Dymocks vs Readings:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Readings had more branded searches than Dymocks among bookstores in Australia. Readings had about 2,900 branded searches, while Dymocks had 2,400. Readings made up 0.97% of all bookstore searches we track, and Dymocks accounted for 0.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bookstores, Readings appeared in all three answers and Dymocks in one. Readings was mentioned before Dymocks in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Readings, about 21% more searches than Dymocks
Who does AI mention more?
Readings, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Readings, named ahead of Dymocks in 2 of 3 answers
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Top bookstores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Readings appeared in all three answers. Dymocks was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Readings was listed before Dymocks 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.
Books Kinokuniya3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Readings3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Avid Reader2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Archives Fine Books2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
QBD Books1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Dymocks1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Booktopia0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bookstore should I shop at in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bookstores in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bookstore in Australia for books and gifts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bookstores australia”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“independent bookstores”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 19, 2026.
Is Dymocks or Readings more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dymocks and Readings by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven bookstores we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Readings, Dymocks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QBD Books | Booktopia | Books Kinokuniya | Avid Reader | Archives Fine Books | Readings | Dymocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.4% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 40.7% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 35.6% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 47% | 38.4% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 44% | 39.5% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.6% | 43.2% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.94% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.7% | 36% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.95% |
| May 2026 | 42% | 42% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.2% | 43.8% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.2% | 41.2% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 39.5% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.1% | 36.6% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 0.8% |
How has the Dymocks and Readings comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Readings took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dymocks’ share of searches among bookstores in Australia moved from 1.1% to 0.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Readings’ share of searches among bookstores in Australia moved from 0.7% to 0.97%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia bookstores in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Readings rose from 7th to 6th among bookstores in Australia.
In September 2026, Dymocks fell from 6th to 7th among bookstores in Australia.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dymocks’ and Readings’ 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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