How popular isExposure?
In September 2026, people searched for Exposure by name about 70 times in New Zealand, a 40% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 15.9% of all New Zealand bike light brand searches, placing Exposure fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike light brands, Exposure appeared in three of the four answers and was the joint third most recommended of the five.
Exposure is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the joint third most recommended in AI answers.
KnogShare of searches 31.8%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LezyneShare of searches 22.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CateyeShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ExposureShare of searches 15.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MagicshineShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top bike light brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Exposure was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Exposure is the joint third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Knog1st
Lezyne1st
Exposure3rd
Magicshine3rd
Cateye5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Knog4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Lezyne4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Magicshine4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cateye3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Exposure3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about bike light brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike light brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike light brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike light brand in New Zealand for night riding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bike lights nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rechargeable bike lights nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which bike light brands compete with Exposure?
Share of searches by month for Knog, Lezyne, Cateye, Exposure, Magicshine. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Knog | Lezyne | Cateye | Exposure | Magicshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.7% | 31.7% | 14.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.3% | 34.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.4% | 26.5% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 11.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.4% | 29.5% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.4% | 18% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.4% | 20.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 9% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.4% | 11.8% | 13.6% | 8.2% | 10% |
| May 2026 | 63.5% | 9.6% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 41% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 14.8% | 18% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.1% | 23.5% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.2% | 18.6% | 16.3% | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.8% | 22.7% | 18.2% | 15.9% | 11.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.8% | 140 | -12.5% | -5.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.7% | 100 | +25% | +4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.2% | 80 | +14.3% | +1.9 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 15.9% | 70 | +40% | +4.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 11.4% | 50 | -28.6% | -4.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th |
1.
Knog31.8%
Held 1st. 140 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share -5.4 points.
2.
Lezyne22.7%
Held 2nd. 100 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.
3.
Cateye18.2%
Held 3rd. 80 estimated branded searches, +14.3% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
4.
Exposure15.9%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +4.3 points.
11.4%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.
Compare popularity between Exposure and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Exposure
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Exposure changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Exposure in New Zealand rose from 50 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Exposure’s share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand increased from 12.2% to 15.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Exposure’s share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand peaked at 15.9% in September 2026 and was lowest at 6.1% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike light brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Exposure overtook Magicshine to rank 4th among bike light brands in New Zealand, with 15.9% of the searches.

In September 2026, Lezyne gained share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand, from 18.6% to 22.7%.

In September 2026, Cateye gained share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 18.2%.

In September 2026, Knog lost share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand, from 37.2% to 31.8%.

In September 2026, Magicshine lost share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 11.4%.
How are Exposure’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Exposure’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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