How popular isLedlenser?
In September 2026, people searched for Ledlenser by name about 720 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 17.6% of all New Zealand head torch brand searches, placing Ledlenser second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about head torch brands, Ledlenser appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the five.
Ledlenser is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Black DiamondShare of searches 52.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LedlenserShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
NitecoreShare of searches 13.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
FenixShare of searches 8.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PetzlShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top head torch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ledlenser was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ledlenser is the fifth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Petzl1st
Black Diamond2nd
Nitecore3rd
Fenix4th
Ledlenser5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Black Diamond5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ledlenser3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nitecore3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fenix3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Petzl3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about head torch brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which head torch brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best head torch brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best head torch brand in New Zealand for camping and hiking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“headlamp nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“head torch for running”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which head torch brands compete with Ledlenser?
Share of searches by month for Black Diamond, Ledlenser, Nitecore, Fenix, Petzl. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Black Diamond | Ledlenser | Nitecore | Fenix | Petzl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.2% | 20.9% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.8% | 19.9% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 10.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.3% | 20.6% | 15.7% | 8% | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.5% | 17.7% | 16.5% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 18.3% | 14.2% | 9.3% | 8% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.5% | 23.1% | 14.4% | 13.1% | 6.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.6% | 27.4% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 5.5% |
| May 2026 | 41.4% | 20.8% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 6.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 21.2% | 14.8% | 15% | 6.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.1% | 25.5% | 13.4% | 15.7% | 6.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 45% | 20.3% | 13.8% | 14.4% | 6.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.7% | 17.6% | 13.4% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.7% | 2.2K | -2.7% | +7.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.6% | 720 | -28% | -2.7 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13.4% | 550 | -19.1% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 8.5% | 350 | -50.7% | -5.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.8% | 320 | 0% | +1.3 points |
52.7%
Held 1st. 2.2K estimated branded searches, -2.7% vs prior month. Share +7.7 points.
17.6%
Held 2nd. 720 estimated branded searches, -28% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
3.
Nitecore13.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 550 estimated branded searches, -19.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.
Fenix8.5%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 350 estimated branded searches, -50.7% vs prior month. Share -5.9 points.
5.
Petzl7.8%
Held 5th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
Compare popularity between Ledlenser and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Ledlenser
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Ledlenser changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ledlenser in New Zealand held steady at 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ledlenser’s share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand decreased from 20.9% to 17.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ledlenser’s share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand peaked at 27.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 17.6% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand head torch brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Black Diamond gained share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand, from 45% to 52.7%.

In September 2026, Petzl gained share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 7.8%.

In September 2026, Fenix lost share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand, from 14.4% to 8.5%.

In September 2026, Ledlenser lost share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand, from 20.3% to 17.6%.

In September 2026, Nitecore rose from 4th to 3rd among head torch brands in New Zealand.
How are Ledlenser’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ledlenser’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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Where does Ledlenser compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head torch brands | 2nd of 5 | 17.6% | Shown above |
| Torch brands | 2nd of 5 | 26.8% | Show ranking |

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