Nanoleaf vs WiZ:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nanoleaf had more branded searches than WiZ among smart lighting brands in Australia. Nanoleaf had about 3,600 branded searches, while WiZ had 880. Nanoleaf made up 7.9% of all smart lighting brand searches we track, and WiZ accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about smart lighting brands, WiZ appeared in three of the five answers and Nanoleaf in two. WiZ was mentioned before Nanoleaf in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Nanoleaf, about 4 searches for every 1 for WiZ
Who does AI mention more?
WiZ, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Nanoleaf in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
WiZ, named ahead of Nanoleaf in 2 of 3 answers
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Top smart lighting brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WiZ was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Nanoleaf was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. WiZ was listed before Nanoleaf in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
TP-Link Tapo1st
Philips Hue2nd- WiZ3rd
LIFX4th- Nanoleaf5th
Govee6th
Mirabella–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Philips Hue5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TP-Link Tapo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- WiZ3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nanoleaf2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- LIFX2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Govee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Mirabella0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about smart lighting brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which smart bulbs should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smart lighting brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smart lights for a home without a hub?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart lights”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart bulbs”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Nanoleaf or WiZ more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nanoleaf and WiZ by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven smart lighting brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Nanoleaf, WiZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Govee | Philips Hue | Mirabella | Nanoleaf | LIFX | WiZ | TP-Link Tapo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57% | 20.8% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.55% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.2% | 23.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 48% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 0.56% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.3% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.49% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.1% | 17.6% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.8% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.2% | 17.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 55.7% | 20.3% | 9% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.6% | 20.3% | 9% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.5% | 17.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.8% | 15.9% | 7% | 7% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.77% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.7% | 17.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
How has the Nanoleaf and WiZ comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nanoleaf was ahead of WiZ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nanoleaf’s share of searches among smart lighting brands in Australia moved from 6.1% to 7.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WiZ’s share of searches among smart lighting brands in Australia moved from 1.2% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 880.
How did search popularity change for Australia smart lighting brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Nanoleaf gained share of searches among smart lighting brands in Australia, from 7% to 7.9%.
In September 2026, WiZ gained share of searches among smart lighting brands in Australia, from 1.4% to 1.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nanoleaf’s and WiZ’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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