Harvey Norman vs PLE Computers:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Harvey Norman had more branded searches than PLE Computers among electronics retailers in Australia. Harvey Norman had about 823,000 branded searches, while PLE Computers had 62,700. Harvey Norman made up 16.8% of all electronics retailer searches we track, and PLE Computers accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about electronics retailers, PLE Computers appeared in two of the four answers and Harvey Norman in none.
Who do people search for more?
Harvey Norman, about 13 searches for every 1 for PLE Computers
Who does AI mention more?
PLE Computers, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Harvey Norman in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
PLE Computers, the only one of the two named
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Top electronics retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, PLE Computers was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Harvey Norman did not appear in any of the 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.
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
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy electronics in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electronics stores in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best place in Australia to buy a TV?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electronics store”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“appliance store”
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 22, 2026.
Is Harvey Norman or PLE Computers more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Harvey Norman and PLE Computers 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.
Share of searches by month for Harvey Norman, PLE Computers. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JB Hi-Fi | Harvey Norman | The Good Guys | Kogan | Appliances Online | Bing Lee | Betta | PLE Computers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.1% | 16.4% | 17.1% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.4% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.9% | 16.8% | 17.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.92% |
| Jan 2026 | 49% | 21.8% | 16.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 51% | 18.7% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.1% | 19% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.7% | 21.3% | 18.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 21% | 17.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.2% | 18% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.6% | 17.9% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.8% | 17.9% | 18.5% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 56% | 16.8% | 15.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
How has the Harvey Norman and PLE Computers comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Harvey Norman was ahead of PLE Computers in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harvey Norman’s share of searches among electronics retailers in Australia moved from 16.4% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PLE Computers’ share of searches among electronics retailers in Australia moved from 1.1% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 67.6K to 62.7K.
How did search popularity change for Australia electronics retailers in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Harvey Norman lost share of searches among electronics retailers in Australia, from 17.9% to 16.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harvey Norman’s and PLE Computers’ 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.
Harvey Norman
1 branded search term
- harvey norman
PLE Computers
2 branded search terms
- ple
- ple computers
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