicine apps in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Sesame lost share of searches among telemedicine apps in the United States, from 3.7% to 3.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Amwell 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 PlushCare in the United States fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 14.8K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for MDLIVE in the United States fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for K Health in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Doctor on Demand in the United States fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How are Sesame’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sesame’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- sesame care
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Where does Sesame compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online prescription services | 6th of 7 | 0.61% | Show ranking |
| Telehealth platforms | 5th of 7 | 2.6% | Show ranking |
| Telemedicine apps | 5th of 7 | 3.1% | Shown above |
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