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Australian supermarkets: who does AI actually recommend?

Every fortnight we ask ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok and DeepSeek the same 12 buying questions, up to 72 answers a round. There is no page 2 in AI search. This is who gets the customers.

Duel of the round

Before we show you the board: which one does AI actually recommend more?

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The cost of invisibilityEstimate

IGA

est.$20,192to$60,575AUD per month steered elsewhere

Based on ~2,280 monthly searches, 18% AI adoption, and average customer value $2,400.

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What AI actually says

Sentiment behind the score.

Woolworths
68%positive
Praised for
wide range of products
Knocked for
slightly more expensive than ALDI
ALDI
86%positive
Praised for
cheapest overalllowest pricesspecial buys
Knocked for
limited rangesmaller rangeno loyalty program
Coles
68%positive
Praised for
competitive pricing
Knocked for
may not meet standards of smaller dedicated ethical stores
The receipts

Straight from the answer.

ChatGPTasked “best supermarket in australia”
“Australia offers a variety of major supermarkets, each with its own strengths. Some of the most popular and highly regarded supermarkets include: Woolworths: Often considered the largest and most widespread supermarket chain in Australia, Woolworths offers a wide range of products, fresh produce, and weekly discounts. Coles: Another leading supermarket chain with extensive…”

IGA is not mentioned in this answer.

The twist

Coles climbed 8 points since last round.

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