How popular isCommSec?
In September 2026, people searched for CommSec by name about 169,000 times in Australia, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 7.5% of all Australia micro-investing app searches, placing CommSec fifth out of six apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about micro-investing apps, CommSec appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.
CommSec is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
PearlerShare of searches 25.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RaizShare of searches 25.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SpaceshipShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SharesiesShare of searches 16.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
CommSecShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top micro-investing apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CommSec appeared in all five answers. CommSec is the most recommended of the six.
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.
- CommSec5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Pearler4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Raiz4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Spaceship4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sharesies3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stockspot0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best micro-investing app in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which investing app is best for beginners in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app to invest small amounts of money in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“micro investing app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“investing app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Which micro-investing apps compete with CommSec?
Share of searches by month for Pearler, Raiz, Spaceship, Sharesies, CommSec, Stockspot. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pearler | Raiz | Spaceship | Sharesies | CommSec | Stockspot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.5% | 25.5% | 16.6% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 24% | 24% | 19.4% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.3% | 26.3% | 16.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.1% | 24.6% | 11% | 16.4% | 9% | 9% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.2% | 28.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.6% | 23.4% | 15.4% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 13.9% | 31.2% | 34.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| May 2026 | 24.8% | 24.8% | 19% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.4% | 27.5% | 15.4% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.6% | 31.3% | 13.8% | 14% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.9% | 30.4% | 16% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.2% | 25.2% | 17.9% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 25.2% | 12.1K | -18.2% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 25.2% | 12.1K | -33.1% | -5.3 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.9% | 8.6K | -9.5% | +1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 16.8% | 8.1K | 0% | +3.2 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 7.5% | 3.6K | 0% | +1.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 7.5% | 3.6K | -33.3% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
1.
Pearler25.2%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
Raiz25.2%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -5.3 points.
17.9%
Held 3rd. 8.6K estimated branded searches, -9.5% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
16.8%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
5.
CommSec7.5%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
7.5%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
CommSec sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “commsec pocket”.
Compare popularity between CommSec and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for CommSec changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CommSec in Australia fell from 253K to 169K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CommSec’s share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia decreased from 9.3% to 7.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CommSec’s share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia peaked at 9.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 6.1% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for Australia micro-investing apps in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, CommSec overtook Stockspot to rank 5th among micro-investing apps in Australia, with 7.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Sharesies gained share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia, from 13.6% to 16.8%.
In September 2026, Spaceship gained share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia, from 16% to 17.9%.
In September 2026, Raiz lost share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia, from 30.4% to 25.2%.
In September 2026, Stockspot lost share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia, from 9.1% to 7.5%.
In September 2026, Pearler rose from 2nd to 1st among micro-investing apps in Australia.
How are CommSec’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CommSec’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.
- commsec
- commsec pocket
Who owns CommSec?
CommSec is owned by Commonwealth Bank. Brandwave also tracks 
CommBank and 
Unloan, owned by the same company, in Australia.
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Where does CommSec compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share trading platforms | 1st of 9 | 56% | Show ranking |
| Micro-investing apps | 5th of 6 | 7.5% | Shown above |
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