Bunnings vs Reece:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bunnings had more branded searches than Reece among bathroom retailers in Australia. Bunnings had about 8,100 branded searches, while Reece had 4,400. Bunnings made up 7.5% of all bathroom retailer searches we track, and Reece accounted for 4.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bathroom retailers, Reece appeared in four of the five answers and Bunnings in two. Reece was mentioned before Bunnings in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Bunnings, about 84% more searches than Reece
Who does AI mention more?
Reece, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bunnings in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Reece, named ahead of Bunnings in 3 of 4 answers
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Top bathroom retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Reece was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bunnings was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Reece was listed before Bunnings 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.
The Blue Space5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Reece4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bunnings2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tradelink1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Highgrove Bathrooms1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ABI Interiors1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bathroom Sales Direct1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Bathroom Warehouse0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bathroom retailers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the best place to buy a bathroom vanity in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Australian shops have the best range of tapware and bathroom fittings?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I buy affordable bathroom fittings online in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bathroom vanities”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bathroom supplies”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 28, 2026.
Is Bunnings or Reece more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bunnings and Reece by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight bathroom retailers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Bunnings, Reece. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tradelink | Highgrove Bathrooms | ABI Interiors | Bunnings | The Blue Space | Bathroom Sales Direct | Reece | Bathroom Warehouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 26% | 21.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 32% | 26.1% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.8% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.5% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 29% | 29% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.6% | 25.8% | 21.2% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.7% | 27.7% | 22.7% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 25.9% | 25.9% | 25.9% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.7% | 31.4% | 21% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.5% | 27.5% | 22.5% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.5% | 27.5% | 22.5% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.8% | 25.2% | 20.6% | 7.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% |
Bunnings sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “bunnings bathroom vanity”.
How has the Bunnings and Reece comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bunnings was ahead of Reece in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bunnings’ share of searches among bathroom retailers in Australia moved from 5.2% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reece’s share of searches among bathroom retailers in Australia moved from 4.2% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for Australia bathroom retailers in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, The Blue Space overtook Bathroom Sales Direct and Reece to rank 5th among bathroom retailers in Australia, with 5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Bunnings gained share of searches among bathroom retailers in Australia, from 6.7% to 7.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Reece in Australia fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bunnings’ and Reece’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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