Absco vs Ranbuild:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Absco had more branded searches than Ranbuild among shed suppliers in Australia. Absco had about 6,120 branded searches, while Ranbuild had 2,900. Absco made up 9.5% of all shed supplier searches we track, and Ranbuild accounted for 4.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shed suppliers, Absco appeared in two of the five answers and Ranbuild in one. Absco was mentioned before Ranbuild in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Absco, about 2 searches for every 1 for Ranbuild
Who does AI mention more?
Absco, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Ranbuild in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Absco, named ahead of Ranbuild in 2 of 2 answers
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Top shed suppliers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Absco was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ranbuild was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Absco was listed before Ranbuild in every answer that named either.
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.
Bunnings3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
EasyShed3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stratco3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Absco2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ranbuild1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Titan Garages and Sheds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sheds N Homes0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spanbilt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Steeline0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best brand of garden shed in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Who makes the best steel sheds and garages in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy a shed kit in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sheds”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden sheds”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 27, 2026.
Is Absco or Ranbuild more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Absco and Ranbuild by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine shed suppliers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Absco, Ranbuild. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bunnings | EasyShed | Stratco | Absco | Ranbuild | Titan Garages and Sheds | Sheds N Homes | Spanbilt | Steeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.28% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.4% | 24.3% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.2% | 24.2% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.4% | 24.3% | 19.9% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 39% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 8.8% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 36% | 24% | 19.6% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.34% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.5% | 23.7% | 19.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 36.3% | 24.2% | 19.8% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.2% | 24.1% | 19.7% | 8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 38% | 25.4% | 17% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.29% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.7% | 22.2% | 18.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.3% | 23.1% | 15.4% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.27% |
How has the Absco and Ranbuild comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Absco was ahead of Ranbuild in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Absco’s share of searches among shed suppliers in Australia moved from 9.7% to 9.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.3K to 6.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ranbuild’s share of searches among shed suppliers in Australia moved from 5.1% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.8K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia shed suppliers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Absco gained share of searches among shed suppliers in Australia, from 9% to 9.5%.
Ranbuild’s share of searches among shed suppliers in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.7% to 4.5% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Absco’s and Ranbuild’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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