OWNA vs Storypark:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Storypark had more branded searches than OWNA among childcare software in Australia. Storypark had about 246,000 branded searches, while OWNA had 27,800. Storypark made up 77.7% of all childcare software searches we track, and OWNA accounted for 8.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about childcare software, OWNA appeared in all five answers and Storypark in two. OWNA was mentioned before Storypark in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Storypark, about 9 searches for every 1 for OWNA
Who does AI mention more?
OWNA, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
OWNA, named ahead of Storypark in 3 of 4 answers
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Top childcare software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OWNA appeared in all five answers. Storypark was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. OWNA was listed before Storypark in three out of four answers.
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.
- OWNA5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xplor Education4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Storypark2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HubHello2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kidsoft2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kindyhub0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which childcare management software should my centre use in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best childcare software platforms in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best childcare software in Australia for a small long day care centre?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“childcare app”
- 1OWNA
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“childcare management software”
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.
Is OWNA or Storypark more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for OWNA and Storypark by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six childcare software we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Storypark, OWNA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Storypark | OWNA | HubHello | Kidsoft | Xplor Education | Kindyhub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.2% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.6% | 10.2% | 5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.4% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 2% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.2% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.1% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.1% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 81% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.7% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 81% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 81% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.7% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.1% |
How has the OWNA and Storypark comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Storypark was ahead of OWNA in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OWNA’s share of searches among childcare software in Australia held steady at 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 34K to 27.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Storypark’s share of searches among childcare software in Australia moved from 78.2% to 77.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 302K to 246K.
How did search popularity change for Australia childcare software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, OWNA gained share of searches among childcare software in Australia, from 7.5% to 8.8%.
In September 2026, Storypark lost share of searches among childcare software in Australia, from 81% to 77.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OWNA’s and Storypark’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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