ABUS vs Hiplok:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ABUS had more branded searches than Hiplok among bike lock brands in New Zealand. ABUS had about 210 branded searches, while Hiplok had 80. ABUS made up 10% of all bike lock brand searches we track, and Hiplok accounted for 3.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike lock brands, Hiplok appeared in all five answers and ABUS in three. ABUS was mentioned before Hiplok in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
ABUS, about 3 searches for every 1 for Hiplok
Who does AI mention more?
Hiplok, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
ABUS, named ahead of Hiplok in 3 of 4 answers
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Top bike lock brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hiplok appeared in all five answers. ABUS was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ABUS was listed before Hiplok in three out of four 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.
Is ABUS or Hiplok more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ABUS and Hiplok by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five bike lock brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for 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% |
How has the ABUS and Hiplok comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ABUS was ahead of Hiplok in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ABUS’s share of searches among bike lock brands in New Zealand moved from 8.9% to 10%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 190 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hiplok’s share of searches among bike lock brands in New Zealand held steady at 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 80.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike lock brands in September 2026?
3 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%.
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 branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ABUS’s and Hiplok’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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