UK Retail Books and Music - PPC Market Share Analysis September 2026

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

Books and Music – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Books and Music 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 27.1697866551
72.8302133449
27%

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 5%
Transactional 16%
Navigational 19%
Seasonal 7%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 4%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Retail Books and Music 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
amazon.co.uk 89.63
worldofbooks.com 2.57
etsy.com 1.56
gear4music.com 0.74
awesomebooks.com 0.64
moonpig.com 0.45
hmv.com 0.44
funkypigeon.com 0.3
ebay.co.uk 0.24
abebooks.co.uk 0.24
others 3.19
  • amazon.co.uk - 89.63%
  • worldofbooks.com - 2.57%
  • etsy.com - 1.56%
  • gear4music.com - 0.74%
  • awesomebooks.com - 0.64%
  • moonpig.com - 0.45%
  • hmv.com - 0.44%
  • funkypigeon.com - 0.3%
  • ebay.co.uk - 0.24%
  • abebooks.co.uk - 0.24%
  • others - 3.19%

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Amazon.co.uk dominates with 89.63% click share, overshadowing competitors like Worldofbooks.com at 2.57% and Etsy.com at 1.56%. Others collectively hold 3.19%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Retail Books and Music 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 amazon.co.uk worldofbooks.com etsy.com photobox.co.uk optimalprint.co.uk awesomebooks.com moonpig.com gear4music.com papier.com funkypigeon.com
2026/09/01 58.34% 7.17% 3.64% 1.01% 1.65% 0.83% 2.4% 1.7% 2.6% 1.57%
2026/09/02 43.18% 7.5% 6.44% 1.53% 2.48% 1.56% 3.73% 2.09% 2.91% 3.27%
2026/09/03 36.53% 9.19% 8.62% 1.93% 3.17% 1.69% 3.93% 2.52% 3.26% 4.12%
2026/09/04 39.63% 7.4% 8.98% 1.83% 2.86% 2.17% 3.77% 3.17% 2.22% 4.49%
2026/09/05 46.81% 5.71% 9.43% 0.92% 2.68% 2.21% 3.56% 2.46% 1.59% 3.45%
2026/09/06 58.05% 4.63% 8.02% 0.92% 1.63% 1.71% 2.65% 1.91% 1.14% 3.05%
2026/09/07 59.19% 4.84% 8.12% 0.43% 1.77% 1.71% 2.52% 1.67% 1.33% 2.76%
2026/09/08 52.66% 4.87% 8.89% 1.17% 1.62% 2.24% 3.24% 2.12% 1.53% 2.99%
2026/09/09 50.54% 5.42% 8.77% 1.37% 1.91% 1.54% 3.57% 2.14% 1.84% 3.41%
2026/09/10 53.78% 4.15% 8.47% 0.7% 2.06% 1.72% 3.11% 1.76% 1.76% 2.69%
2026/09/11 57.17% 3.67% 5.84% 1.3% 2.02% 0.85% 3.27% 1.68% 2.66% 2.53%
2026/09/12 54.89% 4.81% 7.23% 0.65% 1.16% 1.8% 3.6% 2.12% 2.02% 2.37%
2026/09/13 50.05% 4.87% 7.01% 1.76% 2.07% 1.39% 3.98% 2.14% 2.26% 2.6%
2026/09/14 47.57% 6.62% 6.51% 1.49% 1.99% 2.23% 3.54% 2.52% 2.66% 2.09%
2026/09/15 49.97% 5.79% 8.02% 1.48% 1.63% 1.65% 3.82% 2.95% 2.42% 2.55%
2026/09/16 46.5% 5.66% 7.07% 2.57% 2.38% 2.35% 4.11% 2.63% 2.59% 2.85%
2026/09/17 61.97% 4.1% 3.63% 1.39% 1.41% 1.3% 2.99% 2.42% 2.13% 1.7%
2026/09/18 58.34% 4.77% 3.4% 2.87% 2.47% 1.77% 2.69% 2.15% 1.77% 1.61%
2026/09/19 57.1% 5.98% 4.74% 1.62% 1.89% 1.82% 2.81% 2.48% 1.65% 1.79%
2026/09/20 53.82% 5.39% 5.16% 3.14% 2.33% 1.99% 2.55% 2.48% 1.49% 1.56%
2026/09/21 64.49% 4.29% 4.11% 1.55% 1.51% 1.38% 2.45% 2.55% 1.32% 1.17%
2026/09/22 51.18% 5.9% 5.25% 3.59% 2.73% 1.96% 3.39% 3.23% 1.96% 1.16%
2026/09/23 55.92% 5.33% 3.94% 3.44% 2.41% 2.15% 3.08% 1.91% 1.8% 1.06%
2026/09/24 50.69% 6.05% 5.08% 3.52% 2.29% 2.63% 3.41% 2.78% 2.16% 0.65%
2026/09/25 53.37% 6.55% 4.86% 1.69% 2.17% 2.5% 3.73% 2.8% 1.71% 0.75%
2026/09/26 53.37% 6% 4.53% 2.29% 2.31% 2.25% 3.71% 3.31% 1.68% 0.86%
2026/09/27 56.7% 6.19% 4.29% 2.52% 1.99% 1.89% 3.18% 3.26% 1.72% 0.7%
2026/09/28 54.21% 6.73% 3.37% 2.11% 2.28% 2.14% 3.11% 2.36% 1.88% 0.8%
2026/09/29 51.49% 6.3% 4.87% 3.46% 2.44% 1.82% 2.82% 2.91% 1.95% 1.02%
2026/09/30 51.19% 6.25% 5.03% 4.25% 2.95% 2.91% 2.79% 2.73% 1.39% 1.18%
  • amazon.co.uk
  • worldofbooks.com
  • etsy.com
  • photobox.co.uk
  • optimalprint.co.uk
  • awesomebooks.com
  • moonpig.com
  • gear4music.com
  • papier.com
  • funkypigeon.com

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In September 2026, Amazon.co.uk dominated PPC spend, peaking at 64.49% on the 21st. Worldofbooks.com and Etsy.com followed, with Etsy’s highest at 9.43% on the 5th. By month’s end, Amazon maintained a strong lead, closing at 51.19%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Retail Books and Music

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
2026/09/01 489
2026/09/02 512
2026/09/03 492
2026/09/04 505
2026/09/05 511
2026/09/06 525
2026/09/07 543
2026/09/08 514
2026/09/09 506
2026/09/10 507
2026/09/11 501
2026/09/12 495
2026/09/13 507
2026/09/14 489
2026/09/15 515
2026/09/16 512
2026/09/17 488
2026/09/18 512
2026/09/19 498
2026/09/20 504
2026/09/21 498
2026/09/22 484
2026/09/23 471
2026/09/24 482
2026/09/25 469
2026/09/26 488
2026/09/27 478
2026/09/28 465
2026/09/29 466
2026/09/30 463

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September began with 489 advertisers, peaking at 543 on the 7th. A steady decline followed, ending at 463 on the 30th.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Retail Books and Music

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
worldofbooks.com 0.32%
photobox.co.uk 0.16%
gear4music.com 0.15%
calendarclub.co.uk 0.07%
awesomebooks.com 0.07%
one4all.com -0.03%
temu.com -0.04%
moonpig.com -0.09%
funkypigeon.com -0.23%
etsy.com -0.49%

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Etsy.com saw a significant drop of 0.49 in click share, while worldofbooks.com experienced a notable increase of 0.32.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Retail Books and Music Share of Impressions

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

Date amazon.co.uk worldofbooks.com etsy.com photobox.co.uk awesomebooks.com gear4music.com ebay.co.uk moonpig.com papier.com funkypigeon.com
2026/09/01 79.34% 4.49% 2.05% 0.18% 0.44% 0.99% 1.25% 0.64% 0.6% 0.46%
2026/09/02 68.85% 5.47% 4.23% 0.32% 0.75% 1.23% 1.88% 1.19% 0.85% 1.09%
2026/09/03 65.61% 6.37% 5.2% 0.52% 0.86% 1.37% 1.57% 1.3% 1.03% 1.46%
2026/09/04 66.14% 5.45% 5.89% 0.39% 1.14% 1.87% 1.59% 1.17% 0.75% 1.54%
2026/09/05 72.16% 3.72% 5.45% 0.25% 1.08% 1.46% 1% 1.06% 0.57% 1.2%
2026/09/06 76.39% 3.26% 5.18% 0.28% 0.86% 1.05% 0.82% 0.86% 0.48% 1.13%
2026/09/07 76.45% 3.54% 5.22% 0.09% 0.92% 1.03% 0.96% 0.87% 0.51% 1.01%
2026/09/08 75.92% 3.03% 5.42% 0.25% 1.03% 0.95% 1.34% 0.97% 0.49% 0.95%
2026/09/09 75.39% 3.49% 5.14% 0.35% 0.8% 1% 1.11% 1.03% 0.53% 1.07%
2026/09/10 74.47% 2.97% 5.27% 0.33% 0.95% 1.03% 1.13% 1.02% 0.64% 0.99%
2026/09/11 76.75% 2.67% 3.81% 0.53% 0.54% 1.07% 1.22% 1.13% 1.02% 0.93%
2026/09/12 75.68% 3.26% 4.54% 0.23% 0.93% 1.08% 1.04% 1.16% 0.82% 0.88%
2026/09/13 71.01% 3.84% 4.93% 0.76% 0.8% 1.49% 1.04% 1.4% 0.92% 1.07%
2026/09/14 70.87% 4.76% 4.27% 0.58% 1.13% 1.57% 0.86% 1.22% 1.14% 0.82%
2026/09/15 74.94% 3.83% 4.72% 0.22% 0.83% 1.28% 1.15% 1.19% 0.72% 0.86%
2026/09/16 68.41% 4.3% 4.94% 0.95% 1.55% 1.34% 1.95% 1.55% 0.75% 1.17%
2026/09/17 75.02% 3.68% 2.92% 0.63% 0.96% 1.46% 1.6% 1.3% 0.98% 0.81%
2026/09/18 74.56% 3.95% 2.54% 1.37% 1.24% 1.36% 1.16% 1.06% 0.69% 0.73%
2026/09/19 73.03% 4.89% 3.46% 0.78% 1.19% 1.49% 1.03% 1.01% 0.76% 0.74%
2026/09/20 73.31% 3.97% 3.44% 1.55% 1.24% 1.41% 1.1% 0.85% 0.58% 0.6%
2026/09/21 76.66% 3.74% 3.11% 0.8% 0.96% 1.28% 1.02% 0.94% 0.57% 0.55%
2026/09/22 72.46% 4.22% 3.59% 1.45% 1.05% 1.87% 1.36% 1.04% 0.81% 0.47%
2026/09/23 74.15% 4.1% 2.77% 1.49% 1.36% 1.23% 1.4% 0.94% 0.73% 0.46%
2026/09/24 72.38% 4.3% 3.46% 1.36% 1.9% 1.42% 0.91% 1.13% 0.88% 0.23%
2026/09/25 73.86% 4.74% 3.23% 0.7% 1.49% 1.45% 1% 1.21% 0.73% 0.27%
2026/09/26 72.4% 4.26% 2.92% 0.97% 1.25% 1.54% 0.94% 1.08% 0.61% 0.27%
2026/09/27 76.25% 4.36% 2.65% 1.22% 1.03% 1.48% 1.02% 0.94% 0.67% 0.21%
2026/09/28 74.39% 4.62% 2.13% 0.9% 1.13% 1.18% 1.08% 0.95% 0.78% 0.26%
2026/09/29 72.9% 4.4% 3.22% 1.21% 1.07% 1.44% 0.98% 0.93% 0.73% 0.38%
2026/09/30 70.76% 4.6% 3.45% 2.21% 1.86% 1.46% 1.11% 0.93% 0.6% 0.42%
  • amazon.co.uk
  • worldofbooks.com
  • etsy.com
  • photobox.co.uk
  • awesomebooks.com
  • gear4music.com
  • ebay.co.uk
  • moonpig.com
  • papier.com
  • funkypigeon.com

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In September 2026, Amazon.co.uk dominated with a fluctuating impression share, peaking early and stabilizing mid-month. Worldofbooks.com and Etsy.com showed modest gains, while Photobox.co.uk and Awesomebooks.com experienced gradual increases. By month’s end, Amazon.co.uk maintained a strong lead.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Retail Books and Music

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 Books and Music - Last month
  1. 1
    Amazon UK® Official Site | Amazon UK® https://www.amazon.co.uk/

    Browse & Discover Thousands of products. Read Customer Reviews and Find Best Sellers. Free UK Delivery on Eligible Orders.

  2. 2
    Blackwell's, books for life and for learning Blackwell's https://www.blackwells.co.uk

    Trading since 1879, Blackwell of Oxford is the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the UK. Fast dispatch, carefully packaged, worldwide delivery.

  3. 3
    Bookshop.org: Buy books online. Support local bookshops https://uk.bookshop.org

    A better way to buy books online. Every purchase financially supports local independent bookshops. Huge Selection. Fast Shipping. Free Delivery Over £25. Support The High Street. Socially Conscious.

  4. 4
    Etsy Official Site | Etsy UK On Etsy https://www.etsy.com › official-site

    Magical, Meaningful Items You Can't Find Anywhere Else. Unique Goods Curated For You. Connect To Buy And Sell Products. Local UK Sellers.

  5. 5
    World of Books | Buy Quality Used Books Online https://www.worldofbooks.com

    World of Books Is One Of The Largest Online Sellers Of Secondhand Books In The World. There's A Book For Everyone At World Of Books, And It Won't Cost...

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In the realm of Google PPC, Amazon UK dominates with its promise of vast selection and free delivery. Blackwell’s emphasizes its rich heritage and academic focus, while Bookshop.org champions local support and social consciousness. Etsy offers unique, curated items, and World of Books highlights affordability in secondhand treasures.

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