How popular isFergus?
In September 2026, people searched for Fergus by name about 350 times in Australia, an 18.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.53% of all Australia trade job management software searches, placing Fergus sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trade job management software, Fergus appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Fergus is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
ServiceM8Share of searches 40.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TradifyShare of searches 27.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SimproShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
AroFloShare of searches 12.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
FergusShare of searches 0.53%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top trade job management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fergus was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Fergus is the third 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.
ServiceM85 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tradify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Simpro4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
AroFlo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fergus4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jobber0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which job management software should my trade business use in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best job management apps for tradies in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best job management software in Australia for a small plumbing business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“job management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tradie app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Which trade job management software compete with Fergus?
Share of searches by month for ServiceM8, Tradify, Simpro, AroFlo, Jobber, Fergus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ServiceM8 | Tradify | Simpro | AroFlo | Jobber | Fergus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.7% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 5% | 0.75% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.6% | 21% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 5% | 0.87% |
| Dec 2025 | 38% | 25.4% | 13.8% | 17% | 5% | 0.82% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.9% | 24.6% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 4.8% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.9% | 28.5% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 38% | 25.4% | 17% | 13.9% | 5% | 0.74% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.6% | 28.2% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 0.64% |
| May 2026 | 34.6% | 28.2% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 0.72% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.6% | 26.5% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 4.2% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.7% | 26.5% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 4.2% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 17.4% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 58% | 0.31% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.8% | 27.2% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 0.53% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 40.8% | 27.1K | 0% | +23.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 27.2% | 18.1K | 0% | +15.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 14.9% | 9.9K | 0% | +8.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.2% | 8.1K | -18.2% | +5.8 points | |
| 5, moved from 1st to 5th | 4.4% | 2.9K | -96.8% | -53.7 pointsmoved from 1st to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.53% | 350 | -27.1% | +0.2 points |
40.8%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +23.4 points.
2.
Tradify27.2%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +15.6 points.
3.
Simpro14.9%
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +8.6 points.
4.
AroFlo12.2%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +5.8 points.
5.
Jobber4.4%
Moved from 1st to 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -96.8% vs prior month. Share -53.7 points.
6.
Fergus0.53%
Held 6th. 350 estimated branded searches, -27.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Fergus and its closest rivals
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5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Fergus changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fergus in Australia fell from 430 to 350.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fergus’ share of searches among trade job management software in Australia held steady, from 0.75% to 0.53%.
How did search popularity change for Australia trade job management software in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, ServiceM8 overtook Jobber to become the leader among trade job management software in Australia, with 40.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Tradify overtook Jobber to rank 2nd among trade job management software in Australia, with 27.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Simpro overtook Jobber and AroFlo to rank 3rd among trade job management software in Australia, with 14.9% of the searches.

In September 2026, AroFlo gained share of searches among trade job management software in Australia, from 6.3% to 12.2%.

In September 2026, Jobber lost share of searches among trade job management software in Australia, from 58% to 4.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fergus in Australia fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 430 to 350 in September 2026.
How are Fergus’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fergus’ 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.
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