UK Retail Toys and Games - PPC Market Share Analysis February 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Toys and Games category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Toys and Games – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Toys and Games UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 13.0187837235
86.9812162765
13%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 47
53
47%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 21%
Transactional 13%
Navigational 4%
Seasonal 16%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 1%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Retail Toys and Games brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
lego.com 14.96
argos.co.uk 13.45
amazon.co.uk 12.38
ebay.co.uk 4.08
very.co.uk 2.49
johnlewis.com 2.45
cardfactory.co.uk 2.23
temu.com 1.97
nintendo.co.uk 1.95
disneystore.co.uk 1.8
others 42.24
  • lego.com - 14.96%
  • argos.co.uk - 13.45%
  • amazon.co.uk - 12.38%
  • ebay.co.uk - 4.08%
  • very.co.uk - 2.49%
  • johnlewis.com - 2.45%
  • cardfactory.co.uk - 2.23%
  • temu.com - 1.97%
  • nintendo.co.uk - 1.95%
  • disneystore.co.uk - 1.8%
  • others - 42.24%

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In the toy and games PPC landscape, “others” dominate with 42.24% click share, while Lego leads individual advertisers at 14.96%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Retail Toys and Games brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date argos.co.uk amazon.co.uk very.co.uk lego.com ebay.co.uk johnlewis.com temu.com cardfactory.co.uk selfridges.com etsy.com
2026/02/01 14.2% 10.95% 2.37% 6.84% 3.46% 1.3% 3.39% 1.72% 0.62% 1.73%
2026/02/02 11.33% 11.09% 2.53% 9.04% 4.08% 1.58% 4.81% 1.64% 0.52% 2.9%
2026/02/03 8.63% 9.76% 2.17% 12.47% 3.9% 2.71% 2.77% 1% 3.43% 1.51%
2026/02/04 7.55% 11.19% 1.83% 10.46% 4.52% 2.61% 3.54% 1.29% 2.92% 1.63%
2026/02/05 9.3% 11.54% 2.49% 9.69% 3.75% 4.23% 2.7% 1.47% 2.74% 1.8%
2026/02/06 9.55% 11.03% 2.03% 8.53% 3.8% 5.44% 2.58% 1.28% 2.46% 1.72%
2026/02/07 12.9% 9.89% 2.42% 5.49% 4.67% 3.42% 3.06% 1.3% 1.5% 2.77%
2026/02/08 14.39% 10.37% 2.53% 5.12% 6.55% 2.66% 3.54% 2.63% 1.73% 2.39%
2026/02/09 12.39% 10.01% 2.75% 5.7% 5.87% 3.09% 2.78% 2.38% 1.08% 2.43%
2026/02/10 12.37% 8.84% 2.55% 5.27% 5.1% 3.52% 1.82% 2.12% 2% 2.1%
2026/02/11 15.04% 8.02% 3.44% 5.81% 3.48% 3.28% 1.51% 1.75% 1.78% 1.8%
2026/02/12 17.03% 7.69% 4.15% 4.53% 3.54% 3.55% 1.78% 1.12% 1.52% 1.73%
2026/02/13 9.53% 11% 2.03% 8.51% 3.79% 5.43% 2.57% 1.28% 2.46% 1.74%
2026/02/14 12.85% 9.86% 2.42% 5.47% 4.66% 3.4% 3.05% 1.29% 1.5% 2.76%
2026/02/15 14.31% 10.32% 2.51% 5.1% 6.52% 2.65% 3.52% 2.61% 1.72% 2.38%
2026/02/16 12.33% 9.96% 2.74% 5.68% 5.84% 3.08% 2.77% 2.37% 1.07% 2.42%
2026/02/17 14.49% 9.75% 3.82% 3.98% 5.26% 2% 6.63% 3.65% 1.08% 2.11%
2026/02/18 13.85% 9.54% 3% 4.82% 4.7% 2.14% 2.55% 2.56% 1.44% 2.12%
2026/02/19 12.59% 10.48% 3.78% 5.21% 3.69% 2.22% 2.75% 2.93% 1.8% 1.83%
2026/02/20 12.38% 8.88% 3.27% 6.82% 4.42% 2.94% 2.2% 2.42% 2.28% 1.47%
2026/02/21 11.06% 8.68% 5.13% 6.84% 4.06% 2.74% 1.81% 1.79% 1.18% 2.13%
2026/02/22 12.25% 7.33% 4.6% 5.57% 3.94% 2.25% 1.96% 1.77% 1.31% 2.94%
2026/02/23 9.7% 7.47% 4.85% 6.91% 3.03% 4.31% 2.12% 3.47% 1.6% 2.43%
2026/02/24 11.36% 8.66% 4.67% 7.11% 2.62% 4.71% 2.66% 3.59% 1.89% 2.75%
2026/02/25 13.45% 7.41% 4.81% 7.29% 3.63% 3.07% 2.06% 2.02% 1.33% 1.77%
2026/02/26 11.65% 8.19% 9.27% 5.65% 3.62% 2.7% 1.37% 1.63% 1.96% 1.43%
2026/02/27 12.89% 9.32% 7.6% 5.84% 4.66% 1.96% 1.64% 1.83% 2.29% 1.17%
2026/02/28 12.21% 9.54% 6.09% 6.07% 6.03% 2.74% 2.05% 1.91% 1.77% 1.7%
  • argos.co.uk
  • amazon.co.uk
  • very.co.uk
  • lego.com
  • ebay.co.uk
  • johnlewis.com
  • temu.com
  • cardfactory.co.uk
  • selfridges.com
  • etsy.com

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Argos led February with fluctuating spend, peaking mid-month. Amazon’s share dipped, while Very surged late. Lego’s early spike stabilized. eBay and John Lewis showed varied trends. Temu and Card Factory had modest shares. Selfridges and Etsy remained steady.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Retail Toys and Games

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/02/01 1062
2026/02/02 1124
2026/02/03 1163
2026/02/04 1189
2026/02/05 1182
2026/02/06 1201
2026/02/07 1113
2026/02/08 1074
2026/02/09 1091
2026/02/10 1092
2026/02/11 1151
2026/02/12 1131
2026/02/13 1201
2026/02/14 1113
2026/02/15 1074
2026/02/16 1091
2026/02/17 872
2026/02/18 1082
2026/02/19 1027
2026/02/20 1011
2026/02/21 956
2026/02/22 965
2026/02/23 1011
2026/02/24 1035
2026/02/25 983
2026/02/26 935
2026/02/27 952
2026/02/28 1004

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February began with 1,062 advertisers, peaking at 1,201 mid-month. A decline followed, ending with 1,004 advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Retail Toys and Games

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
very.co.uk 1.29%
nintendo.co.uk 1.18%
cardfactory.co.uk 1.03%
argos.co.uk 0.75%
pokemoncenter.com 0.47%
smythstoys.com -0.31%
buildabear.co.uk -0.36%
johnlewis.com -0.44%
lego.com -0.76%
amazon.co.uk -1.35%

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In the past month, very.co.uk surged with a 1.29% click share increase, while amazon.co.uk faced a 1.35% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Retail Toys and Games Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date argos.co.uk amazon.co.uk ebay.co.uk very.co.uk lego.com johnlewis.com temu.com selfridges.com etsy.com debenhams.com
2026/02/01 16.7% 14.63% 4.66% 3.2% 6.44% 1.57% 3.87% 0.66% 1.45% 1.82%
2026/02/02 13.54% 14.55% 5.6% 3.13% 7.83% 1.91% 5.24% 0.57% 2.57% 0.87%
2026/02/03 11% 12.03% 5.64% 2.96% 9.23% 2.91% 3.18% 3.62% 1.57% 0.95%
2026/02/04 9.93% 14.23% 6.42% 2.56% 7.62% 3.01% 3.94% 3.22% 1.81% 1.08%
2026/02/05 12.54% 14.64% 5.49% 3.5% 6.69% 4.63% 2.94% 2.99% 1.92% 1%
2026/02/06 11.84% 13.81% 5.63% 2.68% 6.23% 6.29% 2.93% 2.59% 1.75% 1.5%
2026/02/07 16.21% 12.8% 6.57% 3.29% 4.51% 3.95% 3.5% 1.51% 2.6% 1.99%
2026/02/08 17.92% 13.16% 8.89% 3.32% 4.16% 2.93% 3.83% 1.62% 2.16% 1.17%
2026/02/09 15.3% 13.21% 8.1% 3.72% 4.83% 3.47% 3.2% 1.06% 2.21% 1.63%
2026/02/10 15.62% 11.12% 7.06% 3.75% 4.02% 3.9% 2.36% 2.12% 1.9% 3.07%
2026/02/11 17.9% 9.97% 5.01% 4.91% 4.84% 3.7% 1.81% 1.85% 1.68% 1.87%
2026/02/12 20.62% 9.42% 5.19% 5.86% 3.64% 3.94% 2.1% 1.69% 1.66% 1.23%
2026/02/13 11.84% 13.81% 5.63% 2.68% 6.23% 6.29% 2.93% 2.59% 1.75% 1.5%
2026/02/14 16.21% 12.8% 6.57% 3.29% 4.51% 3.95% 3.5% 1.51% 2.6% 1.99%
2026/02/15 17.92% 13.16% 8.89% 3.32% 4.16% 2.93% 3.83% 1.62% 2.16% 1.17%
2026/02/16 15.3% 13.21% 8.1% 3.72% 4.83% 3.47% 3.2% 1.06% 2.21% 1.63%
2026/02/17 16.81% 11.12% 7.31% 4.81% 4.01% 2.73% 8.5% 1.3% 1.88% 1.27%
2026/02/18 17.22% 12.74% 6.73% 4.3% 4.04% 2.74% 3.2% 1.48% 1.89% 1.54%
2026/02/19 16.03% 13.49% 5.18% 5.17% 4.92% 2.68% 3.39% 1.84% 1.71% 1.68%
2026/02/20 15.8% 11.7% 5.91% 4.44% 6.65% 3.41% 2.65% 2.62% 1.46% 1.45%
2026/02/21 13.2% 10.64% 5.89% 6.93% 6.61% 3.4% 2.05% 1.36% 1.98% 0.84%
2026/02/22 15.78% 9.14% 5.59% 6.45% 5.79% 2.49% 2.23% 1.49% 2.82% 1.02%
2026/02/23 12.19% 9.59% 4.36% 6.92% 7.51% 4.9% 2.47% 1.86% 2.38% 0.86%
2026/02/24 14.4% 10.74% 3.89% 6.75% 6.22% 5.49% 2.92% 2.22% 2.5% 0.86%
2026/02/25 16.8% 9.43% 5.32% 6.69% 8.01% 3.61% 2.25% 1.48% 1.8% 1.2%
2026/02/26 14.05% 9.61% 5.25% 13.4% 4.95% 3.04% 1.61% 2.33% 1.28% 0.89%
2026/02/27 14.41% 11.21% 6.54% 10.93% 4.9% 2.27% 2.1% 2.78% 1.16% 1.19%
2026/02/28 14.4% 11.95% 8.3% 8.29% 4.7% 3.29% 2.4% 2.01% 1.56% 1.24%
  • argos.co.uk
  • amazon.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk
  • very.co.uk
  • lego.com
  • johnlewis.com
  • temu.com
  • selfridges.com
  • etsy.com
  • debenhams.com

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Argos.co.uk led February with fluctuating impressions, peaking mid-month. Amazon.co.uk saw a decline, while eBay.co.uk and Very.co.uk showed growth. Lego.com and JohnLewis.com had varied trends. Temu.com and Selfridges.com remained stable.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Retail Toys and Games

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Retail Toys and Games - Last month
  1. 1
    LEGO Sets At Argos | Shop The Big Red Event

    Shop LEGO Sets At Argos. Browse Our Construction Toys Range Today! Save On 1000s Of Products In Our Big Red Event. Use Codes RED10, RED20, RED30 & RED50! High Quality Products. Buy on Your Mobile. Wide Range Of Brands. Great Deals & Low Prices.

  2. 2
    Cards, Gifts & Party Supplies | Next Day Delivery Available | cardfactory https://www.cardfactory.co.uk

    Great Value at cardfactory! Browse Our Cards, Gifts, Wrap, Balloons & Party Supplies Today. When You Need A Personalised Card & Gift For A Special Occasion, We've Got You Covered. Click & Collect Available. £1.99 Personalised Cards.

  3. 3
    The Official LEGO® Shop https://www.lego.com

    The Largest LEGO® Selection — Shop awesome LEGO® building toys and brick sets and find the perfect gift. Explore the world of LEGO® sets one brick at a time. Shop your favorites today!

  4. 4
    Nintendo Switch 2 - Great Value Bundles Available https://store.nintendo.co.uk › switch-2

    Don't Miss A Thing With All-New Improved Speakers On Your Nintendo Switch 2. Now Available

  5. 5
    Pokémon Center UK Official - Now in the UK https://www.pokemoncenter.com

    PokemonCenter.Com Is The Official Online Store For Pokémon Center Merchandise. Shop Today! Now in the UK. Shop Official Pokémon© Center Now! Official Pokémon Merch.

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Argos entices with LEGO deals, leveraging the “Big Red Event” for savings. Card Factory highlights personalized cards and gifts, emphasizing value. LEGO’s official shop offers the largest selection, while Nintendo promotes the Switch 2’s enhanced features. Pokémon Center celebrates its UK launch with official merchandise.

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