Bookstores in Australia:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, QBD Books was the most searched among bookstores in Australia, with an estimated 124K branded searches and 52.4% estimated Share of Search within this set.
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Compare the bookstores shoppers use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for QBD Books, Booktopia. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | QBD Books | Booktopia | Dymocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.2% | 46.5% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.1% | 46.6% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.7% | 41.6% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.4% | 44.5% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.1% | 46.7% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.3% | 51.5% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.2% | 44.6% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.3% | 51.5% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 49.5% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.2% | 46.5% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.4% | 46.6% | 1% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.4% | 124K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 46.6% | 110K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1% | 2.4K | -17.2% | -0.2 points |
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Which brand is most popular in search among bookstores in Australia?
3 brands
In September 2026, QBD Books was the most searched among bookstores in Australia, with an estimated 124K branded searches and 52.4% estimated Share of Search within this set. Booktopia is in 2nd place, 5.7 percentage points behind at 46.6% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QBD Books | 52.2% → 52.4% | 56.7%Dec 2025 | 47.3%Mar 2026 | 1st |
 Booktopia | 46.5% → 46.6% | 51.5%Mar 2026 | 41.6%Dec 2025 | 2nd |
 Dymocks | 1.2% → 1% | 1.7%Dec 2025 | 1%Sep 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QBD Books’ estimated Share of Search among bookstores in Australia peaked at 56.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 47.3% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Booktopia’s estimated Share of Search among bookstores in Australia peaked at 51.5% in March 2026 and was lowest at 41.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QBD Books, Booktopia and Dymocks held steady: their estimated Share of Search among bookstores in Australia each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for Australia bookstores in September 2026?
2 changes
QBD Books’ estimated Share of Search among bookstores in Australia has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 47.3% to 52.4% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Dymocks in Australia fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
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