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Betta vs JB Hi-Fi:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, JB Hi-Fi had more branded searches than Betta among electronics retailers in Australia. JB Hi-Fi had about 2.7 million branded searches, while Betta had 72,600. JB Hi-Fi made up 56% of all electronics retailer searches we track, and Betta accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about electronics retailers, JB Hi-Fi appeared in three of the four answers and Betta in two. JB Hi-Fi was mentioned before Betta in every answer.

Among electronics retailers in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

JB Hi-Fi, about 38 searches for every 1 for Betta

JB Hi-Fi 2.7M searchesBetta 72.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

JB Hi-Fi, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Betta in 2

JB Hi-Fi in 3 of 4Betta in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

JB Hi-Fi, named ahead of Betta in every answer

JB Hi-Fi first in 3Betta never first

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Top electronics retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, JB Hi-Fi was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Betta was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. JB Hi-Fi was listed before Betta in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. JB Hi-Fi1st
  2. The Good Guys2nd
  3. PLE Computers3rd
  4. Appliances Online4th
  5. Betta5th
  6. Harvey Norman–
  7. Kogan–
  8. Bing Lee–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • JB Hi-Fi3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • The Good Guys3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Appliances Online3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Betta2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • PLE Computers2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Harvey Norman0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Kogan0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Bing Lee0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about electronics retailers

4 answers

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 Betta or JB Hi-Fi more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Betta and JB Hi-Fi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight electronics retailers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Betta and JB Hi-Fi among electronics retailers in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for JB Hi-Fi, Betta. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJB Hi-FiHarvey NormanThe Good GuysKoganAppliances OnlineBing LeeBettaPLE Computers
Oct 202555.1%16.4%17.1%4%3.3%1.5%1.4%1.1%
Nov 202555.4%16.6%17.2%4.1%2.7%1.8%1.2%0.92%
Dec 202555.9%16.8%17.3%4.1%2.2%1.5%1.2%0.92%
Jan 202649%21.8%16.4%4.4%3.6%2%1.6%1.2%
Feb 202651%18.7%17.1%4.6%3.8%2.1%1.6%1.3%
Mar 202652.1%19%16.2%4.7%3.8%1.7%1.4%1.1%
Apr 202647.7%21.3%18.1%4.3%4.3%1.9%1.3%1.2%
May 202646.9%21%17.8%5.2%4.2%1.9%1.6%1.4%
Jun 202649.2%18%18.7%4.4%4.4%2.4%1.6%1.2%
Jul 202648.6%17.9%18.5%5.3%4.4%2%1.9%1.5%
Aug 202648.8%17.9%18.5%5.4%4.4%2%1.6%1.5%
Sep 202656%16.8%15.4%4.1%3.4%1.5%1.5%1.3%

How has the Betta and JB Hi-Fi comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • JB Hi-Fi was ahead of Betta in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Betta’s share of searches among electronics retailers in Australia moved from 1.4% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 86.1K to 72.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JB Hi-Fi’s share of searches among electronics retailers in Australia moved from 55.1% to 56%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4M to 2.7M.

How did search popularity change for Australia electronics retailers in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, JB Hi-Fi gained share of searches among electronics retailers in Australia, from 48.8% to 56%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Betta in Australia fell 15.7% over 12 measured months, from 86.1K to 72.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Betta’s and JB Hi-Fi’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.

Betta

2 branded search terms

  • betta
  • betta electrical

JB Hi-Fi

2 branded search terms

  • jb hi fi
  • jb hifi

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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