UK Retail Toys and Games - PPC Market Share Analysis September 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 23.776132645
76.223867355
23%

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 30
70
30%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 8%
Transactional 14%
Navigational 7%
Seasonal 7%
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 25.71
argos.co.uk 8.32
amazon.co.uk 6.18
pokemoncenter.com 4.37
ebay.co.uk 2.96
disneystore.co.uk 2.94
smythstoys.com 2.49
johnlewis.com 2.21
etsy.com 1.97
temu.com 1.88
others 40.97
  • lego.com - 25.71%
  • argos.co.uk - 8.32%
  • amazon.co.uk - 6.18%
  • pokemoncenter.com - 4.37%
  • ebay.co.uk - 2.96%
  • disneystore.co.uk - 2.94%
  • smythstoys.com - 2.49%
  • johnlewis.com - 2.21%
  • etsy.com - 1.97%
  • temu.com - 1.88%
  • others - 40.97%

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Lego.com dominates with 25.71% click share, while Argos.co.uk follows at 8.32%. Amazon.co.uk holds 6.18%, and others collectively capture 40.97%.

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 lego.com argos.co.uk amazon.co.uk ebay.co.uk temu.com outdoortoys.com johnlewis.com etsy.com my1styears.com disneystore.co.uk
2026/09/01 13.4% 8.34% 5.56% 2.81% 2.8% 3.49% 3.07% 2.36% 1.62% 1.46%
2026/09/02 11.19% 8.8% 5.92% 3.25% 3.44% 2.61% 3.27% 2.78% 2.31% 1.73%
2026/09/03 11.28% 6.93% 6.11% 2.79% 3.39% 4.14% 2.77% 3.01% 2.06% 1.1%
2026/09/04 11.66% 6.02% 6.47% 3.33% 4% 2.42% 2.66% 3.64% 1.83% 1.13%
2026/09/05 9.7% 6.6% 6.4% 3.07% 4.12% 2.43% 3.04% 5.01% 1.95% 1.31%
2026/09/06 9.52% 5.39% 6.82% 3.62% 4.33% 3.76% 3.03% 4.23% 1.67% 1.42%
2026/09/07 10.37% 6.14% 6.88% 3.3% 3.46% 2.88% 3.01% 5.17% 1.85% 1.91%
2026/09/08 11.92% 5.97% 6.05% 3.12% 3.68% 2.52% 3.11% 4.81% 1.78% 1.45%
2026/09/09 12.4% 6.06% 6.13% 3.6% 4% 2.57% 3.39% 4.7% 1.67% 1.42%
2026/09/10 11.33% 6.68% 6.11% 2.93% 3.23% 2.53% 3.24% 4.85% 2.36% 1.62%
2026/09/11 11.68% 6.88% 4.86% 3.38% 2.43% 1.79% 2.88% 4.1% 2.46% 1.43%
2026/09/12 10.63% 7.77% 6.24% 3.31% 3.27% 2.52% 2.8% 3.57% 1.91% 2.02%
2026/09/13 11.17% 8.74% 5.47% 3.2% 1.96% 2.81% 2.75% 3.41% 1.61% 1.22%
2026/09/14 12.56% 8.86% 5.49% 3.44% 2.38% 2.12% 2.87% 3.22% 2.18% 1.24%
2026/09/15 10.99% 8.07% 6.32% 3.36% 2.87% 2.22% 2.71% 3.85% 1.95% 1.48%
2026/09/16 11.94% 7.44% 6.42% 3.64% 2.67% 2.12% 2.67% 3.22% 2.35% 1.85%
2026/09/17 11.21% 9.25% 5.19% 3.53% 1.91% 1.93% 2.32% 2.5% 3.1% 1.27%
2026/09/18 11.25% 9.27% 5.15% 3.48% 1.76% 1.85% 2.24% 2.54% 3.04% 1.9%
2026/09/19 10.18% 9.43% 5.16% 4.8% 2.05% 1.91% 2.28% 3.14% 3.15% 1.82%
2026/09/20 9.06% 9.24% 5.27% 5.72% 2.62% 2.06% 2.83% 2.98% 2.86% 1.65%
2026/09/21 9.58% 8.8% 5.36% 4.78% 2.7% 2.51% 3.01% 3.22% 2.97% 2.47%
2026/09/22 10.1% 9.08% 5.62% 4.68% 2.28% 2.35% 2.93% 2.72% 2.92% 2.67%
2026/09/23 12.19% 7.67% 4.92% 5.04% 2.42% 2.82% 2.88% 2.63% 2.68% 2.33%
2026/09/24 18.04% 7.03% 4.7% 4.45% 2.64% 3.67% 3.06% 2.69% 2.43% 2.2%
2026/09/25 20.35% 6.83% 4.46% 3.4% 2.46% 2.6% 2.78% 2.68% 2.34% 2.29%
2026/09/26 19.41% 6.8% 4.25% 3.77% 2.53% 3.54% 2.89% 2.49% 2.23% 2.04%
2026/09/27 19.85% 7.09% 4.2% 3.43% 2.92% 3.56% 2.9% 2.54% 2.1% 2.33%
2026/09/28 21.24% 6.9% 4.22% 3.22% 2.95% 3.07% 2.93% 2.48% 1.83% 2.49%
2026/09/29 20.45% 8.09% 4.78% 4.04% 4.25% 3.38% 2.41% 2.47% 1.87% 1.7%
2026/09/30 20.91% 8.23% 4.91% 4.05% 3.75% 2.63% 2.41% 2.27% 2.16% 1.66%
  • lego.com
  • argos.co.uk
  • amazon.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk
  • temu.com
  • outdoortoys.com
  • johnlewis.com
  • etsy.com
  • my1styears.com
  • disneystore.co.uk

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In September 2026, Lego.com saw a significant rise in PPC spend share, peaking at 21.24% on the 28th. Argos.co.uk and Amazon.co.uk maintained steady shares, while eBay.co.uk and Temu.com experienced fluctuations. The month concluded with Lego.com leading the pack.

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
2026/09/01 1052
2026/09/02 1108
2026/09/03 1147
2026/09/04 1148
2026/09/05 1131
2026/09/06 1132
2026/09/07 1162
2026/09/08 1154
2026/09/09 1124
2026/09/10 1136
2026/09/11 1129
2026/09/12 1122
2026/09/13 1098
2026/09/14 1068
2026/09/15 1108
2026/09/16 1126
2026/09/17 1079
2026/09/18 1080
2026/09/19 1083
2026/09/20 1060
2026/09/21 1098
2026/09/22 1077
2026/09/23 1066
2026/09/24 1146
2026/09/25 1100
2026/09/26 1065
2026/09/27 1063
2026/09/28 1030
2026/09/29 1091
2026/09/30 1096

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September saw a dynamic shift in advertisers, peaking at 1,162 on the 7th. The month concluded with 1,096, reflecting a fluctuating yet resilient 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
lego.com 6.26%
argos.co.uk 0.7%
disneystore.co.uk 0.65%
my1styears.com 0.3%
pokemoncenter.com 0.26%
therange.co.uk -0.35%
temu.com -0.48%
very.co.uk -0.59%
etsy.com -0.95%
amazon.co.uk -1.85%

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Lego.com surged with a 6.26% click share increase, while amazon.co.uk dropped by 1.85%. Argos.co.uk and disneystore.co.uk also gained, contrasting etsy.com’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 lego.com argos.co.uk amazon.co.uk ebay.co.uk temu.com johnlewis.com smythstoys.com etsy.com very.co.uk asda.com
2026/09/01 11.18% 11.82% 7.39% 4.18% 3.28% 3.87% 1.52% 2.04% 2.41% 0.83%
2026/09/02 8.6% 12.42% 7.86% 4.73% 3.8% 4.13% 2.45% 2.34% 2.88% 1.1%
2026/09/03 9.09% 10.18% 8.33% 4.23% 3.91% 3.42% 2.35% 2.53% 2.91% 1.35%
2026/09/04 9.13% 8.59% 8.67% 4.76% 4.34% 3.22% 2.29% 3.01% 2.52% 1.62%
2026/09/05 7.72% 9.28% 8.72% 4.41% 4.43% 3.75% 2.37% 3.98% 2.5% 2.51%
2026/09/06 7.71% 7.89% 8.98% 5.1% 4.66% 3.71% 1.96% 3.58% 2.36% 2.62%
2026/09/07 8.38% 8.56% 8.94% 4.77% 3.94% 3.69% 1.94% 4.23% 2.83% 2.69%
2026/09/08 9.69% 8.59% 7.74% 4.43% 4.09% 3.89% 1.86% 4% 3.1% 2.6%
2026/09/09 9.93% 9.11% 8.25% 5.15% 4.36% 4.02% 2.07% 3.96% 2.38% 2.13%
2026/09/10 9.06% 9.98% 8.08% 4.39% 3.77% 3.9% 2.1% 3.88% 2.7% 2.42%
2026/09/11 8.86% 9.99% 6.42% 4.69% 2.89% 3.46% 2.1% 3.44% 2.79% 2.48%
2026/09/12 8% 11.48% 8.24% 4.75% 3.26% 3.49% 2.2% 2.94% 2.06% 2.65%
2026/09/13 8.48% 12.64% 7.28% 4.75% 2.05% 3.39% 2.28% 2.85% 1.79% 2.22%
2026/09/14 9.75% 12.66% 6.76% 4.95% 2.31% 3.55% 1.94% 2.64% 2.05% 2.12%
2026/09/15 8.7% 11.58% 7.77% 4.75% 2.92% 3.43% 2.65% 3.11% 1.9% 2.53%
2026/09/16 9.62% 10.86% 8.24% 4.84% 2.86% 3.3% 2.24% 2.54% 1.64% 3.08%
2026/09/17 9.22% 12.95% 6.73% 4.55% 2.1% 2.81% 2.21% 1.98% 1.31% 3.19%
2026/09/18 9.49% 13.15% 6.86% 4.89% 1.66% 2.73% 2.93% 2.04% 1.38% 3.01%
2026/09/19 8.22% 13.42% 6.86% 6.19% 2.11% 2.86% 2.52% 2.67% 1.19% 2.77%
2026/09/20 7.39% 13.17% 6.78% 6.86% 2.77% 3.45% 2.69% 2.47% 1.13% 2.56%
2026/09/21 7.97% 12.69% 6.7% 6.06% 2.85% 3.7% 2.58% 2.78% 1.23% 2.53%
2026/09/22 8.51% 13.22% 7.07% 5.66% 2.2% 3.58% 2.55% 2.22% 1.29% 2.64%
2026/09/23 10.58% 11.06% 5.96% 6.55% 2.47% 3.58% 2.1% 2.2% 1.27% 2.14%
2026/09/24 15.1% 10.13% 5.96% 5.79% 2.89% 3.98% 2.26% 2.22% 1.66% 1.44%
2026/09/25 17.62% 9.94% 5.51% 4.91% 2.72% 3.56% 2.24% 2.15% 1.64% 1.62%
2026/09/26 16.62% 10.37% 5.46% 5.1% 3.19% 3.74% 2.2% 2.09% 1.48% 1.81%
2026/09/27 17.02% 10.71% 5.74% 4.92% 3.72% 3.84% 2.46% 2.09% 1.7% 1.69%
2026/09/28 18.52% 10.21% 5.51% 4.74% 3.65% 3.86% 2.32% 2.09% 1.54% 1.32%
2026/09/29 16.87% 11.85% 6.2% 5.59% 5.27% 3.16% 2.73% 2.02% 1.41% 1.31%
2026/09/30 17.82% 11.91% 6.4% 5.37% 4.27% 2.99% 2.33% 1.93% 1.87% 1.18%
  • lego.com
  • argos.co.uk
  • amazon.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk
  • temu.com
  • johnlewis.com
  • smythstoys.com
  • etsy.com
  • very.co.uk
  • asda.com

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In September 2026, Lego.com surged from 11.18% to 17.82%, leading the PPC impression share. Argos.co.uk maintained a steady presence, while Amazon.co.uk and eBay.co.uk saw fluctuations. Temu.com and JohnLewis.com experienced minor shifts. The month concluded with Lego.com dominating the landscape.

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!

  2. 2
    Disney Store UK Official Site https://www.disneystore.co.uk

    Where Magic Meets Quality — Magic Awaits At Disney Store! The Official Destination To Shop The Stories You Love! Discover Magical, Authentic & Official Disney Licensed...

  3. 3
    The Official LEGO® Site https://www.lego.com › technic › sadairs-spear

    Buy Now On LEGO.com — The LEGO® Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Megacar is available on LEGO.com. Shop now. Enter the world of iconic supercars with this LEGO® Koenigsegg...

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

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

  5. 5
    Smyths Toys Superstores https://www.smythstoys.com

    High Quality Products — find information about us here at smyths toys superstores! Find information about us here at Smyths Toys Superstores. Shop Online. Multiple Payment Options. Subscribe To...

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Argos entices with great deals on LEGO sets, while Disney Store UK promises magic and quality. LEGO.com highlights iconic supercars, and Pokémon Center UK offers official merchandise. Smyths Toys emphasizes high-quality products and multiple payment options.

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