Opposite Lock vs REDARC:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, REDARC had more branded searches than Opposite Lock among 4WD accessory brands in Australia. REDARC had about 9,900 branded searches, while Opposite Lock had 4,400. REDARC made up 3% of all 4WD accessory brand searches we track, and Opposite Lock accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 4WD accessory brands, REDARC appeared in two of the four answers and Opposite Lock in none.
Who do people search for more?
REDARC, about 2 searches for every 1 for Opposite Lock
Who does AI mention more?
REDARC, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Opposite Lock in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
REDARC, the only one of the two named
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Top 4WD accessory brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, REDARC was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Opposite Lock 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.
ARB1st
TJM2nd
Ironman 4x43rd
Rhino-Rack4th- REDARC5th
Offroad Animal6th
4WD Supacentre–
Opposite Lock–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- ARB4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Ironman 4x44 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- TJM4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Rhino-Rack2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Offroad Animal2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- REDARC2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- 4WD Supacentre0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Opposite Lock0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brand should I buy 4WD accessories from in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best 4WD accessory brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brand makes the best bull bars in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“4x4 accessories”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bull bar”
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 Opposite Lock or REDARC more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Opposite Lock and REDARC by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight 4WD accessory brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for REDARC, Opposite Lock. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 4WD Supacentre | ARB | Rhino-Rack | Ironman 4x4 | Offroad Animal | REDARC | TJM | Opposite Lock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.4% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.6% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 2% | 3% | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.9% | 8.9% | 6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.97% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.9% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 5% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.8% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 63% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.9% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 62.7% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 62% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.8% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.2% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 67.7% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1.3% |
How has the Opposite Lock and REDARC comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- REDARC was ahead of Opposite Lock in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Opposite Lock’s share of searches among 4WD accessory brands in Australia moved from 1.5% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, REDARC’s share of searches among 4WD accessory brands in Australia moved from 3.4% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia 4WD accessory brands in September 2026?
2 changes
REDARC’s share of searches among 4WD accessory brands in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.1% to 3% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Opposite Lock in Australia fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Opposite Lock’s and REDARC’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.
Opposite Lock
1 branded search term
- opposite lock
REDARC
1 branded search term
- redarc
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