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National Tiles vs Tile Republic:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, National Tiles had more branded searches than Tile Republic among tile retailers in Australia. National Tiles had about 33,100 branded searches, while Tile Republic had 880. National Tiles made up 28.5% of all tile retailer searches we track, and Tile Republic accounted for 0.76%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tile retailers, National Tiles appeared in two of the three answers and Tile Republic in none.

Among tile retailers in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

National Tiles, about 38 searches for every 1 for Tile Republic

National Tiles 33.1K searchesTile Republic 880 searches

Who does AI mention more?

National Tiles, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Tile Republic in 0

National Tiles in 2 of 3Tile Republic in 0 of 3

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Top tile retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, National Tiles was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Tile Republic did not appear in any of the three answers.

Mentioned by AI

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

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3 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Where's the best place to buy tiles in Australia?”

    1. 1National Tiles
    2. 2Beaumont Tiles

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which tile shop has the best range for a bathroom renovation?”

    1. Asked ChatGPT

      “What's a good tile shop near me?”

      1. 1National Tiles

    2. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “tiles near me”

      Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

    3. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “tile shop near me”

      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 23, 2026.

    Is National Tiles or Tile Republic more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for National Tiles and Tile Republic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight tile retailers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

    National Tiles and Tile Republic among tile retailers in Australia, by month

    Share of searches by month for National Tiles, Tile Republic. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthBeaumont TilesNational TilesTile CloudBunningsAmber TilesDi Lorenzo TilesTiles of EzraTile Republic
    Oct 202539.4%32.3%11.8%6.5%6.5%1.9%1%0.65%
    Nov 202538.9%31.8%14.3%6.4%5.2%1.9%1%0.57%
    Dec 202540.2%32.9%9.8%8%5.4%1.7%1.3%0.71%
    Jan 202643%28.8%12.9%7%4.7%1.8%1.1%0.71%
    Feb 202643%28.8%12.9%5.8%5.8%2.1%1.1%0.63%
    Mar 202642.6%28.5%12.8%7%4.7%2.4%1.3%0.7%
    Apr 202641.5%27.8%12.4%8.3%5.5%2.3%1.3%0.74%
    May 202645.3%24.8%13.6%7.4%4.9%2.1%1.2%0.66%
    Jun 202646%25.1%13.7%6.2%5%2.1%1.2%0.67%
    Jul 202641.6%27.8%12.5%8.3%5.6%2.1%1.3%0.74%
    Aug 202643.9%29.4%10.7%7.2%4.8%1.9%1.4%0.64%
    Sep 202642.6%28.5%10.4%8.5%5.7%2.2%1.4%0.76%

    How has the National Tiles and Tile Republic comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

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

    2 changes

    1. In September 2026, National Tiles lost share of searches among tile retailers in Australia, from 29.4% to 28.5%.

    2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Tile Republic in Australia fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using National Tiles’ and Tile Republic’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.

    National Tiles

    1 branded search term

    • national tiles

    Tile Republic

    1 branded search term

    • tile republic

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