How popular isGovee?
In September 2026, people searched for Govee by name about 14,600 times in New Zealand, a 13.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 65.5% of all New Zealand smart lighting brand searches, placing Govee first out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about smart lighting brands, Govee did not appear in any of the answers.
Govee is the most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
GoveeShare of searches 65.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TP-Link TapoShare of searches 14.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Philips HueShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NanoleafShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
WiZShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top smart lighting brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Govee 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.
Philips Hue1st
TP-Link Tapo2nd
WiZ3rd
Nanoleaf4th
LIFX5th
Govee–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
TP-Link Tapo4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Philips Hue4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Nanoleaf2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
WiZ2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
LIFX1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Govee0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about smart lighting brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which smart lighting brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smart lighting brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best smart lighting brand in New Zealand for home lighting control?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart bulb nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart lights nz”
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 New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which smart lighting brands compete with Govee?
Share of searches by month for Govee, TP-Link Tapo, Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, WiZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Govee | TP-Link Tapo | Philips Hue | Nanoleaf | WiZ | LIFX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.4% | 11.1% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.79% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.2% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 64% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 0.93% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.1% | 13.2% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 0.73% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.2% | 12.6% | 9.6% | 4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.8% | 11.2% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.77% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.4% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 69.4% | 12.8% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.78% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.2% | 13.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.5% | 13.7% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.3% | 17% | 10.8% | 5% | 3% | 0.74% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.5% | 14.7% | 11.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.81% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 65.5% | 14.6K | -5.3% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.7% | 3.3K | -21% | -2.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.8% | 2.6K | -0.38% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.8% | 1.1K | -13% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 550 | -25.7% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.81% | 180 | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
Govee65.5%
Held 1st. 14.6K estimated branded searches, -5.3% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
14.7%
Held 2nd. 3.3K estimated branded searches, -21% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
11.8%
Held 3rd. 2.6K estimated branded searches, -0.38% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
4.
Nanoleaf4.8%
Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
WiZ2.5%
Held 5th. 550 estimated branded searches, -25.7% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.
LIFX0.81%
Held 6th. 180 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Govee and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Govee
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Govee changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Govee in New Zealand fell from 16.8K to 14.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Govee’s share of searches among smart lighting brands in New Zealand decreased from 73.4% to 65.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Govee’s share of searches among smart lighting brands in New Zealand peaked at 77.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 63.3% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand smart lighting brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Govee gained share of searches among smart lighting brands in New Zealand, from 63.3% to 65.5%.

In September 2026, Philips Hue gained share of searches among smart lighting brands in New Zealand, from 10.8% to 11.8%.

In September 2026, TP-Link Tapo lost share of searches among smart lighting brands in New Zealand, from 17% to 14.7%.

In September 2026, WiZ lost share of searches among smart lighting brands in New Zealand, from 3% to 2.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Nanoleaf in New Zealand rose 13.8% over 12 measured months, from 940 to 1.1K in September 2026.
How are Govee’s branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Govee’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- govee
- govee floor lamp
- govee lamp
- govee led
- govee led lights
- govee led strip
- govee light bars
- govee light bulb
- govee light strip
- govee lights
- govee strip lights
- govee table lamp
- govee tv backlights
- we govee
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