Govee vs LIFX:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Govee had more branded searches than LIFX among smart lighting brands in New Zealand. Govee was estimated to have 15.8K branded searches compared to LIFX’s 210, and held a 49.9% Share of Search versus LIFX’s 0.66%.
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Which is more popular in search, Govee or LIFX?
Compare the smart bulb and smart lighting brands New Zealand homes install. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Govee, LIFX. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Govee | TP-Link Tapo | Philips Hue | Nanoleaf | LIFX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.2% | 20% | 12% | 4% | 0.85% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.1% | 22.1% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.8% | 25.2% | 14% | 6.1% | 0.88% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.9% | 24.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.6% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 3.9% | 0.77% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.5% | 21.3% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 0.76% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.1% | 17.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 0.48% |
| May 2026 | 58.6% | 22.2% | 14.5% | 4% | 0.72% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.7% | 24.6% | 15.8% | 4.2% | 0.79% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.1% | 26.5% | 13.3% | 4.4% | 0.76% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.9% | 31.4% | 13.4% | 4.6% | 0.66% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Govee and LIFX comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Govee was ahead of LIFX in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Govee’s estimated Share of Search among smart lighting brands in New Zealand moved from 63.2% to 49.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 17K to 15.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, LIFX’s estimated Share of Search among smart lighting brands in New Zealand moved from 0.85% to 0.66%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 230 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand smart lighting brands in August 2026?
1 change
In August 2026, Govee lost estimated Share of Search among smart lighting brands in New Zealand, from 55.1% to 49.9%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Govee’s and LIFX’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.
Govee
20 branded search terms
- govee
- govee com
- govee floor lamp
- govee lamp
- govee led
- govee led lights
- govee led strip
- govee led strip lights
- govee light bars
- govee light bulb
- govee light strip
- govee lights
- govee near me
- govee nz
- govee out door lights
- govee rgbic led strip lights
- govee strip lights
- govee table lamp
- govee tv backlights
- we govee
LIFX
7 branded search terms
- lifx
- lifx bulb
- lifx com
- lifx led
- lifx light strip
- lifx new zealand
- lifx nz
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