Absco vs Stratco:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Stratco had more branded searches than Absco among shed suppliers in Australia. Stratco had about 9,900 branded searches, while Absco had 6,120. Stratco made up 15.4% of all shed supplier searches we track, and Absco accounted for 9.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shed suppliers, Stratco appeared in three of the five answers and Absco in two. Absco was mentioned before Stratco in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Stratco, about 62% more searches than Absco
Who does AI mention more?
Stratco, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Absco in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Absco, named ahead of Stratco in 2 of 3 answers
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Top shed suppliers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Stratco was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the 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. Absco was listed before Stratco in two out of three 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.
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
See every answer about shed suppliers
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 Stratco more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Absco and Stratco 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 Stratco, Absco. 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 Stratco comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Stratco was ahead of Absco 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, Stratco’s share of searches among shed suppliers in Australia moved from 24.1% to 15.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 9.9K.
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%.
In September 2026, Stratco lost share of searches among shed suppliers in Australia, from 18.2% to 15.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Absco’s and Stratco’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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