UK Retail Toys and Games - PPC Market Share Analysis March 2026

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

Toys and Games – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Toys and Games 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 10.3948957258
89.6051042742
10%

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 48
52
48%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 22%
Transactional 12%
Navigational 4%
Seasonal 12%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 1%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Retail Toys and Games 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
lego.com 22.24
argos.co.uk 10.21
amazon.co.uk 9.19
ebay.co.uk 3.44
pokemoncenter.com 2.49
nintendo.co.uk 2.25
my1styears.com 2.02
johnlewis.com 1.98
cardfactory.co.uk 1.97
disneystore.co.uk 1.66
others 42.55
  • lego.com - 22.24%
  • argos.co.uk - 10.21%
  • amazon.co.uk - 9.19%
  • ebay.co.uk - 3.44%
  • pokemoncenter.com - 2.49%
  • nintendo.co.uk - 2.25%
  • my1styears.com - 2.02%
  • johnlewis.com - 1.98%
  • cardfactory.co.uk - 1.97%
  • disneystore.co.uk - 1.66%
  • others - 42.55%

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Lego.com leads with 22.24% click share, followed by Argos.co.uk at 10.21%. Amazon.co.uk holds 9.19%, while ‘others’ dominate with 42.55%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Retail Toys and Games 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 argos.co.uk amazon.co.uk lego.com very.co.uk ebay.co.uk my1styears.com johnlewis.com temu.com etsy.com nintendo.co.uk
2026/03/01 10.05% 8.73% 10.93% 5.19% 5.99% 1.26% 2.39% 3.01% 1.98% 1.19%
2026/03/02 8.91% 8.06% 10.65% 3.71% 5.53% 2.11% 2.05% 2.5% 2.44% 2.56%
2026/03/03 7.28% 7.26% 11.51% 3.63% 4.51% 2.22% 1.71% 2.7% 3.35% 2.6%
2026/03/04 8.72% 6.92% 11.95% 2.76% 4.41% 2.04% 1.72% 2.35% 2.39% 1.79%
2026/03/05 9.76% 8.24% 9.59% 3.47% 4.47% 2.23% 1.66% 2.8% 2.28% 2.23%
2026/03/06 9.62% 5.83% 10.58% 2.39% 2.67% 2.2% 1.62% 1.62% 2.23% 2.55%
2026/03/07 9.68% 6.08% 10.58% 3.71% 2.87% 1.61% 1.76% 2% 3.14% 4.16%
2026/03/08 10.01% 5.76% 10.5% 3.54% 3.4% 1.5% 2.36% 1.87% 2.24% 3.36%
2026/03/09 9.23% 5.78% 11.88% 2.01% 2.74% 1.91% 2.41% 2.23% 2.31% 1.87%
2026/03/10 9.59% 6.65% 13.9% 1.37% 2.34% 1.91% 2.35% 1.86% 1.87% 3.26%
2026/03/11 8.4% 6.67% 11.31% 0.83% 2.84% 2.42% 1.92% 1.68% 1.97% 1.95%
2026/03/12 9.35% 5.6% 12.89% 1.93% 2.59% 1.88% 2.09% 1.61% 1.68% 3.37%
2026/03/13 8.45% 5.42% 12.85% 1.7% 2.57% 2.19% 2.22% 1.86% 1.93% 2.43%
2026/03/14 11.31% 6.25% 11.07% 1.65% 2.91% 2.2% 2.38% 2.44% 2.3% 2.87%
2026/03/15 10.59% 6.49% 9.32% 1.88% 3.53% 2.51% 2.59% 2.36% 2.99% 2.64%
2026/03/16 10.16% 7.75% 9.44% 1.59% 3.05% 2.98% 2.51% 1.69% 3.06% 1.98%
2026/03/17 10.71% 9.01% 7.46% 1.87% 5.32% 2.52% 2.67% 2.32% 2.86% 1.95%
2026/03/18 8.92% 5.4% 11.37% 1.1% 2.89% 2.23% 2.22% 1.15% 2.37% 2.24%
2026/03/19 7.02% 6.75% 11.79% 1.44% 4.43% 2.67% 2.67% 0.9% 2.18% 1.75%
2026/03/20 8.72% 6.78% 12.11% 0.92% 3.51% 2.32% 2.89% 0.92% 2.16% 1.74%
2026/03/21 9.41% 5.98% 15.31% 1.37% 3.4% 2.61% 2.66% 0.77% 2.17% 1.42%
2026/03/22 7.89% 5.87% 13.67% 1.02% 3.35% 2.59% 2.79% 1.52% 2.51% 1.28%
2026/03/23 9.9% 8.21% 10.58% 1.72% 3.96% 2.6% 2.5% 1.6% 2.94% 0.84%
2026/03/24 10.67% 8.97% 7.44% 1.86% 5.3% 2.51% 2.66% 2.31% 2.85% 1.94%
2026/03/25 7.42% 6.89% 10.12% 1.44% 2.37% 2.75% 2.53% 0.8% 1.61% 0.99%
2026/03/26 10.37% 9.04% 8.93% 2.43% 3.97% 3.18% 3.38% 1.41% 1.53% 1.14%
2026/03/27 12.04% 10.11% 9.11% 2.27% 3.76% 3.52% 4.43% 2.18% 1.99% 1.02%
2026/03/28 12.48% 12.78% 8.45% 2.79% 3.99% 2.54% 3.39% 2.68% 1.51% 1.75%
2026/03/29 13.22% 12.42% 8.29% 3.86% 4.86% 2.71% 3.82% 2.59% 2.62% 1.5%
2026/03/30 11.87% 9.19% 8.63% 4.42% 4.11% 3.51% 3.92% 2.6% 2.28% 0.54%
2026/03/31 13.91% 9.44% 8.6% 3.8% 3.61% 3.4% 3.22% 2.47% 1.94% 1.17%
  • argos.co.uk
  • amazon.co.uk
  • lego.com
  • very.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk
  • my1styears.com
  • johnlewis.com
  • temu.com
  • etsy.com
  • nintendo.co.uk

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In March 2026, Argos led with a steady rise, peaking at 13.91% on the 31st. Amazon fluctuated, ending at 9.44%. Lego saw a mid-month peak, closing at 8.6%. Very and eBay showed modest gains, while My1stYears and John Lewis had consistent growth. Temu and Etsy experienced ups and downs, with Nintendo trailing.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Retail Toys and Games

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
2026/03/01 961
2026/03/02 989
2026/03/03 1039
2026/03/04 1041
2026/03/05 1058
2026/03/06 1021
2026/03/07 921
2026/03/08 877
2026/03/09 949
2026/03/10 937
2026/03/11 950
2026/03/12 956
2026/03/13 973
2026/03/14 942
2026/03/15 962
2026/03/16 1030
2026/03/17 1161
2026/03/18 1047
2026/03/19 1044
2026/03/20 1029
2026/03/21 916
2026/03/22 917
2026/03/23 994
2026/03/24 1161
2026/03/25 884
2026/03/26 923
2026/03/27 952
2026/03/28 875
2026/03/29 900
2026/03/30 902
2026/03/31 901

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March saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 1,161 on the 17th and 24th. The month concluded with 901 advertisers, reflecting a dynamic landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Retail Toys and Games

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
amazon.co.uk 2%
johnlewis.com 0.68%
argos.co.uk 0.59%
jellycat.com 0.52%
asda.com 0.43%
moonpig.com -0.36%
disneystore.co.uk -0.77%
nintendo.co.uk -1.15%
buildabear.co.uk -1.17%
lego.com -1.32%

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Amazon.co.uk surged with a 2.00 increase, while lego.com dropped by 1.32. Johnlewis.com and argos.co.uk gained, contrasting disneystore.co.uk’s decline.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Retail Toys and Games Share of Impressions

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

Date argos.co.uk amazon.co.uk lego.com ebay.co.uk very.co.uk johnlewis.com temu.com asda.com etsy.com nintendo.co.uk
2026/03/01 12.54% 11.15% 9.8% 8.28% 7.09% 2.81% 3.59% 1.09% 1.8% 1.03%
2026/03/02 11.2% 10.59% 9.23% 7.96% 5.12% 2.47% 3.1% 1.2% 2.29% 2%
2026/03/03 9.16% 9.54% 10.65% 6.59% 4.75% 2.24% 3.24% 1.23% 3.05% 1.98%
2026/03/04 10.68% 9.09% 10.38% 6.55% 3.64% 2.23% 3.08% 1.35% 2.12% 1.42%
2026/03/05 12.08% 10.6% 7.76% 6.3% 4.45% 2.11% 3.5% 1.39% 2.06% 1.67%
2026/03/06 12.89% 7.73% 9.81% 3.9% 3.21% 2.12% 2.06% 1.23% 2.01% 2.1%
2026/03/07 13.1% 8% 10.84% 4.17% 4.59% 2.21% 2.41% 0.88% 2.81% 3.42%
2026/03/08 12.86% 7.41% 10.88% 4.74% 4.56% 2.89% 2.16% 0.89% 2.05% 3.08%
2026/03/09 12.49% 7.11% 11.66% 3.92% 2.78% 3.12% 2.51% 0.9% 2.12% 1.84%
2026/03/10 12.93% 8.27% 14.62% 3.27% 1.83% 2.95% 2.01% 0.57% 1.74% 2.52%
2026/03/11 11.43% 8.79% 12.01% 4.13% 1.07% 2.38% 2% 0.49% 1.66% 1.51%
2026/03/12 11.99% 7.43% 12.99% 3.66% 2.61% 2.64% 1.84% 0.51% 1.47% 2.87%
2026/03/13 11.59% 7.33% 11.81% 3.8% 2.32% 2.75% 2% 0.66% 1.96% 2.16%
2026/03/14 14.77% 8.38% 10.31% 4.19% 2.21% 3.02% 2.87% 1.42% 2.24% 2.26%
2026/03/15 13.73% 8.71% 8.29% 4.86% 2.41% 3.2% 2.74% 1.93% 2.65% 1.97%
2026/03/16 13.32% 10.4% 9.07% 4.27% 2.09% 3.22% 1.95% 1.32% 2.77% 1.56%
2026/03/17 13.24% 11.6% 5.76% 7.33% 2.51% 3.47% 2.55% 1.99% 2.7% 1.43%
2026/03/18 11.86% 7% 10.9% 4.25% 1.48% 2.87% 1.38% 2.14% 2.35% 1.8%
2026/03/19 8.83% 8.87% 11.58% 6.29% 1.98% 3.47% 1.03% 2.29% 2.05% 1.43%
2026/03/20 10.59% 8.84% 12.11% 5.17% 1.23% 3.66% 1.05% 1.7% 2.08% 1.37%
2026/03/21 12.03% 7.94% 15.54% 4.9% 2.03% 3.43% 0.86% 1.55% 1.97% 1.09%
2026/03/22 10.21% 8.01% 14.87% 4.92% 1.57% 3.79% 1.76% 2.13% 2.25% 1.04%
2026/03/23 12.5% 10.54% 9.56% 5.66% 2.46% 3.04% 1.84% 3.09% 2.59% 0.72%
2026/03/24 13.24% 11.6% 5.76% 7.33% 2.51% 3.47% 2.55% 1.99% 2.7% 1.43%
2026/03/25 9.98% 9.72% 9.43% 3.59% 2.2% 3.15% 1.05% 1.67% 1.46% 0.77%
2026/03/26 13.23% 11.64% 7.24% 5.63% 3.32% 4.18% 1.52% 1.9% 1.45% 0.84%
2026/03/27 15.13% 12.85% 6.82% 5.25% 3.1% 5.33% 2.35% 1.84% 1.76% 0.78%
2026/03/28 15.12% 15.91% 7.35% 5.23% 3.73% 4.04% 2.81% 2.71% 1.28% 1.14%
2026/03/29 16.04% 15.34% 6.97% 6.54% 4.88% 4.55% 2.72% 1.23% 2.17% 0.98%
2026/03/30 14.92% 11.54% 6.72% 5.9% 5.97% 4.55% 2.73% 1.85% 2.13% 0.36%
2026/03/31 16.69% 11.75% 6.61% 5.38% 5.27% 3.79% 2.57% 1.87% 1.69% 0.69%
  • argos.co.uk
  • amazon.co.uk
  • lego.com
  • ebay.co.uk
  • very.co.uk
  • johnlewis.com
  • temu.com
  • asda.com
  • etsy.com
  • nintendo.co.uk

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In March 2026, Argos led with a steady rise, peaking at 16.69% on the 31st. Amazon fluctuated, ending at 11.75%. Lego’s share declined, closing at 6.61%. eBay and Very showed moderate gains, while John Lewis and Temu remained stable. Asda and Etsy saw minor fluctuations, and Nintendo’s share decreased, finishing at 0.69%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Retail Toys and Games

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 Toys and Games - Last month
  1. 1
    LEGO Sets At Argos | Great Deals & Low Prices https://www.argos.co.uk

    Shop LEGO Sets At Argos. Browse Our Construction Toys Range Today! Shop Funko POP Action Figure Online Now At Argos. Life's Here, Be Ready. High Quality Products. Buy on Your Mobile. Wide Range Of Brands. Shop & Save. Free Click & Collect.

  2. 2
    Cards, Gifts & Party Supplies | Next Day Delivery Available https://www.cardfactory.co.uk › order › online

    Great Value at cardfactory! Browse Our Cards, Gifts, Wrap, Balloons & Party Supplies Today

  3. 3
    The Official LEGO® Shop | The Largest LEGO® Selection https://www.lego.com › lego › sets

    Buy our sets and discover your favorite themes! Find something for all ages. Shop awesome LEGO® building toys and brick sets and find the perfect gift.

  4. 4
    Pokémon Center UK Official https://www.pokemoncenter.com

    Now in the UK — PokemonCenter.Com Is The Official Online Store For Pokémon Center Merchandise. Shop Today! Now...

  5. 5
    Nintendo Switch 2 https://www.very.co.uk › gaming › nintendo

    Shop Switch 2 at Very — Delivery Options including Next Day Click & Collect (£30+), Nominated ...

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In the vibrant world of Google PPC, Argos shines with enticing LEGO deals, blending affordability and variety. Card Factory captivates with its promise of next-day delivery on party essentials. LEGO’s official shop emphasizes its vast selection, while Pokémon Center UK highlights its exclusive merchandise. Very.co.uk tempts gamers with convenient delivery options for the Nintendo Switch 2.

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