How popular isFitness First?
In September 2026, people searched for Fitness First by name about 40,500 times in Australia, a 33.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 7.1% of all Australia gym chain searches, placing Fitness First fifth out of eight chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gym chains, Fitness First appeared in two of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Fitness First is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Anytime FitnessShare of searches 52.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Revo FitnessShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Snap FitnessShare of searches 13%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Plus FitnessShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Fitness FirstShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top gym chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Fitness First was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Fitness First 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Jetts4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Anytime Fitness3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Revo Fitness3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Snap Fitness2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Plus Fitness2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Fitness First2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Goodlife Health Clubs2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
F45 Training0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about gym chains
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which gym should I join in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best gym chains in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest good gym membership in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gym near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gym membership”
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 gym chains compete with Fitness First?
Share of searches by month for Anytime Fitness, Revo Fitness, Snap Fitness, Plus Fitness, Fitness First, Jetts. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Anytime Fitness | Revo Fitness | Snap Fitness | Plus Fitness | Fitness First | Jetts | F45 Training | Goodlife Health Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.6% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.5% | 14.1% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.9% | 12.1% | 13% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.63% |
| Jan 2026 | 52% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.76% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.69% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.7% | 14.1% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| May 2026 | 51.5% | 14.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.6% | 14.4% | 12.9% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.77% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 14.4% | 13% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.77% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.1% | 14% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.8% | 14.4% | 13% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.77% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.8% | 301K | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 14.4% | 82.1K | -2.1% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 13% | 74K | -18.2% | -2.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.7% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -1.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.1% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.1% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.2% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.77% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points |
52.8%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
14.4%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 82.1K estimated branded searches, -2.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
13%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
8.7%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
7.1%
Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Jetts2.1%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.2%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.77%
Held 8th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Fitness First and its closest rivals
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7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Fitness First changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fitness First in Australia fell from 60.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fitness First’s share of searches among gym chains in Australia decreased from 8.5% to 7.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fitness First’s share of searches among gym chains in Australia peaked at 8.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 6.7% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fitness First fell from 4th to 5th among gym chains in Australia.
How did search popularity change for Australia gym chains in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Anytime Fitness gained share of searches among gym chains in Australia, from 50.1% to 52.8%.

In September 2026, Snap Fitness lost share of searches among gym chains in Australia, from 15.1% to 13%.

In September 2026, Plus Fitness lost share of searches among gym chains in Australia, from 10.1% to 8.7%.

In September 2026, Revo Fitness rose from 3rd to 2nd among gym chains in Australia.

Estimated monthly branded searches for F45 Training in Australia fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Jetts in Australia fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are Fitness First’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fitness First’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.
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