AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity - PPC Market Share Analysis July 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.

Cybersecurity – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Software & Technology Cybersecurity 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 34.1548672566
65.8451327434
34%

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 36
64
36%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 26%
Transactional 2%
Navigational 17%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 4%

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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.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
nordvpn.com 23.15
eufy.com 18.13
surfshark.com 7.44
cloudflare.com 7.16
expressvpn.com 5.45
norton.com 4.88
lastpass.com 4.83
1password.com 4.77
cybernews.com 3.43
bitdefender.com 2.68
others 18.08
  • nordvpn.com - 23.15%
  • eufy.com - 18.13%
  • surfshark.com - 7.44%
  • cloudflare.com - 7.16%
  • expressvpn.com - 5.45%
  • norton.com - 4.88%
  • lastpass.com - 4.83%
  • 1password.com - 4.77%
  • cybernews.com - 3.43%
  • bitdefender.com - 2.68%
  • others - 18.08%

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In the PPC landscape, NordVPN leads with 23.15% click share, closely followed by Eufy at 18.13%. “Others” collectively hold 18.08%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity 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 nordvpn.com surfshark.com norton.com cybernews.com bitdefender.com mcafee.com expressvpn.com top10vpn.com eufy.com cloudflare.com
2026/07/01 13.85% 10.91% 10.92% 10.98% 3.84% 6.31% 7.78% 4.28% 4.29% 3.98%
2026/07/02 12.83% 10.58% 10.37% 12.03% 4.69% 8.61% 4.53% 3.02% 3.21% 1.74%
2026/07/03 13.35% 9.81% 7.19% 10.47% 4.05% 5.78% 6.6% 2.29% 7.41% 1.72%
2026/07/04 12.76% 8.55% 6.2% 10.64% 4.43% 5.79% 3.92% 4.9% 4.61% 4.49%
2026/07/05 15.41% 10.12% 6.03% 12.33% 4.46% 6.64% 5.19% 2.81% 2.73% 4.06%
2026/07/06 14.62% 7.97% 8.4% 13.93% 3.88% 5.89% 3.89% 3.59% 3.04% 4.37%
2026/07/07 13.26% 14.51% 9.62% 4.31% 3.67% 7.09% 5.15% 1.42% 4.21% 3.92%
2026/07/08 13.71% 12.16% 15.29% 7.85% 2.66% 7.1% 5.2% 1.82% 2.6% 2.73%
2026/07/09 12.15% 11.06% 11.94% 11.98% 3.05% 7.5% 5.25% 4.85% 1.04% 2.88%
2026/07/10 13.56% 13.48% 7.57% 8.82% 4.59% 7.45% 4.72% 1.28% 2.23% 5.1%
2026/07/11 13.63% 7.54% 8.82% 12.37% 6.77% 7.16% 3.3% 5.29% 2.73% 4.66%
2026/07/12 10.78% 9.19% 10.99% 13.48% 4.18% 4.45% 5.05% 4.78% 2.67% 2.75%
2026/07/13 13.58% 9.69% 10.95% 11.06% 4.95% 4.79% 5.45% 4.38% 2.73% 1.6%
2026/07/14 12.76% 6.38% 13.06% 9.79% 5.9% 6.42% 5.24% 1.62% 2.8% 0.96%
2026/07/15 14.39% 8.15% 9.53% 12.81% 5.18% 6.35% 5.08% 2.16% 2.53% 3.06%
2026/07/16 14.91% 11.46% 11.29% 11.44% 6.19% 4.36% 5.62% 0.64% 1.11% 3.16%
2026/07/17 13.9% 10.46% 10.31% 8.91% 6.07% 3.57% 6.87% 1.91% 3.17% 2.98%
2026/07/18 15.74% 9.72% 9.08% 16.74% 5.51% 5.27% 3.54% 1.73% 2.9% 1.66%
2026/07/19 13.01% 11.2% 6.85% 13.29% 2.41% 4.49% 5.1% 2.94% 2% 2.1%
2026/07/20 17.12% 11.38% 8.93% 13.53% 6.26% 7.18% 5.3% 1.48% 0.18% 2.5%
2026/07/21 12.75% 6.38% 13.05% 9.78% 5.9% 6.41% 5.23% 1.62% 2.8% 0.96%
2026/07/22 12.31% 9.91% 9.96% 14.12% 5.46% 5.88% 6.71% 1.07% 1.79% 3.1%
2026/07/23 11.5% 11.33% 11.57% 15.02% 6.34% 7.39% 4.4% 1.14% 2.27% 3.89%
2026/07/24 8.58% 8.41% 12.05% 8.18% 6.47% 7.5% 4.33% 0.16% 2.46% 6.86%
2026/07/25 13.93% 8.79% 11.43% 15.12% 5.92% 5.27% 4.39% 1.95% 1.34% 2.85%
2026/07/26 12.9% 10.87% 9.83% 10.67% 5.44% 8.68% 5.92% 4.2% 2.06% 2.98%
2026/07/27 17.16% 7.99% 14.66% 10.22% 5.64% 5.43% 4.84% 2.74% 1.33% 2.04%
2026/07/28 17.65% 7.28% 7.24% 11.49% 5.98% 8.61% 3.6% 1.23% 1.6% 1.92%
2026/07/29 20.18% 11.2% 4.52% 10.77% 5.91% 3.14% 4.27% 1.14% 3.15% 3.07%
2026/07/30 15.68% 7.64% 14.33% 11.1% 3.63% 4% 5.62% 1.99% 2.96% 3.56%
2026/07/31 13.57% 11.09% 8.68% 7.97% 5.65% 5.56% 4.53% 3.4% 2.95% 2.52%
  • nordvpn.com
  • surfshark.com
  • norton.com
  • cybernews.com
  • bitdefender.com
  • mcafee.com
  • expressvpn.com
  • top10vpn.com
  • eufy.com
  • cloudflare.com

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NordVPN’s spend share peaked at 20.18% on July 29, while Surfshark fluctuated, ending at 11.09%. Norton saw a mid-month dip, closing at 8.68%. Cybernews had a strong finish at 7.97%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Software & Technology Cybersecurity

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
2026/07/01 159
2026/07/02 166
2026/07/03 163
2026/07/04 166
2026/07/05 167
2026/07/06 171
2026/07/07 162
2026/07/08 160
2026/07/09 145
2026/07/10 155
2026/07/11 165
2026/07/12 165
2026/07/13 177
2026/07/14 175
2026/07/15 171
2026/07/16 175
2026/07/17 176
2026/07/18 169
2026/07/19 168
2026/07/20 165
2026/07/21 175
2026/07/22 180
2026/07/23 178
2026/07/24 175
2026/07/25 181
2026/07/26 191
2026/07/27 179
2026/07/28 170
2026/07/29 153
2026/07/30 188
2026/07/31 185

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July saw a dynamic shift in advertisers, starting at 159 and peaking at 191. The month concluded with a robust 185, indicating a strong finish.

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.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
nordvpn.com 1.59%
lastpass.com 0.96%
bitdefender.com 0.52%
cybernews.com 0.49%
expressvpn.com 0.48%
protonvpn.com -0.32%
top10vpn.com -0.4%
vpncenter.com -0.43%
cloudflare.com -0.64%
eufy.com -4.15%

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NordVPN surged with a 1.59% click share increase, while Eufy.com faced a significant drop of 4.15%.

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.

Date nordvpn.com eufy.com surfshark.com norton.com cybernews.com expressvpn.com mcafee.com cloudflare.com lastpass.com 1password.com
2026/07/01 12.1% 19.17% 9% 4.72% 9.61% 7.6% 3.53% 4.44% 1.88% 2.26%
2026/07/02 12.72% 13.9% 9.83% 5.23% 9.61% 3.96% 5.24% 2.19% 2.17% 1.81%
2026/07/03 10.11% 27.3% 7.16% 2.99% 6.85% 6.11% 3.39% 1.72% 1.55% 2.06%
2026/07/04 11.3% 18.3% 7.42% 2.82% 7.22% 3.02% 3.67% 5.02% 2.02% 1.28%
2026/07/05 14.73% 10.52% 9.38% 3.06% 9.51% 4.24% 4.6% 4.64% 2.18% 1.53%
2026/07/06 15.2% 12.87% 7.55% 4.28% 9.5% 3.67% 3.83% 5.29% 2.43% 1.46%
2026/07/07 11.26% 15.69% 10.55% 7.32% 3.85% 3.04% 4.28% 4.27% 1.99% 1.85%
2026/07/08 13.62% 9.52% 11.69% 11.21% 7.19% 4.33% 4.69% 3.26% 1.31% 1.47%
2026/07/09 13.3% 4.45% 11.1% 9.34% 9.34% 4.39% 5.65% 3.72% 2.42% 3.35%
2026/07/10 13.55% 8.62% 12.2% 4.22% 8.33% 3.93% 5.42% 6.31% 2.41% 1.89%
2026/07/11 13.92% 9.99% 7.24% 6.77% 9.05% 2.96% 5.45% 5.53% 2.08% 2.52%
2026/07/12 9.73% 9.66% 8.67% 7.29% 9.5% 4.75% 3.9% 3.26% 2.23% 2.09%
2026/07/13 12.29% 10.39% 8.9% 7.37% 7.2% 5.19% 2.99% 2.05% 2.77% 2.77%
2026/07/14 12.19% 10.06% 6.66% 10.49% 7.64% 5.3% 4.57% 1.01% 2.69% 2.12%
2026/07/15 13.79% 9.54% 8.16% 7.67% 9.71% 4.8% 4.68% 3.64% 2.98% 2.34%
2026/07/16 15.96% 4.08% 10% 10.2% 9.79% 5.98% 3.61% 3.82% 2.51% 2.87%
2026/07/17 13.6% 10.97% 10.11% 8.41% 8.12% 6.2% 2.26% 3.25% 2.15% 2.54%
2026/07/18 14.94% 11.23% 9.97% 6.64% 13.63% 3.42% 3.35% 1.97% 3.77% 2.75%
2026/07/19 11.66% 7.53% 10.75% 5.71% 8.25% 4.82% 3.03% 2.31% 3.23% 3.23%
2026/07/20 18.23% 0.71% 13.04% 7.52% 13.29% 5.82% 5.01% 3.63% 3.85% 1.09%
2026/07/21 12.19% 10.06% 6.66% 10.49% 7.64% 5.3% 4.57% 1.01% 2.69% 2.12%
2026/07/22 13.23% 6.96% 8.96% 7.77% 10.26% 5.83% 4.26% 4.03% 2.91% 2.18%
2026/07/23 12.66% 8.3% 11.41% 9.45% 11.25% 5.26% 4.9% 4.46% 2.06% 1.59%
2026/07/24 9.68% 8.85% 8.47% 8.42% 7.64% 5.69% 4.64% 7.63% 2.26% 2.89%
2026/07/25 14.05% 5.42% 9.16% 9.24% 12% 4.68% 3.97% 3.63% 3.81% 2.45%
2026/07/26 13.84% 8.56% 10.52% 8.13% 8.52% 5.46% 5.96% 3.94% 3.46% 1.78%
2026/07/27 17.05% 5.25% 8.55% 11.16% 9.81% 4.38% 4.18% 2.86% 2.58% 2.15%
2026/07/28 17.92% 6.21% 7% 6.54% 10.79% 4.14% 6.86% 2.39% 2.17% 2.44%
2026/07/29 20% 13.23% 10.65% 2.23% 8.84% 3.57% 1.77% 3.83% 2.11% 2.96%
2026/07/30 14.47% 11.54% 7.5% 8.92% 9.35% 5% 2.43% 4.51% 2.5% 2.2%
2026/07/31 11.91% 10.99% 9.84% 7.1% 5.84% 5.62% 3.58% 3.11% 2.27% 2.24%
  • nordvpn.com
  • eufy.com
  • surfshark.com
  • norton.com
  • cybernews.com
  • expressvpn.com
  • mcafee.com
  • cloudflare.com
  • lastpass.com
  • 1password.com

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In July 2026, NordVPN’s impression share fluctuated, peaking at 20.00% on the 29th. Eufy saw a sharp decline, starting strong at 19.17% but dropping to 10.99% by month’s end. Surfshark maintained a steady presence, while Norton experienced a mid-month surge. Cybernews and ExpressVPN showed consistent activity, with Cloudflare and LastPass having modest shares. 1Password remained stable throughout.

Campaign Efficiency

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

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 Software & Technology Cybersecurity - Last month
  1. 1
    Cloudflare https://www.cloudflare.com › cloudflare

    The Global Cloud Platform — Cloudflare ensures secure, private, fast, and reliable connections worldwide. Designed to make...

  2. 2
    Top 8 Best Risk-Free VPNs | We Tested 2026's Best VPNs https://au.cybernews.com

    Free VPNs can involve risks learn which alternatives offer stronger safeguards. We’ve reviewed the top VPNs for speed, privacy and online security...

  3. 3
    ExpressVPN – #1 Rated VPN | Appear Anywhere in the World https://www.expressvpn.com

    ExpressVPN- The world's leading VPN server. Subscribe Today & protect your privacy online

  4. 4
    Surfshark VPN Free trial https://www.surfshark.com

    Best Free Trial VPN offer — Start Surfshark VPN free trial. Take your online security to the next level.

  5. 5
    Best Free VPNs for Australia https://www.top10vpn.com › free-vpn › australia

    Australia's 10 Fastest VPNs — Extremely Fast Speeds. The Best VPNs Compatible with Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS & More.

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Cloudflare stands out with its promise of secure, fast, and reliable global connections. Meanwhile, Cybernews and ExpressVPN emphasize privacy and security, with ExpressVPN highlighting its global reach. Surfshark and Top10VPN focus on free trials and speed, catering to users seeking cost-effective solutions.

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