AUS Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning - PPC Market Share Analysis April 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Online Universities/E-Learning category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Online Universities/E-Learning – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning AUS

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 11.8315747186
88.1684252814
11%

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 57
43
56%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 20%
Transactional 6%
Navigational 6%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 13%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning 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
readingeggs.com.au 32.1
open.edu.au 14.02
teacherspayteachers.com 11.26
udemy.com 5.13
coursera.org 2.87
mathletics.com 2.53
tafecourses.com.au 2.03
swinburneonline.edu.au 1.88
torrens.edu.au 1.73
aib.edu.au 1.29
others 25.16
  • readingeggs.com.au - 32.1%
  • open.edu.au - 14.02%
  • teacherspayteachers.com - 11.26%
  • udemy.com - 5.13%
  • coursera.org - 2.87%
  • mathletics.com - 2.53%
  • tafecourses.com.au - 2.03%
  • swinburneonline.edu.au - 1.88%
  • torrens.edu.au - 1.73%
  • aib.edu.au - 1.29%
  • others - 25.16%

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In the education PPC landscape, Reading Eggs dominates with 32.1% click share, followed by ‘others’ at 25.16%, while Open.edu.au captures 14.02%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning 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 open.edu.au swinburneonline.edu.au torrens.edu.au aib.edu.au readingeggs.com.au aipc.net.au studyonline.canberra.edu.au online.scu.edu.au une.edu.au monarch.edu.au
2026/04/01 12.78% 3.84% 8.99% 6.08% 5.24% 2.88% 2.08% 2.55% 3.24% 5.15%
2026/04/02 11.83% 4.61% 5.57% 6.06% 1.94% 2.54% 2.09% 2.64% 4.62% 2.87%
2026/04/03 12.12% 4.58% 6.21% 7.2% 2.57% 2.78% 2.37% 3.13% 4.23% 2.22%
2026/04/04 9.98% 4.45% 6.12% 7.63% 1.67% 2.96% 2.5% 2.46% 4.86% 4.33%
2026/04/05 11.64% 4.33% 5.08% 7.96% 2.61% 2.74% 2.06% 3.22% 4.33% 5.07%
2026/04/06 12.96% 4.26% 3.89% 7.9% 2.97% 2.85% 1.98% 2.77% 4.44% 4.79%
2026/04/07 12.07% 4.1% 4.06% 6.43% 2.28% 2.39% 1.99% 3.03% 3.56% 6.12%
2026/04/08 11.66% 5.08% 4.8% 8.5% 3.64% 2.56% 1.98% 3.56% 3.56% 4.29%
2026/04/09 10.5% 4.4% 4.94% 10.21% 5.12% 2.35% 2.02% 4.15% 3.67% 2.49%
2026/04/10 10.78% 4.02% 5.64% 8.84% 5.7% 2.64% 2.52% 3.63% 3.76% 1.92%
2026/04/11 10.09% 4.87% 5.49% 8.43% 8.64% 2.78% 2.15% 2.37% 3.73% 1.56%
2026/04/12 11.56% 4.98% 5.75% 7.13% 9.39% 2.46% 2.44% 3.45% 4.04% 2.42%
2026/04/13 11.73% 7.2% 5.84% 5.79% 5.53% 2.9% 2.39% 3.29% 3.34% 4.64%
2026/04/14 11.98% 7.6% 4.54% 7.88% 7.11% 2.33% 2.36% 3.57% 3.92% 1.43%
2026/04/15 11.28% 6.76% 4.72% 7.3% 6.05% 2.33% 1.94% 3.72% 4.62% 5%
2026/04/16 12.12% 8.5% 5.25% 8.63% 2.85% 2.63% 2.28% 2.86% 4.41% 2.42%
2026/04/17 10.15% 8.76% 6.29% 8.72% 7.59% 2.29% 2.45% 2.89% 4.1% 1.52%
2026/04/18 11.46% 9.14% 6.47% 7.07% 4.71% 2.41% 2.48% 3.32% 3.92% 1.84%
2026/04/19 11.66% 9.21% 5.72% 10.24% 5.54% 2.23% 2.17% 2.71% 3.16% 1.95%
2026/04/20 11.94% 8.7% 4.96% 9% 3.44% 1.99% 2.29% 2.11% 2.83% 1.6%
2026/04/21 13.61% 9.58% 5.56% 6.2% 3.93% 2.33% 2.79% 2.67% 2.95% 2.62%
2026/04/22 11.85% 7.54% 5.41% 5.96% 5.36% 2.18% 2.6% 4.44% 3.08% 2.64%
2026/04/23 12.08% 8.66% 6.18% 8.82% 4.22% 2.01% 2.83% 3.72% 2.52% 2.06%
2026/04/24 10.59% 7.07% 6.1% 8.21% 4.58% 1.97% 2.58% 4.58% 2.42% 5.77%
2026/04/25 13.18% 7.55% 6.64% 6.74% 6.66% 2.16% 3.08% 3.37% 2.53% 2.27%
2026/04/26 12.69% 8.14% 7.49% 6.05% 4.67% 2.61% 3.18% 3.28% 2.6% 1.72%
2026/04/27 12.94% 7.87% 5.91% 7.22% 3.45% 2.02% 3.04% 2.48% 2.51% 3%
2026/04/28 11.01% 8.3% 5.52% 7.5% 4.45% 2.52% 2.93% 3.96% 2.39% 1.47%
2026/04/29 11.22% 8.26% 5.65% 6.82% 4.39% 2.8% 2.68% 2.63% 2.63% 1.22%
2026/04/30 10.66% 8.17% 5.61% 5.53% 5.24% 3.5% 3.05% 3.05% 2.99% 1.47%
  • open.edu.au
  • swinburneonline.edu.au
  • torrens.edu.au
  • aib.edu.au
  • readingeggs.com.au
  • aipc.net.au
  • studyonline.canberra.edu.au
  • online.scu.edu.au
  • une.edu.au
  • monarch.edu.au

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Open.edu.au led April with fluctuating spend, peaking mid-month. Swinburneonline.edu.au saw a steady rise, while torrens.edu.au experienced a mid-month dip. Aib.edu.au and readingeggs.com.au showed varied trends, ending with moderate shares.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning

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
2026/04/01 358
2026/04/02 352
2026/04/03 360
2026/04/04 360
2026/04/05 362
2026/04/06 371
2026/04/07 382
2026/04/08 377
2026/04/09 368
2026/04/10 376
2026/04/11 365
2026/04/12 381
2026/04/13 382
2026/04/14 381
2026/04/15 377
2026/04/16 378
2026/04/17 372
2026/04/18 363
2026/04/19 377
2026/04/20 389
2026/04/21 383
2026/04/22 394
2026/04/23 385
2026/04/24 381
2026/04/25 379
2026/04/26 383
2026/04/27 378
2026/04/28 386
2026/04/29 380
2026/04/30 369

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April saw a dynamic shift in distinct advertisers, starting at 358 and peaking at 394 mid-month. The month concluded with a slight dip to 369.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning

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
teacherspayteachers.com 4.27%
swinburneonline.edu.au 0.69%
kineticeducation.com.au 0.39%
coursera.org 0.31%
open.edu.au 0.27%
open.ac.uk -0.39%
opencolleges.edu.au -0.4%
mathletics.com -0.76%
readingeggsshop.com.au -0.78%
readingeggs.com.au -2.16%

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Teacherspayteachers.com surged with a 4.27% click share increase, while readingeggs.com.au dropped by 2.16%. Swinburneonline.edu.au gained 0.69%, contrasting opencolleges.edu.au’s 0.4% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning Share of Impressions

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

Date readingeggs.com.au open.edu.au teacherspayteachers.com swinburneonline.edu.au tafecourses.com.au torrens.edu.au ixl.com aib.edu.au readingeggsshop.com.au mathletics.com
2026/04/01 15.97% 10.71% 7.63% 3.27% 3.69% 6.54% 0.15% 2.99% 0.92% 2.29%
2026/04/02 11.39% 10.46% 7.41% 3.75% 4.13% 4.53% 0.14% 2.24% 0.37% 2.22%
2026/04/03 12.55% 9.96% 5.37% 2.8% 3.93% 4.67% 0.23% 2.47% 2.42% 4.01%
2026/04/04 9.28% 8.53% 4.21% 3% 3.73% 4.86% 4.83% 2.99% 0.73% 0%
2026/04/05 10.15% 9.58% 5.99% 2.72% 3.22% 4.12% 2.08% 3.63% 3.24% 1.9%
2026/04/06 12.93% 11.09% 4.04% 2.99% 3.42% 3.22% 3.95% 3.63% 1.12% 5.43%
2026/04/07 10.48% 10.41% 4.88% 2.67% 3.99% 2.91% 0.21% 2.6% 9.54% 2.01%
2026/04/08 16.24% 9.05% 4.14% 3.56% 3.7% 3.01% 3.83% 2.97% 0.21% 7.37%
2026/04/09 20.4% 8.25% 0% 3.3% 4.01% 3.77% 0.16% 3.4% 8.98% 3.9%
2026/04/10 17.52% 7.32% 0% 1.88% 3.23% 3.81% 6.58% 3.29% 5.91% 3.24%
2026/04/11 28.24% 7.02% 0% 2.62% 2.66% 3.69% 8.61% 2.66% 0.52% 1.71%
2026/04/12 30.34% 7.51% 3.95% 2.72% 3.1% 4.01% 3.66% 2.36% 0.2% 1.79%
2026/04/13 20.57% 8.64% 4.96% 4% 2.5% 4.98% 2.02% 2.36% 1.46% 5.52%
2026/04/14 24.75% 9.56% 4.84% 4.87% 3.24% 3.5% 0.18% 3.02% 0.28% 1.81%
2026/04/15 21.41% 8.4% 4.38% 4.4% 2.94% 3.71% 1.74% 2.64% 4% 3.27%
2026/04/16 10.2% 8.06% 5.41% 4.48% 2.75% 3.61% 4.33% 3.18% 14.69% 1.62%
2026/04/17 25.63% 7.45% 4.59% 4.95% 2.86% 4.59% 1.99% 2.65% 2.54% 1.9%
2026/04/18 18.8% 9.02% 5.11% 5.39% 3.36% 4.46% 3.49% 2.9% 2.2% 0.03%
2026/04/19 20.22% 9.14% 4.87% 6.24% 2.84% 4.38% 3.8% 3.91% 2.59% 0.04%
2026/04/20 13.4% 9.7% 4.91% 6.3% 3.03% 3.85% 2.17% 3.36% 8.41% 1.86%
2026/04/21 15.96% 11.58% 6.86% 6.09% 3.3% 4.16% 0.17% 2.15% 0.34% 0.02%
2026/04/22 20.9% 10.23% 5.9% 4.8% 3.61% 3.9% 0.13% 2.22% 0.18% 2.02%
2026/04/23 17.26% 9.69% 6.22% 5.35% 3.15% 4.33% 3.86% 3.07% 0.23% 3.73%
2026/04/24 16.46% 8.3% 6.02% 4.19% 3.35% 4.03% 8.07% 2.69% 0.47% 3.58%
2026/04/25 22.19% 10.04% 4.79% 4.33% 3.02% 4.46% 2.29% 2.18% 0.24% 0.04%
2026/04/26 15.96% 9.69% 4.64% 5.61% 3.71% 5.2% 6.38% 1.96% 0.35% 6.24%
2026/04/27 12.71% 10.17% 6.52% 5.32% 3.57% 4.08% 3.54% 2.6% 0.32% 2.1%
2026/04/28 18.57% 8.1% 6.08% 4.39% 3.26% 4.07% 0.17% 2.85% 0.08% 7.75%
2026/04/29 16.96% 8.23% 5.6% 5.21% 4.18% 3.99% 0.19% 2.4% 0.24% 4.18%
2026/04/30 17.63% 8.46% 7.57% 5.1% 4.78% 3.89% 2.55% 2.2% 0.16% 0.02%
  • readingeggs.com.au
  • open.edu.au
  • teacherspayteachers.com
  • swinburneonline.edu.au
  • tafecourses.com.au
  • torrens.edu.au
  • ixl.com
  • aib.edu.au
  • readingeggsshop.com.au
  • mathletics.com

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April saw readingeggs.com.au’s impression share peak at 30.34% on the 12th, while open.edu.au fluctuated, ending at 8.46%. Teacherspayteachers.com rose to 7.57% by month’s end. Swinburneonline.edu.au and tafecourses.com.au showed steady growth, closing at 5.1% and 4.78%, respectively. Torrens.edu.au remained stable, finishing at 3.89%. Ixl.com had sporadic spikes, peaking at 8.61% on the 11th. Aib.edu.au and readingeggsshop.com.au maintained low shares, ending at 2.2% and 0.16%. Mathletics.com experienced volatility, closing at 0.02%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning

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 AUS Education & Training Online Universities/E-Learning - Last month
  1. 1
    Math for All Levels - From Beginner to Advanced https://www.brilliant.org › math › try-for-free

    Master Math through interactive problem solving, from basic to advanced at your own pace. Comprehensive curriculum designed by world-class teachers from MIT, Harvard, and more.

  2. 2
    Free Government Funded Online Courses – No Cost Training Options https://www.coursefinder.com.au

    Discover free government-funded online courses to enhance your skills and boost your career. Start learning today for free

  3. 3
    Open Universities Australia https://www.open.edu.au › study › online

    Study Anytime, Anywhere — Explore 1000s of online courses from leading AU unis, and find the best fit for your goals. Getting...

  4. 4
    ABC Reading Eggs https://www.readingeggs.com.au

    Reading Program for Ages 2–13 — Lessons are easy to follow and match your child's ability. Hundreds of easy-to-follow reading lessons...

  5. 5
    100% Online Study Option | Study On-Campus Or Online https://www.torrens.edu.au

    Master The Art Of Branding, Typography, Digital And Print Design. Download A Course Guide.

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In the competitive landscape of online education, Brilliant.org captivates with its promise of mastering math through interactive problem-solving, while Coursefinder.com.au highlights free government-funded courses. Open.edu.au offers flexibility with thousands of courses, Reading Eggs tailors reading programs for young learners, and Torrens University emphasizes design mastery.

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