Kitchen retailers in Australia:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, IKEA was the most searched kitchen retailer in Australia, accounting for 36.7% of all searches among the seven retailers we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, IKEA was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. IKEA was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses that gave a list.
IKEAShare of searches 36.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KaboodleShare of searches 30%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
KinsmanShare of searches 13.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Freedom KitchensShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Kitchen ConnectionShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top kitchen retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, IKEA was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. IKEA was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Kaboodle and Dan Kitchens tied for second. Kinsman, which ranked third in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
IKEA4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kaboodle2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
KitchenKraft2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dan Kitchens2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Freedom Kitchens1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kinsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kitchen Connection0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Who's the best company for a new kitchen in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flat pack kitchen brand is best value?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy kitchen cabinets for a renovation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen cabinets”
- 1
IKEA
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flat pack kitchens”
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 kitchen retailers do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each kitchen retailer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven kitchen retailers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for IKEA, Kaboodle, Kinsman, Freedom Kitchens, Kitchen Connection. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | IKEA | Kaboodle | Kinsman | Freedom Kitchens | Kitchen Connection | KitchenKraft | Dan Kitchens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.3% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 0.64% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 44% | 29.4% | 5.8% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 0.78% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.7% | 35% | 4.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.61% | 0.32% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.7% | 30.5% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.53% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.5% | 30.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.65% | 0.53% |
| Mar 2026 | 44% | 29.4% | 5.8% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 0.78% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 30.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 0.66% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 41.7% | 34.1% | 4.4% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.9% | 30% | 4% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 0.79% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.1% | 30.9% | 4.8% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 0.36% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 29.6% | 5.9% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.7% | 30% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 0.35% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.7% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -7.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 13.4% | 5.4K | +125% | +7.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 8.9% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 8.9% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.8% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.35% | 140 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
IKEA36.7%
Held 1st. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -7.7 points.
2.
Kaboodle30%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.
Kinsman13.4%
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +125% vs prior month. Share +7.5 points.
8.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
8.9%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.8%
Held 6th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.35%
Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
IKEA sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “ikea kitchen”.
Which brand is most popular in search among kitchen retailers in Australia?
7 brands
In September 2026, IKEA was the most searched among kitchen retailers in Australia, with an estimated 14.8K branded searches, 36.7% of all searches for the seven we track. Kaboodle is in 2nd place, 6.7 percentage points behind at 30%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.3% → 36.7% | 46.1%Jul 2026 | 36.7%Sep 2026 | 1st | |
| 29.5% → 30% | 35%Dec 2025 | 29.4%Mar 2026 | 2nd | |
| 4.8% → 13.4% | 13.4%Sep 2026 | 4%Jun 2026 | 5th → 3rd | |
| 13.2% → 8.9% | 13.2%Oct 2025 | 8.4%Dec 2025 | 3rd → 4th | |
| 7.2% → 8.9% | 9.1%Jan 2026 | 7.2%Oct 2025 | 4th → 5th | |
| 0.64% → 1.8% | 2.2%Aug 2026 | 0.53%Jan 2026 | 6th | |
| 0.34% → 0.35% | 0.53%Feb 2026 | 0.29%Jan 2026 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IKEA’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia decreased from 44.3% to 36.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kinsman’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia increased from 4.8% to 13.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freedom Kitchens’ share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia decreased from 13.2% to 8.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kitchen Connection’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia increased from 7.2% to 8.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KitchenKraft’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia increased from 0.64% to 1.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IKEA’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia peaked at 46.1% in July 2026 and was lowest at 36.7% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kaboodle’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia peaked at 35% in December 2025 and was lowest at 29.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kinsman’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia peaked at 13.4% in September 2026 and was lowest at 4% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freedom Kitchens’ share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia peaked at 13.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 8.4% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kitchen Connection’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia peaked at 9.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 7.2% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KitchenKraft’s share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia peaked at 2.2% in August 2026 and was lowest at 0.53% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kinsman rose from 5th to 3rd among kitchen retailers in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freedom Kitchens fell from 3rd to 4th among kitchen retailers in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kitchen Connection fell from 4th to 5th among kitchen retailers in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kaboodle and Dan Kitchens held steady: their share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for Australia kitchen retailers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Kinsman overtook Freedom Kitchens and Kitchen Connection to rank 3rd among kitchen retailers in Australia, with 13.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, IKEA lost share of searches among kitchen retailers in Australia, from 44.3% to 36.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for KitchenKraft in Australia rose 125% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 720 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Freedom Kitchens in Australia fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 3.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Kaboodle in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Dan Kitchens in Australia fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted for kitchen retailers?
7 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among kitchen retailers comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
IKEA
1 branded search term
- ikea kitchen
Kaboodle
1 branded search term
- kaboodle
Kinsman
1 branded search term
- kinsman kitchens
Freedom Kitchens
1 branded search term
- freedom kitchens
Kitchen Connection
1 branded search term
- kitchen connection
KitchenKraft
1 branded search term
- kitchenkraft
Dan Kitchens
1 branded search term
- dan kitchens
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