Amazon, Temu and eBay:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Amazon drew 55% of estimated branded searches across these three brands in Australia, ahead of Temu at 24.7%. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Amazon showed up in every answer. Of all five brands we track in online marketplaces, Amazon was the most recommended, eBay was second and Temu was third.
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Amazon, Temu and eBay in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Amazon appeared every time. Of all five brands we track in online marketplaces, Amazon was the most recommended, eBay was second and Temu was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Amazon1st
eBay2nd
Kogan3rd
Temu3rd
The Iconic3rd
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
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online shopping site in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online marketplace is cheapest in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I shop online for the best deals in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online shopping australia”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online marketplace”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
How these brands compare month by month
Share of Search here is each brand's branded searches divided by the total for the brands in this comparison. Add or remove a brand and every share is worked out again.
Amazon
Temu
eBay
Share of searches by month for Amazon, Temu, eBay. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Amazon | Temu | eBay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.1% | 27.4% | 22.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.8% | 23.6% | 23.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.6% | 21.2% | 21.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.1% | 27.4% | 22.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.1% | 27.5% | 22.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.1% | 27.4% | 22.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 27.4% | 22.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 55% | 24.7% | 20.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 60% | 22% | 18% |
| Aug 2026 | 60% | 22% | 18% |
| Sep 2026 | 55% | 24.7% | 20.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55% | 1.8M | -18.3% | -4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.7% | 823K | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.2% | 673K | 0% | +2.2 points |