Netregistry vs SiteGround:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SiteGround had more branded searches than Netregistry among web hosting providers in Australia. SiteGround had about 12,100 branded searches, while Netregistry had 2,400. SiteGround made up 11.5% of all web hosting provider searches we track, and Netregistry accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about web hosting providers, SiteGround appeared in two of the five answers and Netregistry in none.
Who do people search for more?
SiteGround, about 5 searches for every 1 for Netregistry
Who does AI mention more?
SiteGround, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Netregistry in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
SiteGround, the only one of the two named
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Top web hosting providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SiteGround was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Netregistry did not appear in any of the five 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.
VentraIP4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hostinger3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Crazy Domains2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- SiteGround2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Digital Pacific1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Netregistry0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web hosting provider in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Australian web host is best for a small business website?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I register a .com.au domain?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web hosting”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“domain names”
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 Netregistry or SiteGround more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Netregistry and SiteGround by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six web hosting providers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for SiteGround, Netregistry. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Crazy Domains | VentraIP | Hostinger | SiteGround | Digital Pacific | Netregistry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.3% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.8% | 26.8% | 22% | 12% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.1% | 27.1% | 27.1% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 26.6% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.6% | 29.6% | 24.2% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.8% | 26.8% | 26.8% | 12% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.8% | 29.8% | 24.4% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 28.9% | 35.3% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.4% | 33.5% | 22.4% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 28% | 34.3% | 22.9% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 28% | 34.3% | 22.9% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.4% | 31.4% | 21.1% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
How has the Netregistry and SiteGround comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SiteGround was ahead of Netregistry in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Netregistry’s share of searches among web hosting providers in Australia moved from 4.3% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SiteGround’s share of searches among web hosting providers in Australia moved from 11.8% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for Australia web hosting providers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SiteGround gained share of searches among web hosting providers in Australia, from 10.2% to 11.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Netregistry in Australia fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Netregistry’s and SiteGround’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.
Netregistry
1 branded search term
- netregistry
SiteGround
1 branded search term
- siteground
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