HLG vs Viparspectra:Which is more popular?

Name: HLG vs Viparspectra: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, HLG and Viparspectra were level in searches among grow light brands worldwide, with an estimated 4K versus 3.6K branded searches, at 1.9% and 1.7% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grow light brands, HLG appeared in two of the four answers and Viparspectra in none.

Among grow light brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

HLG, about 11% more searches than Viparspectra

HLG 4K searchesViparspectra 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

HLG, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Viparspectra in 0

HLG in 2 of 4Viparspectra in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

HLG, the only one of the two named

HLG first in 2Viparspectra never named

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Top grow light brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, HLG was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Viparspectra did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
AC Infinity	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
Spider Farmer	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
Mars Hydro	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
Barrina	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
HLG	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
VIVOSUN	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 1 Google AI Overviews	1 of 4
Gavita	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	1 of 4
Viparspectra	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4

AC Infinity3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Spider Farmer3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mars Hydro2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Barrina2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
HLG2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
VIVOSUN1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Gavita1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Viparspectra0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which grow light brand should I buy?”
1. 1Spider Farmer
2. 2AC Infinity
3. 3Barrina
4. 4HLG
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grow light brands?”
1. 1Spider Farmer
2. 2HLG
3. 3AC Infinity
4. 4Mars Hydro
5. 5Gavita
6. 6Barrina
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LED grow light for a small grow tent?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grow lights”
1. 1VIVOSUN
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best grow lights”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Viparspectra

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.

Is HLG or Viparspectra more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for HLG and Viparspectra by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight grow light brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

HLG and Viparspectra among grow light brands worldwide, by month

Month	AC Infinity	Spider Farmer	Mars Hydro	VIVOSUN	Barrina	HLG	Viparspectra	Gavita
Oct 2025	30.6%	25%	16.7%	16.7%	6.1%	1.5%	2.2%	1.2%
Nov 2025	27%	27%	18.1%	18.1%	5.4%	1.5%	2%	1.1%
Dec 2025	29.7%	24.3%	16.3%	19.9%	5.4%	1.4%	2.2%	0.96%
Jan 2026	29.4%	24%	16.1%	19.7%	5.8%	1.2%	2.1%	1.7%
Feb 2026	27.4%	27.4%	15%	18.3%	6.9%	1.3%	2.4%	1.3%
Mar 2026	30.5%	25%	16.7%	16.7%	6.3%	1.3%	2.2%	1.2%
Apr 2026	30.6%	25%	16.7%	16.7%	6.3%	1.2%	2.2%	1.2%
May 2026	28.4%	28.4%	15.5%	15.5%	7.7%	1.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Jun 2026	31.2%	25.6%	14%	17.1%	7.9%	1.1%	1.9%	1.2%
Jul 2026	31.4%	25.7%	14.1%	17.2%	7.4%	1%	1.9%	1.2%
Aug 2026	30%	24.5%	16.4%	16.4%	8.7%	1.1%	1.8%	1.2%
Sep 2026	28%	28%	15.3%	15.3%	8.7%	1.9%	1.7%	1.1%

How has the HLG and Viparspectra comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: HLG took it in September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HLG’s share of searches among grow light brands worldwide moved from 1.5% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.7K to 4K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Viparspectra’s share of searches among grow light brands worldwide moved from 2.2% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 3.6K.

How did search popularity change for grow light brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, HLG overtook Viparspectra and Gavita to rank 6th among grow light brands worldwide, with 1.9% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Viparspectra worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HLG’s and Viparspectra’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.