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Cateye vs Magicshine:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Cateye had more branded searches than Magicshine among bike light brands in New Zealand. Cateye had about 80 branded searches, while Magicshine had 50. Cateye made up 18.2% of all bike light brand searches we track, and Magicshine accounted for 11.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike light brands, Magicshine appeared in all four answers and Cateye in three. Cateye and Magicshine were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among bike light brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Cateye, about 60% more searches than Magicshine

Cateye 80 searchesMagicshine 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Magicshine, mentioned in every answer we collected

Magicshine in 4 of 4Cateye in 3 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Cateye first in 2Magicshine first in 2

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Top bike light brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Magicshine appeared in all four answers. Cateye was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Cateye and Magicshine were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Knog1st
  2. Lezyne1st
  3. Exposure3rd
  4. Magicshine3rd
  5. Cateye5th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Knog4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Lezyne4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Magicshine4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Cateye3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Exposure3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about bike light brands

4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Cateye or Magicshine more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Cateye and Magicshine by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five bike light brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Cateye and Magicshine among bike light brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Cateye, Magicshine. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKnogLezyneCateyeExposureMagicshine
Oct 202531.7%31.7%14.6%12.2%9.8%
Nov 202529.3%34.1%12.2%12.2%12.2%
Dec 202532.4%26.5%14.7%14.7%11.8%
Jan 202636.4%29.5%13.6%9.1%11.4%
Feb 202657.4%18%9.8%8.2%6.6%
Mar 202647.4%20.5%11.5%11.5%9%
Apr 202656.4%11.8%13.6%8.2%10%
May 202663.5%9.6%11.3%6.1%9.6%
Jun 202641%16.4%9.8%14.8%18%
Jul 202643.1%23.5%13.7%9.8%9.8%
Aug 202637.2%18.6%16.3%11.6%16.3%
Sep 202631.8%22.7%18.2%15.9%11.4%

How has the Cateye and Magicshine comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Magicshine took it in June 2026, Cateye took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cateye’s share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand moved from 14.6% to 18.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60 to 80.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Magicshine’s share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand moved from 9.8% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 50.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike light brands in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Exposure overtook Magicshine to rank 4th among bike light brands in New Zealand, with 15.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Cateye gained share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 18.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Magicshine lost share of searches among bike light brands in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 11.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cateye’s and Magicshine’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.

Cateye

2 branded search terms

  • cateye bike light
  • cateye light

Magicshine

1 branded search term

  • magicshine

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