AUS Retail Grocery and Food - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

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

Grocery and Food – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Grocery and Food 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 20.8684973209
79.1315026791
20%

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 19
81
19%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 5%
Transactional 15%
Navigational 1%
Seasonal 1%
Local 6%
Problem Solving 3%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Retail Grocery and Food 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
woolworths.com.au 38.88
coles.com.au 24.74
danmurphys.com.au 7.41
bws.com.au 2.19
amazon.com.au 2.18
liquorland.com.au 1.74
7eleven.com.au 1.14
liteneasy.com.au 0.99
youfoodz.com 0.76
doordash.com 0.73
others 19.24
  • woolworths.com.au - 38.88%
  • coles.com.au - 24.74%
  • danmurphys.com.au - 7.41%
  • bws.com.au - 2.19%
  • amazon.com.au - 2.18%
  • liquorland.com.au - 1.74%
  • 7eleven.com.au - 1.14%
  • liteneasy.com.au - 0.99%
  • youfoodz.com - 0.76%
  • doordash.com - 0.73%
  • others - 19.24%

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Woolworths leads with 38.88% click share, followed by Coles at 24.74%. Dan Murphy’s captures 7.41%, while ‘others’ collectively hold 19.24%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Retail Grocery and Food 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 woolworths.com.au coles.com.au danmurphys.com.au hellofresh.com.au youfoodz.com bws.com.au bulknutrients.com.au doordash.com liteneasy.com.au amazon.com.au
2026/05/01 18.31% 11.2% 10.82% 1.58% 3.62% 3.74% 2.24% 1.34% 2% 5.34%
2026/05/02 16.22% 9.02% 13.42% 2.89% 4.02% 2.87% 1.83% 1.13% 1.87% 4.3%
2026/05/03 16.95% 9.61% 12.99% 1.74% 4.66% 3.08% 1.88% 1.35% 1.9% 4.99%
2026/05/04 17.57% 8.89% 11.6% 1.75% 3.41% 2.45% 1.95% 1.37% 2.01% 5.53%
2026/05/05 19.33% 10.74% 10.31% 2.18% 3.21% 2.51% 1.73% 1.82% 2.21% 4.74%
2026/05/06 21.51% 14.82% 7.26% 1.94% 2.74% 2.2% 1.57% 1.99% 1.93% 3.91%
2026/05/07 21.67% 15.78% 7.28% 1.14% 3.56% 2.97% 1.7% 1.57% 2.7% 3.57%
2026/05/08 22.81% 15.6% 5.54% 1.77% 3.6% 2.36% 2.03% 1.99% 2.82% 3.54%
2026/05/09 26.42% 14.09% 5.62% 2.01% 3.13% 1.58% 1.88% 2% 2.67% 3.13%
2026/05/10 24.29% 13.08% 5.93% 2.29% 3.37% 2.02% 2.18% 2.86% 1.96% 3.14%
2026/05/11 24.01% 14.91% 6.47% 1.06% 3.09% 1.6% 1.99% 3.17% 2.1% 3.45%
2026/05/12 24.13% 18.41% 2% 1.68% 3.37% 0.28% 2.19% 3.35% 2.36% 3.71%
2026/05/13 23.71% 16.82% 4.48% 1.59% 3.94% 1.04% 2.29% 2.51% 2.69% 2.84%
2026/05/14 18.31% 10.36% 11.06% 1.58% 4.28% 3.67% 1.73% 1.59% 4.23% 1.47%
2026/05/15 21.81% 15.08% 6.35% 1.94% 3.75% 1.3% 2.04% 1.82% 2.96% 2.15%
2026/05/16 20.28% 15.43% 7.51% 1.84% 4.14% 1.39% 2.1% 0.95% 3.96% 2.67%
2026/05/17 19.7% 14.7% 6.11% 1.99% 4.3% 1.28% 1.92% 1.19% 2.94% 2.98%
2026/05/18 19.17% 15.53% 5.5% 2.33% 3.96% 0.92% 1.96% 1.17% 3.83% 2.99%
2026/05/19 20.24% 15.35% 5.35% 1.55% 4% 1.03% 1.7% 0.88% 3.94% 2.62%
2026/05/20 23.28% 16.35% 4.33% 2.44% 4.06% 0.9% 2.24% 1.31% 3.84% 2.55%
2026/05/21 22.82% 19.69% 3.97% 2.29% 3.85% 0.97% 1.73% 1.39% 2.11% 2.69%
2026/05/22 21.35% 17.63% 4.24% 2.42% 3.46% 1.08% 1.81% 1.64% 2.22% 2.85%
2026/05/23 24.86% 18.47% 4% 2.11% 3.33% 0.84% 2.19% 1.26% 2.02% 2.9%
2026/05/24 22.24% 14.53% 6.46% 2.35% 3.97% 1.2% 2.01% 1.95% 3.19% 2.11%
2026/05/25 21.78% 16.63% 7.41% 2.24% 2.91% 1.4% 1.66% 1.14% 1.87% 2.79%
2026/05/26 20.89% 16.91% 6.42% 3.6% 4.3% 1.6% 1.21% 1.45% 1.24% 3.18%
2026/05/27 22.97% 18.83% 6.8% 2.61% 3.15% 1.71% 1.62% 1.68% 1.49% 3.31%
2026/05/28 23.33% 18.22% 8.02% 1.87% 3.13% 1.55% 1.42% 1.64% 1.23% 3.05%
2026/05/29 23.51% 17.39% 7.3% 1.71% 2.54% 1.69% 1.55% 2.71% 1.54% 1.77%
2026/05/30 24.36% 17.81% 6.95% 2.64% 2.25% 1.64% 1.81% 3.2% 1.68% 0.73%
2026/05/31 23.57% 15.69% 7.35% 3.09% 2.73% 1.97% 1.83% 1.68% 1.46% 0.93%
  • woolworths.com.au
  • coles.com.au
  • danmurphys.com.au
  • hellofresh.com.au
  • youfoodz.com
  • bws.com.au
  • bulknutrients.com.au
  • doordash.com
  • liteneasy.com.au
  • amazon.com.au

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Woolworths led May with a steady rise, peaking mid-month. Coles showed a fluctuating trend, while Dan Murphy’s saw a decline. HelloFresh and Youfoodz maintained low shares. Amazon’s share decreased towards month’s end.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Retail Grocery and Food

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
2026/05/01 1404
2026/05/02 1415
2026/05/03 1425
2026/05/04 1410
2026/05/05 1435
2026/05/06 1481
2026/05/07 1474
2026/05/08 1498
2026/05/09 1495
2026/05/10 1501
2026/05/11 1520
2026/05/12 1630
2026/05/13 1566
2026/05/14 1499
2026/05/15 1554
2026/05/16 1593
2026/05/17 1634
2026/05/18 1632
2026/05/19 1836
2026/05/20 1853
2026/05/21 1920
2026/05/22 1916
2026/05/23 1983
2026/05/24 1967
2026/05/25 2006
2026/05/26 2081
2026/05/27 2094
2026/05/28 2143
2026/05/29 2130
2026/05/30 2117
2026/05/31 2122

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May saw a steady rise in distinct advertisers, starting at 1,404 and peaking at 2,143. The month concluded with 2,122 advertisers, showcasing significant growth.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Retail Grocery and Food

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
woolworths.com.au 3.58%
coles.com.au 1.66%
axilcoffee.com.au 0.21%
bigw.com.au 0.18%
penfolds.com 0.16%
amazon.com.au -0.56%
7eleven.com.au -0.62%
bws.com.au -0.84%
danmurphys.com.au -1.38%
liquorland.com.au -1.45%

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Woolworths.com.au surged with a 3.58% click share increase, while liquorland.com.au dropped by 1.45%. Coles.com.au also rose by 1.66%, contrasting with danmurphys.com.au’s 1.38% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Retail Grocery and Food Share of Impressions

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

Date woolworths.com.au coles.com.au danmurphys.com.au bws.com.au doordash.com amazon.com.au iherb.com liquorland.com.au youfoodz.com bulknutrients.com.au
2026/05/01 24.91% 17.58% 11.23% 5.53% 1.47% 6.7% 1.23% 4.16% 1.07% 1.2%
2026/05/02 21.48% 13.97% 15.32% 4.56% 0.91% 5.77% 1.62% 5.68% 1.61% 1.06%
2026/05/03 21.53% 14% 14.85% 4.97% 1.4% 6.34% 1.44% 5.85% 1.96% 1.03%
2026/05/04 22.36% 14.54% 13.68% 4.11% 1.59% 6.79% 1.36% 5.89% 1.4% 1.06%
2026/05/05 24.71% 15.91% 12.01% 4.1% 2.42% 6.24% 1.12% 5.34% 1.44% 0.94%
2026/05/06 26.56% 19.29% 8.71% 3.89% 2.33% 5.19% 1.38% 2.52% 1.17% 0.87%
2026/05/07 27.5% 19.91% 7.87% 5.12% 1.59% 4.83% 1.36% 3.48% 1.24% 0.84%
2026/05/08 28.7% 21.17% 6.67% 4.01% 2.06% 4.75% 1.52% 2.52% 1.36% 1.01%
2026/05/09 31.22% 18.26% 7.46% 2.93% 2.18% 4.2% 1.78% 3.07% 1.27% 1.07%
2026/05/10 28.3% 17.24% 8.44% 3.92% 3.13% 4.39% 1.7% 3.02% 1.52% 1.13%
2026/05/11 27.48% 18.51% 8.62% 3.05% 4.27% 4.66% 1.31% 2.27% 1.25% 1.03%
2026/05/12 31.3% 24.95% 2.22% 0.51% 3.26% 5.41% 1.35% 0.75% 1.38% 1.31%
2026/05/13 30.69% 22.86% 5.28% 1.82% 2.26% 4.17% 1.81% 0.89% 1.66% 1.3%
2026/05/14 24.88% 15.39% 13.71% 6.59% 1.13% 2.15% 1.31% 1.98% 1.85% 0.95%
2026/05/15 28.39% 22.04% 7.85% 2.17% 1.42% 3.22% 1.48% 1.44% 1.35% 1.15%
2026/05/16 26.22% 22.6% 9.24% 2.37% 0.76% 4.18% 1.72% 1.3% 1.73% 1.24%
2026/05/17 25.93% 22.04% 7.37% 2.21% 1% 4.78% 1.91% 1.17% 1.71% 1.1%
2026/05/18 26.51% 23.43% 6.98% 1.61% 1.02% 4.62% 1.84% 1.44% 1.68% 1.19%
2026/05/19 27.18% 24.58% 6.56% 1.87% 0.75% 4.07% 1.99% 1.24% 1.78% 0.99%
2026/05/20 30.19% 24.97% 4.93% 1.5% 1.25% 3.63% 2.23% 0.54% 1.64% 1.28%
2026/05/21 29.4% 27.98% 4.72% 1.49% 1.18% 4.03% 1.22% 0.65% 1.34% 0.97%
2026/05/22 28.51% 26.04% 5.18% 1.86% 1.41% 4.48% 1.03% 0.79% 1.24% 1%
2026/05/23 30.35% 25.65% 4.53% 1.38% 1.11% 4.31% 1.13% 0.69% 1.37% 1.09%
2026/05/24 29.77% 19.73% 8.09% 2.22% 1.45% 3.1% 1.08% 1.34% 1.77% 1.19%
2026/05/25 28.18% 22.41% 8.47% 2.48% 1.12% 3.96% 0.87% 1.64% 1.16% 0.96%
2026/05/26 25.32% 19.53% 7.43% 2.63% 1.21% 3.98% 1.07% 1.31% 1.84% 0.68%
2026/05/27 29.09% 23.18% 7.68% 2.77% 1.74% 4.34% 0.83% 0.73% 1.34% 0.97%
2026/05/28 29.55% 22.85% 8.78% 2.51% 1.86% 4.02% 0.96% 0.96% 1.14% 0.77%
2026/05/29 29.98% 22.71% 8.44% 2.86% 2.28% 2.31% 1.06% 1.02% 0.91% 0.85%
2026/05/30 31.31% 22.38% 8.22% 2.85% 2.94% 0.95% 1.07% 0.93% 0.85% 0.99%
2026/05/31 30.18% 19.91% 8.68% 3.3% 1.85% 1.28% 1.22% 1.16% 1.14% 1.06%
  • woolworths.com.au
  • coles.com.au
  • danmurphys.com.au
  • bws.com.au
  • doordash.com
  • amazon.com.au
  • iherb.com
  • liquorland.com.au
  • youfoodz.com
  • bulknutrients.com.au

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Woolworths led May with a steady rise, peaking at 31.31% on the 30th. Coles fluctuated, reaching 27.98% on the 21st. Dan Murphy’s saw a decline, while BWS and DoorDash remained stable. Amazon dipped sharply, ending at 1.28%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Retail Grocery and Food

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 Retail Grocery and Food - Last month
  1. 1
    Weekly Specials Catalogue https://www.coles.com.au › coles › catalogue

    Coles® Digital Catalogue — Browse This Week's Catalogue Online For All The Latest Specials & Offers. Shop Catalogue Products Online Or Head To Your Nearest Coles Supermarket.

  2. 2
    Dan Murphy's | Lowest Liquor Price Guarantee https://www.danmurphys.com.au

    Order Online Now And We'll Have Your Drinks Ready To Pick Up In 30 Minutes. Shop Now. There's Always More To Discover At Dan Murphy's With...

  3. 3
    KFC® Australia https://www.kfc.com.au

    Order For Pick Up Or Delivery — See The Full Menu Of Meals From KFC© And Order For Delivery Or Pick Up Today! Avoid The Food Choice Overload And Grab Our Kentucky Fried...

  4. 4
    LIQUORLAND https://www.liquorland.com.au

    Shop Liquorland Online Now — Large Range Of Beer, Wine & Spirits At Great Prices. Shop Now For Delivery/Click & Collect. Save big with the best deals on Wines, Spirits & Beers at Liquorland. Everyday Great Value.

  5. 5
    Woolworths Supermarket - Buy Groceries Online https://www.woolworths.com.au

    Woolworths Supermarket allows you to shop online or in store for your everyday groceries. We're here to help you eat fresher healthier food. Shop with us today.

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Coles entices with weekly specials, while Dan Murphy’s promises the lowest liquor prices. KFC simplifies meal choices with delivery options. Liquorland offers great deals on beverages, and Woolworths promotes fresh, healthy groceries. Each ad highlights convenience and value.

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