How popular isThe Lighting Centre in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 610 branded searches for The Lighting Centre in New Zealand which is up 52.5% over the last 11 months. The Lighting Centre holds 1.3% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand lighting retailers and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity.
Lighting Direct51.5%
Lighting Plus39.5%
ECC Lighting7.8%
The Lighting Centre1.3%
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Which lighting retailers compete with The Lighting Centre?
Share of Search by month for Lighting Direct, Lighting Plus, ECC Lighting, The Lighting Centre. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Lighting Direct | Lighting Plus | ECC Lighting | The Lighting Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 43.8% | 7.3% | 0.79% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.5% | 35.4% | 6.5% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.5% | 38.6% | 6.8% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.7% | 39.3% | 5.9% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.1% | 38.9% | 7.7% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 52% | 38.6% | 8.3% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.3% | 44.5% | 6.2% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 52.3% | 40.4% | 6.2% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.7% | 35.7% | 7.5% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 40.3% | 7.2% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.5% | 39.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.5% | 24.8K | +2.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 39.5% | 19K | -0.26% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.8% | 3.7K | +10.3% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.3% | 610 | 0% | 0 points |
51.5%
held 1st · 24.8K estimated branded searches · +2.3% vs prior month · +0.2 points
39.5%
held 2nd · 19K estimated branded searches · -0.26% vs prior month · -0.8 points
7.8%
held 3rd · 3.7K estimated branded searches · +10.3% vs prior month · +0.6 points
1.3%
held 4th · 610 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between The Lighting Centre and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for The Lighting Centre changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Lighting Centre in New Zealand rose from 400 to 610.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Lighting Centre’s estimated Share of Search among lighting retailers in New Zealand held steady, from 0.79% to 1.3%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand lighting retailers in August 2026?
3 changes

In August 2026, ECC Lighting gained estimated Share of Search among lighting retailers in New Zealand, from 7.2% to 7.8%.

In August 2026, Lighting Plus lost estimated Share of Search among lighting retailers in New Zealand, from 40.3% to 39.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for The Lighting Centre in New Zealand rose 52.5% over 11 measured months, from 400 to 610 in August 2026.
How is The Lighting Centre measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Lighting Centre’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.
2 branded search terms
- lighting centre nz
- the lighting centre
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