Why is the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report useful and how should I use it?

Why is the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report useful? Imagine being able to instantly see your competitors Market Share, Share of Spend and their top performing ad copy so you can effectively benchmark your own performance. Adthena’s PPC Market Share reports provide an instant view of performance insights across hundreds of sub-industries – so you can do just that. How to use the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report Think of these reports as a cheat sheet for your industry’s search landscape. Check out this short article for a breakdown of each report and how they can benefit your strategy.

How often is the data updated?

Data within the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report is aggregated every month, highlighting the most significant changes from the previous period.

How does Adthena collect this data?

We use observed data from Google’s search results pages. With 20 million Google SERPs indexed per day. Adthena forms a global index of publicly available searches on Google. On top of observed data, our data science models and patented technology expand on the insights through estimated metrics like market share, share of spend, and more. We have 12 years of historical data across industries and our custom-built AI models learn from continuously updated data every day.

How accurate is the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report?

The AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report is powered by Adthena’s Whole Market View, which is the patented technology that drives value for our 300 enterprise customers. Our unique approach to search intelligence ingests Google’s Keyword Planner into its learning models, providing a more accurate and up-to-date view of keyword data compared to traditional panel data methods. With daily data collection and updates, Adthena offers a closer-to-real-time view of the Google Ads auction, enabling timely insights and adjustments. Adthena focuses specifically on Google Ads, providing a deep dive into the channel and offering detailed insights into its workings. By processing 10 TB of new data daily and employing AI and machine learning models to analyze millions of Google Ads searches per second, Adthena provides a comprehensive and in-depth view of the competitive landscape. Learn more about our data. Learn more about our data accuracy

Does this include mobile, desktop and Google Shopping data?

Yes. The AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report aggregates data from across both device types and Google Shopping.

Who is this AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report for?

The AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report is for enterprise brands and agencies who want quick and high-level, historical benchmarks that are easily digestible and reveal insights, trends and market winners relevant to their own industry.

Ask Arlo leverages real-time GenAI to answer customers’ questions about their own search data and receive instant, tailored responses and reports directly within the Adthena platform. With millions of Google SERPs indexed every day, Arlo never misses a trick and makes sure you’re always up to date. Learn more about Ask Arlo.

AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity - PPC Market Share Analysis April 2026

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

Google AI Overview visibility for Software & Technology Cybersecurity AUS

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

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AIO Frequency

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

Frequency	Percentage
Frequency	24.2174951161
	75.7825048839

24%

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	38
	62

38%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent	Distribution
Investigational	22%
Transactional	2%
Navigational	11%
Seasonal	0%
Local	1%
Problem Solving	5%

Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity brands

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

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Share of Clicks - Last month

Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain	Share of clicks
nordvpn.com	32.69
expressvpn.com	8.81
surfshark.com	6.63
lastpass.com	6.34
norton.com	5.92
1password.com	5.47
arlo.com	4.06
mcafee.com	3.67
bitdefender.com	3.56
cybernews.com	2.27
others	20.58

nordvpn.com - 32.69%
expressvpn.com - 8.81%
surfshark.com - 6.63%
lastpass.com - 6.34%
norton.com - 5.92%
1password.com - 5.47%
arlo.com - 4.06%
mcafee.com - 3.67%
bitdefender.com - 3.56%
cybernews.com - 2.27%
others - 20.58%

NordVPN dominates with 32.69% click share, followed by ExpressVPN at 8.81%. Others collectively hold 20.58%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity brands

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Share of Spend - Last Month

Share of Spend - Last Month
Date	nordvpn.com	norton.com	expressvpn.com	bitdefender.com	surfshark.com	cybernews.com	mcafee.com	top10vpn.com	vpnpro.com	lastpass.com
2026/04/01	18.94%	14.06%	9.87%	5.7%	5.65%	8.03%	7.83%	0%	3.72%	1.97%
2026/04/02	14.53%	12.75%	6.96%	7.68%	6.55%	6.55%	7.67%	0%	4.11%	2.76%
2026/04/03	14.81%	14.08%	8.47%	7.05%	5.91%	6.94%	5.57%	0%	4.48%	2.63%
2026/04/04	17.09%	11.38%	7.39%	4.8%	6.2%	8.34%	5.47%	0.71%	3.65%	2.75%
2026/04/05	15.36%	9.73%	8.38%	5.76%	5%	8.24%	6.67%	0.52%	2.81%	2.32%
2026/04/06	13.5%	11.69%	6.58%	6.73%	5.47%	7.17%	7.29%	0%	5.27%	2.4%
2026/04/07	13.18%	14.56%	6.32%	8.85%	6.52%	6.73%	8.34%	0%	2.6%	1.93%
2026/04/08	14.31%	14.44%	7.65%	7.96%	4.86%	6.77%	7.05%	4.41%	2.32%	1.48%
2026/04/09	20.24%	15.14%	6.62%	6.16%	4.49%	7.21%	6.81%	7.04%	3.27%	1.99%
2026/04/10	33.45%	12.66%	6.72%	5.3%	4.59%	5.93%	4.47%	4.33%	1.45%	1.77%
2026/04/11	19.75%	12.92%	8.41%	6.74%	5.48%	6.17%	7.06%	3.8%	2.42%	1.95%
2026/04/12	21.72%	13.63%	9.8%	7.87%	5.32%	5.58%	5.67%	0.95%	2.57%	2.14%
2026/04/13	21.99%	14.97%	8.86%	4.91%	5.32%	6.14%	6.51%	3.33%	2.17%	2.04%
2026/04/14	20.8%	13.07%	7.76%	8.2%	5.28%	6.06%	4.53%	5.18%	3.43%	1.83%
2026/04/15	20.88%	13.35%	8.48%	6.09%	5.02%	6.58%	4.42%	4.54%	3.2%	1.82%
2026/04/16	19.36%	12.78%	9.54%	7.61%	4.78%	7.13%	5.71%	4.43%	3.9%	2.01%
2026/04/17	20.4%	13.43%	9.99%	5.64%	5.24%	6.64%	5.74%	4.14%	4.08%	2.15%
2026/04/18	18.88%	9.52%	9.64%	8.34%	4.77%	5.9%	6.47%	5.4%	4.2%	2.17%
2026/04/19	18.46%	13.94%	6.99%	8.51%	4.66%	8.39%	6.79%	2.92%	3.41%	2.13%
2026/04/20	22.01%	15.76%	6.99%	6.31%	6.46%	5.18%	6.5%	2.85%	4.03%	2.03%
2026/04/21	21.49%	16.01%	8.1%	6.9%	5.76%	6.47%	7.3%	4.39%	2.36%	1.62%
2026/04/22	20.47%	11.81%	9.05%	7.94%	6.82%	4.77%	5.85%	6.95%	2.7%	2.15%
2026/04/23	19.93%	11.53%	7.83%	6.78%	7.17%	8.17%	4.68%	6.12%	3.57%	1.95%
2026/04/24	21.19%	12.99%	8.89%	7.2%	6.64%	6.87%	5.98%	3.58%	1.04%	2.53%
2026/04/25	19.53%	11.37%	8.33%	9.63%	5.7%	7.3%	5.57%	2.31%	1.78%	2.38%
2026/04/26	19.01%	12.88%	8.46%	7.83%	6.61%	6.24%	6.05%	2.08%	2.32%	2.49%
2026/04/27	20.07%	12.68%	8.39%	5.32%	6.78%	6.52%	5.43%	2.36%	2.44%	2.17%
2026/04/28	20.24%	12.83%	9.14%	6.45%	7.29%	7.28%	4.89%	2.29%	1.63%	2.1%
2026/04/29	20.91%	11.35%	10.25%	7.31%	8.03%	6.54%	4.08%	1%	1.41%	1.85%
2026/04/30	19.77%	12.17%	10.42%	8.07%	7.38%	6.24%	5.34%	5.15%	3.16%	1%

nordvpn.com
norton.com
expressvpn.com
bitdefender.com
surfshark.com
cybernews.com
mcafee.com
top10vpn.com
vpnpro.com
lastpass.com

April saw NordVPN’s spend share peak at 33.45% on the 10th, while Norton and ExpressVPN maintained steady trends. Bitdefender and Surfshark showed fluctuations, with Bitdefender peaking at 9.63% on the 25th. McAfee’s share declined towards month’s end.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity

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Competitor Count - Last month

Competitor Count - Last month
Date	Competitor Count
2026/04/01	154
2026/04/02	156
2026/04/03	169
2026/04/04	160
2026/04/05	176
2026/04/06	176
2026/04/07	172
2026/04/08	174
2026/04/09	164
2026/04/10	163
2026/04/11	163
2026/04/12	163
2026/04/13	168
2026/04/14	163
2026/04/15	161
2026/04/16	149
2026/04/17	149
2026/04/18	159
2026/04/19	165
2026/04/20	155
2026/04/21	153
2026/04/22	164
2026/04/23	167
2026/04/24	167
2026/04/25	162
2026/04/26	163
2026/04/27	174
2026/04/28	174
2026/04/29	167
2026/04/30	167

April saw a dynamic shift in distinct advertisers, starting at 154 and peaking at 176. The month concluded with a stable 167, reflecting a vibrant advertising landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity

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

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Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name	Market Trend
nordvpn.com	2.81%
swann.com	1.15%
surfshark.com	0.93%
expressvpn.com	0.47%
devicedeal.com.au	0.37%
binglee.com.au	-0.41%
malwarebytes.com	-0.52%
arlo.com	-0.61%
lastpass.com	-0.64%
norton.com	-0.66%

NordVPN surged with a 2.81% click share increase, while Norton.com dropped by 0.66%. Swann.com and Surfshark.com also saw positive gains, contrasting with declines for LastPass.com and Arlo.com.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity Share of Impressions

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

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Date	nordvpn.com	norton.com	expressvpn.com	surfshark.com	cybernews.com	arlo.com	vpnpro.com	mcafee.com	amazon.com.au	lastpass.com
2026/04/01	14.33%	12.96%	8.2%	5.11%	7.01%	0.5%	3.86%	5.78%	3.3%	3.17%
2026/04/02	12.77%	11.2%	7.55%	6.1%	7.32%	5.73%	3.3%	5.66%	4.74%	4.53%
2026/04/03	12.98%	13.03%	8.78%	5.61%	7.9%	3.17%	4.03%	4.86%	2.46%	4.15%
2026/04/04	14.76%	9.77%	7.51%	5.96%	9.37%	5.55%	3.36%	4.35%	4.33%	4.42%
2026/04/05	13.23%	6.79%	8.91%	4.88%	8.78%	3.74%	2.74%	5.36%	3.33%	3.75%
2026/04/06	13.79%	9.85%	7.52%	5.95%	8.01%	1.64%	4.73%	5.55%	2.32%	4.12%
2026/04/07	13.51%	12.64%	7.09%	6.36%	7.82%	3.51%	3.08%	6.27%	4.78%	3.11%
2026/04/08	13.84%	11.59%	9.03%	5.02%	7.08%	4.11%	2.34%	5.91%	3.94%	2.22%
2026/04/09	18.77%	15.64%	6.67%	4.88%	7.4%	4.47%	3.39%	4.71%	3.6%	3.06%
2026/04/10	24.96%	15.1%	7.3%	5.19%	6.82%	3.85%	1.97%	3.77%	1.58%	3.04%
2026/04/11	17.64%	15.31%	8.38%	5.43%	6.26%	2.65%	2.18%	4.73%	3.1%	2.85%
2026/04/12	19.04%	15.04%	9.03%	5.34%	6.5%	3.55%	2.93%	3.94%	1.74%	3.65%
2026/04/13	19.39%	17.67%	7.52%	4.98%	7.04%	2.83%	2.23%	4.5%	2.16%	3.17%
2026/04/14	19.32%	15.94%	7.72%	5.17%	6.53%	2.75%	3.28%	3.91%	3.26%	2.78%
2026/04/15	17.96%	17.36%	7.8%	4.78%	6.54%	1.63%	2.79%	3.66%	2.83%	2.73%
2026/04/16	17.45%	15.04%	9.36%	4.99%	7.71%	2.04%	3.19%	3.96%	3.23%	2.98%
2026/04/17	18.89%	16.3%	10.17%	5.78%	7.27%	3.23%	3.23%	3.23%	2.17%	3.3%
2026/04/18	17.38%	12.15%	9.7%	4.81%	6.64%	2.29%	3.7%	4.75%	2.68%	3.36%
2026/04/19	16.52%	15.54%	6.89%	4.61%	7.37%	4.79%	2.8%	4.69%	2.05%	3.59%
2026/04/20	19.75%	19.73%	6.51%	6.13%	5.94%	1.9%	3.72%	4.41%	3.01%	3.14%
2026/04/21	20.4%	20.19%	8.22%	5.75%	7.32%	2.09%	2.21%	4.38%	1.21%	2.55%
2026/04/22	19.88%	12.9%	9.09%	6.47%	5.71%	1.19%	2.47%	4.09%	3.74%	3.64%
2026/04/23	18.64%	11.06%	8.17%	6.68%	8.92%	2.66%	3.95%	3.76%	1.94%	3.15%
2026/04/24	19.93%	13.12%	9.01%	6.88%	8.06%	2.24%	1.05%	3.24%	2.53%	3.96%
2026/04/25	18.85%	12.44%	8.8%	5.74%	8.19%	2.19%	1.67%	4.02%	1.16%	4.14%
2026/04/26	17.12%	14.63%	8.47%	6.05%	7.29%	3.56%	3.09%	3.49%	1.75%	3.75%
2026/04/27	18.92%	13.67%	8.6%	6.74%	7.74%	4.12%	2.34%	2.98%	3.5%	3.54%
2026/04/28	18.39%	13.18%	8.79%	7.08%	7.76%	2.42%	1.89%	2.84%	3.74%	3.08%
2026/04/29	19.04%	12.32%	9.65%	7.69%	7.47%	3.25%	1.65%	2.83%	4.42%	2.73%
2026/04/30	18.59%	12.6%	10.43%	7.28%	6.92%	4.11%	3.14%	3.12%	2.68%	1.6%

nordvpn.com
norton.com
expressvpn.com
surfshark.com
cybernews.com
arlo.com
vpnpro.com
mcafee.com
amazon.com.au
lastpass.com

NordVPN’s impression share surged mid-month, peaking at 24.96% on April 10. Norton and ExpressVPN showed fluctuations, while Surfshark and Cybernews maintained steady growth. Arlo and VPNpro had varied trends, with McAfee and Amazon.com.au experiencing declines. LastPass ended with a dip.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity

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Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity - Last month

1
Cloudflare https://www.cloudflare.com › cloudflare
Cloudflare Australia & NZ — Designed to make everything you connect to the Internet secure, private, fast, & reliable. Integrated...
2
Top 8 Best VPNs in Australia - [Recommended] April 2026 https://au.cybernews.com › vpn
Our experts analyzed key features to help you choose the best VPN. Here are our top picks.
3
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Download McAfee® Instantly & Get Complete Protection For All Your Devices. Download Now!
4
NordVPN — the best VPN https://www.nordvpn.com
One of the fastest VPNs — Get NordVPN — the best VPN for 2025. It's safe and tailored to your needs. Secure up to 10...
5
Norton™ VPN https://www.norton.com
Stream freely with Norton VPN — Choose Norton™ VPN Only at A$29.99 First Year Offer. Download It Now! Surf More Safely ...

In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Cloudflare stands out with its promise of secure, private, and fast internet connections. Meanwhile, Cybernews and NordVPN emphasize expert analysis and speed, respectively, in their VPN offerings. McAfee and Norton focus on comprehensive protection and affordability, appealing to security-conscious users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report useful and how should I use it?

Why is the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report useful?

Imagine being able to instantly see your competitors Market Share, Share of Spend and their top performing ad copy so you can effectively benchmark your own performance.

Adthena’s PPC Market Share reports provide an instant view of performance insights across hundreds of sub-industries – so you can do just that.

How to use the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report
Think of these reports as a cheat sheet for your industry’s search landscape. Check out this short article for a breakdown of each report and how they can benefit your strategy.
How often is the data updated?

Data within the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report is aggregated every month, highlighting the most significant changes from the previous period.
How does Adthena collect this data?

We use observed data from Google’s search results pages. With 20 million Google SERPs indexed per day. Adthena forms a global index of publicly available searches on Google.

On top of observed data, our data science models and patented technology expand on the insights through estimated metrics like market share, share of spend, and more.

We have 12 years of historical data across industries and our custom-built AI models learn from continuously updated data every day.
How accurate is the AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report?

The AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report is powered by Adthena’s Whole Market View, which is the patented technology that drives value for our 300 enterprise customers.

Our unique approach to search intelligence ingests Google’s Keyword Planner into its learning models, providing a more accurate and up-to-date view of keyword data compared to traditional panel data methods.

With daily data collection and updates, Adthena offers a closer-to-real-time view of the Google Ads auction, enabling timely insights and adjustments.

Adthena focuses specifically on Google Ads, providing a deep dive into the channel and offering detailed insights into its workings. By processing 10 TB of new data daily and employing AI and machine learning models to analyze millions of Google Ads searches per second, Adthena provides a comprehensive and in-depth view of the competitive landscape.

Learn more about our data.

Learn more about our data accuracy
Does this include mobile, desktop and Google Shopping data?

Yes. The AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report aggregates data from across both device types and Google Shopping.
Who is this AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report for?

The AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity April 2026 Report is for enterprise brands and agencies who want quick and high-level, historical benchmarks that are easily digestible and reveal insights, trends and market winners relevant to their own industry.
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