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eBay vs Kogan:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, eBay had more branded searches than Kogan among online marketplaces in Australia. eBay had about 1.3 million branded searches, while Kogan had 201,000. eBay made up 21% of all online marketplace searches we track, and Kogan accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online marketplaces, eBay appeared in four of the five answers and Kogan in two. eBay was mentioned before Kogan in every answer that named either.

Among online marketplaces in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

eBay, about 7 searches for every 1 for Kogan

eBay 1.3M searchesKogan 201K searches

Who does AI mention more?

eBay, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Kogan in 2

eBay in 4 of 5Kogan in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

eBay, named ahead of Kogan in 4 of 4 answers

eBay first in 4Kogan never first

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Top online marketplaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, eBay was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kogan was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. eBay was listed before Kogan in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Amazon1st
  2. eBay2nd
  3. Temu3rd
  4. The Iconic3rd
  5. Kogan3rd

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Amazon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • eBay4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • The Iconic3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kogan2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Temu1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.

Is eBay or Kogan more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for eBay and Kogan by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five online marketplaces we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

eBay and Kogan among online marketplaces in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for eBay, Kogan. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAmazoneBayTemuThe IconicKogan
Oct 202552.3%23.5%14.3%6.4%3.5%
Nov 202552.6%23.5%11.7%7.9%4.3%
Dec 202557.7%21.2%10.6%5.8%4.7%
Jan 202652.9%23.8%14.5%5.3%3.6%
Feb 202652.9%23.7%14.5%5.3%3.5%
Mar 202652.9%23.8%14.5%5.3%3.6%
Apr 202654.6%24.6%12.3%5.5%3%
May 202652.9%23.8%14.5%5.3%3.6%
Jun 202656.8%20.9%12.8%5.7%3.8%
Jul 202661.7%18.5%11.3%5.1%3.4%
Aug 202661.7%18.5%11.3%5.1%3.4%
Sep 202657.2%21%12.9%5.8%3.1%

How has the eBay and Kogan comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • eBay was ahead of Kogan in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, eBay’s share of searches among online marketplaces in Australia moved from 23.5% to 21%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6M to 1.3M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kogan’s share of searches among online marketplaces in Australia moved from 3.5% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.

How did search popularity change for Australia online marketplaces in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, eBay gained share of searches among online marketplaces in Australia, from 18.5% to 21%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Kogan in Australia fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 201K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using eBay’s and Kogan’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.

eBay

2 branded search terms

  • ebay au
  • ebay australia

Kogan

1 branded search term

  • kogan

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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