HLG vs VIVOSUN:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, VIVOSUN had more branded searches than HLG among grow light brands worldwide. VIVOSUN had about 33,100 branded searches, while HLG had 4,000. VIVOSUN made up 15.3% of all grow light brand searches we track, and HLG accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grow light brands, HLG appeared in two of the four answers and VIVOSUN in one. HLG was mentioned before VIVOSUN in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
VIVOSUN, about 8 searches for every 1 for HLG
Who does AI mention more?
HLG, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, VIVOSUN in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
HLG, named ahead of VIVOSUN in 2 of 2 answers
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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. VIVOSUN was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. HLG was listed before VIVOSUN in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Spider Farmer1st
AC Infinity2nd
Mars Hydro3rd- HLG4th
- Barrina5th
Gavita6th- VIVOSUN–
- Viparspectra–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 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
See every answer about grow light brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grow light brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grow light brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LED grow light for a small grow tent?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grow lights”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best grow lights”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
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 VIVOSUN more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for HLG and VIVOSUN 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.
Share of searches by month for VIVOSUN, HLG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| 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 VIVOSUN comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- VIVOSUN was ahead of HLG in every measured month of the 12 months ending 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, VIVOSUN’s share of searches among grow light brands worldwide moved from 16.7% to 15.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
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.
In September 2026, VIVOSUN lost share of searches among grow light brands worldwide, from 16.4% to 15.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HLG’s and VIVOSUN’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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