How popular isMaster Lock?
In September 2026, people searched for Master Lock by name about 390 times in New Zealand, a 25.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 18.7% of all New Zealand bike lock brand searches, placing Master Lock second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike lock brands, Master Lock did not appear in any of the answers.
Master Lock is the second most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
KryptoniteShare of searches 53.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Master LockShare of searches 18.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
OnGuardShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ABUSShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HiplokShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top bike lock brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Master Lock did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Kryptonite1st
ABUS2nd
Hiplok3rd
OnGuard4th
Master Lock–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kryptonite5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hiplok5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ABUS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OnGuard1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Master Lock0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bike lock brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike lock brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike lock brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike lock brand in New Zealand for city commuting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bike lock”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“secure bike lock”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which bike lock brands compete with Master Lock?
Share of searches by month for Kryptonite, Master Lock, OnGuard, ABUS, Hiplok. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kryptonite | Master Lock | OnGuard | ABUS | Hiplok |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.3% | 14.6% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.8% | 17.9% | 6.4% | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.4% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.8% | 19.6% | 8% | 11.6% | 5% |
| Feb 2026 | 51% | 16.6% | 21.2% | 8.1% | 3.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.3% | 20.8% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.3% | 19% | 7.4% | 9.7% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 21.9% | 10% | 10% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.6% | 17.9% | 8.7% | 11.7% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 53% | 21.3% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 5% |
| Aug 2026 | 64% | 17.3% | 6.7% | 8% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.1% | 18.7% | 14.4% | 10% | 3.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.1% | 1.1K | -22.9% | -10.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.7% | 390 | 0% | +1.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 14.4% | 300 | +100% | +7.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 10% | 210 | +16.7% | +2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.8% | 80 | -11.1% | -0.2 points |
53.1%
Held 1st. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -22.9% vs prior month. Share -10.9 points.
18.7%
Held 2nd. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
3.
OnGuard14.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 300 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +7.7 points.
4.
ABUS10%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
5.
Hiplok3.8%
Held 5th. 80 estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Master Lock changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Master Lock in New Zealand rose from 310 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Master Lock’s share of searches among bike lock brands in New Zealand increased from 14.6% to 18.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Master Lock’s share of searches among bike lock brands in New Zealand peaked at 21.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 13.3% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike lock brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, OnGuard overtook ABUS to rank 3rd among bike lock brands in New Zealand, with 14.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, ABUS gained share of searches among bike lock brands in New Zealand, from 8% to 10%.

In September 2026, Master Lock gained share of searches among bike lock brands in New Zealand, from 17.3% to 18.7%.

In September 2026, Kryptonite lost share of searches among bike lock brands in New Zealand, from 64% to 53.1%.

Hiplok’s share of searches among bike lock brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.1% to 3.8% in September 2026.
How are Master Lock’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Master Lock’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.
- master lock
- master lock padlock
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Where does Master Lock compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable lock brands | 3rd of 4 | 10.8% | Show ranking |
| Bike lock brands | 2nd of 5 | 18.7% | Shown above |
| Padlock brands | 3rd of 5 | 19.6% | Show ranking |

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