Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Sports and Outdoors category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.
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How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.
| Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 16.1076594243 |
| 83.8923405757 |
A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.
| Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 17 |
| 83 |
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Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.
| Domain | Share of clicks |
|---|---|
| decathlon.co.uk | 7.33 |
| argos.co.uk | 5.95 |
| jdsports.co.uk | 5.19 |
| amazon.co.uk | 4.99 |
| halfords.com | 4.41 |
| americangolf.co.uk | 3.54 |
| gooutdoors.co.uk | 3.36 |
| mountainwarehouse.com | 3.32 |
| temu.com | 3.15 |
| sportsdirect.com | 2.9 |
| others | 55.86 |
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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Decathlon leads with a 7.33% click share, followed by Argos at 5.95%. Meanwhile, ‘others’ dominate with a significant 55.86% share.
Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month.
| Date | decathlon.co.uk | fitness-superstore.co.uk | argos.co.uk | amazon.co.uk | temu.com | halfords.com | jdsports.co.uk | myshopify.com | iscooterglobal.co.uk | americangolf.co.uk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/08/01 | 8.54% | 2.93% | 4.06% | 4.9% | 4.25% | 3.81% | 0.83% | 1.13% | 2.77% | 1.93% |
| 2026/08/02 | 8.17% | 3.55% | 4.02% | 4.51% | 2.71% | 3.24% | 0.98% | 2.48% | 2.72% | 2.36% |
| 2026/08/03 | 8.2% | 2.71% | 3.37% | 4.45% | 2.84% | 3.51% | 2.97% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.24% |
| 2026/08/04 | 7.62% | 3.2% | 2.66% | 3.87% | 3.01% | 3.7% | 0.67% | 0.77% | 2.69% | 2.51% |
| 2026/08/05 | 7.83% | 4.32% | 4.71% | 4.85% | 3.56% | 4.42% | 2.66% | 2.7% | 2.19% | 2.44% |
| 2026/08/06 | 6.66% | 3.77% | 4.91% | 4.26% | 3.66% | 4.12% | 2.34% | 1.43% | 2.66% | 1.9% |
| 2026/08/07 | 6.34% | 3.43% | 4.72% | 3.87% | 4.18% | 4.1% | 0.77% | 2.17% | 2.12% | 3.22% |
| 2026/08/08 | 7.15% | 3.72% | 5.07% | 4.39% | 3.76% | 3.56% | 1.86% | 1.49% | 2.18% | 2.38% |
| 2026/08/09 | 6.62% | 3.6% | 5.28% | 5.49% | 3.71% | 3.13% | 3.69% | 3.26% | 2.48% | 2.78% |
| 2026/08/10 | 5.87% | 3.6% | 4.59% | 4.84% | 4.93% | 2.62% | 2.55% | 3.42% | 2.55% | 1.5% |
| 2026/08/11 | 6.07% | 3.33% | 5.43% | 4.96% | 6.36% | 2.78% | 1.36% | 3.05% | 3.31% | 2.25% |
| 2026/08/12 | 7.08% | 3.34% | 4.47% | 4.25% | 6.13% | 2.35% | 2.25% | 3.26% | 2.48% | 1.36% |
| 2026/08/13 | 7.15% | 2.85% | 4.61% | 4.16% | 5.02% | 3.22% | 3.83% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.12% |
| 2026/08/14 | 6.67% | 2.71% | 5.82% | 3.36% | 4.56% | 2.72% | 2.09% | 2.28% | 2.76% | 2.1% |
| 2026/08/15 | 7.71% | 2.86% | 4.99% | 4.13% | 4.8% | 3.16% | 1.54% | 2.4% | 2.61% | 2.11% |
| 2026/08/16 | 7.33% | 3.18% | 5.78% | 4.45% | 4.18% | 3.48% | 0.49% | 2.6% | 3.16% | 2.74% |
| 2026/08/17 | 7.43% | 3.23% | 6.07% | 4.37% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 0.45% | 2.87% | 3.03% | 2.21% |
| 2026/08/18 | 6.95% | 3.21% | 5.16% | 3.95% | 4.71% | 3.3% | 0.47% | 3.21% | 3.31% | 2.1% |
| 2026/08/19 | 6.86% | 3.05% | 5.22% | 4.33% | 4.87% | 3.14% | 0.48% | 3.13% | 3.25% | 2.07% |
| 2026/08/20 | 7.6% | 3.27% | 4.46% | 4.28% | 4.05% | 2.92% | 1.8% | 3.07% | 2.59% | 2.23% |
| 2026/08/21 | 7.07% | 3.07% | 5.07% | 3.65% | 3.37% | 2.37% | 2.05% | 3.12% | 2.47% | 2.52% |
| 2026/08/22 | 8.46% | 2.95% | 5.48% | 4.35% | 3.59% | 1.68% | 1.83% | 3.44% | 1.94% | 2.2% |
| 2026/08/23 | 7.26% | 3.41% | 5.2% | 4.83% | 3.79% | 1.77% | 2.82% | 2.78% | 1.73% | 2.51% |
| 2026/08/24 | 7.23% | 3.47% | 5.26% | 4.44% | 3.81% | 2.71% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.03% |
| 2026/08/25 | 6.73% | 3.39% | 5.21% | 4.36% | 4.53% | 1.41% | 2.2% | 2% | 2.06% | 2.35% |
| 2026/08/26 | 6.7% | 3.5% | 5.38% | 4.3% | 3.55% | 2.43% | 2.09% | 2.81% | 2.13% | 2.29% |
| 2026/08/27 | 6.05% | 3.3% | 4.27% | 4.01% | 2.84% | 2.61% | 2.95% | 2.53% | 2.44% | 2.54% |
| 2026/08/28 | 7.14% | 3.31% | 5.26% | 3.53% | 2.99% | 3.42% | 2.93% | 3.19% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| 2026/08/29 | 8.56% | 3.88% | 5.7% | 3.56% | 3.73% | 3.33% | 2.2% | 2.95% | 1.77% | 2.06% |
| 2026/08/30 | 6.75% | 4.8% | 4.68% | 3.75% | 3.51% | 3.34% | 2.1% | 1.67% | 1.52% | 2.15% |
| 2026/08/31 | 7.18% | 4.38% | 4.02% | 3.85% | 3.41% | 3.31% | 2.65% | 2.64% | 1.88% | 1.6% |
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Decathlon.co.uk’s PPC share fluctuated, peaking at 8.56% on August 29. Fitness-superstore.co.uk saw a rise, ending at 4.38%. Argos.co.uk’s share varied, closing at 4.02%. Amazon.co.uk’s share decreased, finishing at 3.85%. Temu.com experienced ups and downs, ending at 3.41%. Halfords.com saw a decline, closing at 3.31%. Jdsports.co.uk’s share increased, ending at 2.65%. Myshopify.com fluctuated, finishing at 2.64%. Iscooterglobal.co.uk’s share decreased, ending at 1.88%. Americangolf.co.uk’s share varied, closing at 1.60%.
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.
| Date | Competitor Count |
|---|---|
| 2026/08/01 | 1401 |
| 2026/08/02 | 1433 |
| 2026/08/03 | 1430 |
| 2026/08/04 | 1426 |
| 2026/08/05 | 1498 |
| 2026/08/06 | 1373 |
| 2026/08/07 | 1287 |
| 2026/08/08 | 1238 |
| 2026/08/09 | 1265 |
| 2026/08/10 | 1292 |
| 2026/08/11 | 1248 |
| 2026/08/12 | 1431 |
| 2026/08/13 | 1510 |
| 2026/08/14 | 1458 |
| 2026/08/15 | 1348 |
| 2026/08/16 | 1336 |
| 2026/08/17 | 1342 |
| 2026/08/18 | 1301 |
| 2026/08/19 | 1270 |
| 2026/08/20 | 1357 |
| 2026/08/21 | 1392 |
| 2026/08/22 | 1384 |
| 2026/08/23 | 1359 |
| 2026/08/24 | 1334 |
| 2026/08/25 | 1568 |
| 2026/08/26 | 1549 |
| 2026/08/27 | 1541 |
| 2026/08/28 | 1502 |
| 2026/08/29 | 1339 |
| 2026/08/30 | 1391 |
| 2026/08/31 | 1363 |
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August saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 1,568 on the 25th. The month concluded with 1,363 advertisers, reflecting dynamic market activity.
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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Argos.co.uk leads with a 0.78% click share rise, while sportsdirect.com drops by 2.21%.
Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.
| Date | decathlon.co.uk | argos.co.uk | amazon.co.uk | temu.com | halfords.com | fitness-superstore.co.uk | jdsports.co.uk | myshopify.com | ebay.co.uk | iscooterglobal.co.uk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/08/01 | 9.32% | 4.98% | 6.14% | 5.2% | 4.58% | 2.43% | 1.04% | 1.46% | 2.75% | 2.77% |
| 2026/08/02 | 8.91% | 5.51% | 5.71% | 3.21% | 3.94% | 2.94% | 1.2% | 3.03% | 2.52% | 2.81% |
| 2026/08/03 | 8.69% | 4.72% | 5.9% | 3.34% | 3.98% | 2.21% | 2.55% | 2.51% | 2.37% | 2.49% |
| 2026/08/04 | 9.04% | 3.55% | 4.88% | 3.34% | 4.45% | 2.69% | 0.84% | 1.02% | 1.88% | 2.67% |
| 2026/08/05 | 8.82% | 6.07% | 6.15% | 4.54% | 5.09% | 3.63% | 2.18% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.09% |
| 2026/08/06 | 7.46% | 5.97% | 5.37% | 4.47% | 4.67% | 2.92% | 2.09% | 1.85% | 2.28% | 2.68% |
| 2026/08/07 | 7.15% | 5.6% | 5.04% | 4.97% | 4.49% | 2.79% | 1.1% | 2.89% | 2.14% | 2.06% |
| 2026/08/08 | 8.26% | 6.87% | 5.76% | 4.49% | 4.37% | 2.85% | 2.07% | 1.86% | 2.76% | 2.18% |
| 2026/08/09 | 7.27% | 6.48% | 6.64% | 4.54% | 3.61% | 2.67% | 3.51% | 4.15% | 2.59% | 2.32% |
| 2026/08/10 | 6.27% | 5.32% | 5.77% | 5.6% | 2.77% | 2.49% | 2.08% | 3.52% | 3.08% | 2.62% |
| 2026/08/11 | 7.11% | 6.55% | 5.89% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 2.68% | 1.34% | 3.56% | 3.34% | 3.14% |
| 2026/08/12 | 8.12% | 5.52% | 5.26% | 7.58% | 2.73% | 2.59% | 1.94% | 3.84% | 3.05% | 2.51% |
| 2026/08/13 | 7.86% | 6.13% | 5.01% | 5.95% | 3.45% | 2.14% | 3.81% | 3.69% | 2.9% | 2.33% |
| 2026/08/14 | 8.18% | 6.83% | 4.36% | 5.84% | 3.1% | 2% | 1.85% | 2.76% | 2.17% | 2.85% |
| 2026/08/15 | 8.4% | 5.97% | 5.09% | 5.74% | 3.69% | 2.3% | 1.12% | 2.92% | 2.48% | 2.87% |
| 2026/08/16 | 8.19% | 6.77% | 5.65% | 5.2% | 3.92% | 2.56% | 0.6% | 3.05% | 2.68% | 3.36% |
| 2026/08/17 | 8.09% | 6.86% | 5.4% | 5.11% | 3.45% | 2.37% | 0.58% | 3.49% | 2.69% | 3.33% |
| 2026/08/18 | 7.83% | 6.26% | 4.99% | 5.84% | 3.73% | 2.37% | 0.56% | 3.92% | 2.68% | 3.58% |
| 2026/08/19 | 8.05% | 6.42% | 5.46% | 6.22% | 3.42% | 2.28% | 0.52% | 3.95% | 2.88% | 3.45% |
| 2026/08/20 | 8.61% | 5.76% | 5.29% | 4.91% | 3.26% | 2.42% | 1.56% | 3.54% | 2.64% | 2.95% |
| 2026/08/21 | 8.25% | 6.46% | 4.76% | 4.07% | 2.88% | 2.23% | 1.8% | 3.78% | 2.32% | 2.62% |
| 2026/08/22 | 9.54% | 7.04% | 5.49% | 4.31% | 1.97% | 2.25% | 1.48% | 3.94% | 2.09% | 1.97% |
| 2026/08/23 | 8.47% | 6.68% | 6.29% | 4.55% | 2.03% | 2.48% | 2.74% | 3.14% | 2.57% | 1.73% |
| 2026/08/24 | 8.39% | 6.64% | 5.78% | 4.74% | 3.25% | 2.65% | 3.33% | 2.87% | 2.77% | 2.21% |
| 2026/08/25 | 7.97% | 6.4% | 5.57% | 5.3% | 1.59% | 2.85% | 2.43% | 2.33% | 2.68% | 1.94% |
| 2026/08/26 | 8.05% | 6.6% | 5.54% | 4.35% | 2.66% | 2.78% | 1.99% | 3.15% | 2.31% | 2.17% |
| 2026/08/27 | 7.28% | 5.48% | 5.05% | 3.56% | 2.95% | 2.64% | 2.77% | 2.93% | 1.84% | 2.43% |
| 2026/08/28 | 8.37% | 6.5% | 4.32% | 3.57% | 3.87% | 2.74% | 2.49% | 3.92% | 2.02% | 2.04% |
| 2026/08/29 | 10.02% | 7.05% | 4.37% | 4.64% | 3.72% | 3.23% | 1.91% | 3.5% | 1.69% | 1.73% |
| 2026/08/30 | 7.53% | 6.39% | 4.51% | 4.29% | 3.76% | 3.84% | 1.99% | 1.93% | 2.69% | 1.56% |
| 2026/08/31 | 7.95% | 5.28% | 4.82% | 4.19% | 3.72% | 3.4% | 3.17% | 2.73% | 2.16% | 1.75% |
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Decathlon.co.uk led August with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 10.02% on the 29th. Argos.co.uk and Amazon.co.uk followed, showing steady trends. Temu.com surged mid-month, while Halfords.com declined. The month ended with diverse shifts.
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The UK's Leading Golf Retailer — New Launches From Industry Leading Golf Brands. Shop First The Best Gear At American Golf.
Members save 10% at Arsenal Direct. Kids' sizes in stock now.
Find the best range of Outdoor Clothing and Footwear, Climbing, Camping Equipment and more. Price Match Promise guaranteed.
We're Going Big This Summer — Summer's Looking Stacked. Our Biggest One Yet. Everyone's In. Are You? Non-Stop Energy. All Summer Long. It's Gonna Be Huge. Let's Bring The Heat. Free Click & Collect. Brands: Nike, adidas.
Enjoy Free Delivery On All Mountain Warehouse Items. Shop Online and Get Great Value Outdoor Clothing & Equipment at Mountain Warehouse.
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In the competitive world of Google PPC, five advertisers stand out with compelling narratives. American Golf positions itself as the UK’s leading golf retailer, enticing enthusiasts with new launches from top brands. Arsenal Direct offers a 10% member discount, appealing to loyal fans. Cotswold Outdoor promises a price match guarantee, ensuring value for outdoor adventurers. JD Sports energizes summer with big brand names like Nike and adidas, while Mountain Warehouse attracts with free delivery, emphasizing value in outdoor gear. Each ad tells a unique story, capturing attention and driving engagement.
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