Category AI Visibility Report
Awnings AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈19,114
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Awnings across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 19,114 AI queries per month.
- Awntech Key West leads the AI shelf with 14.2% of brand mentions, followed by SunSetter (7.5%) and Solera Screens (5.5%). The top three hold 27.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Canvas and fabric awnings” (top keyword “canvas awnings”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.4% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awntech Key West | 670 | 14.2% |
| 2 | SunSetter | 356 | 7.5% |
| 3 | Solera Screens | 259 | 5.5% |
| 4 | Carefree | 217 | 4.6% |
| 5 | ALEKO | 215 | 4.5% |
| 6 | NuImage | 198 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Advaning | 180 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Lippert | 165 | 3.5% |
| 9 | Dometic | 161 | 3.4% |
| 10 | CANOPIA by PALRAM | 158 | 3.3% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas and fabric awnings | ≈6,933 | canvas awnings | 3,600 |
| Motorized awnings | ≈6,729 | motorized awnings | 3,600 |
| 270 awnings | ≈5,452 | 270 awnings | 2,900 |
| RV slide-out awnings | — | awnings for rv slide outs | 2,900 |
| Retractable awnings | — | awnings retractable awnings | 49,500 |
| Patio awnings | — | patio awning | 22,200 |
| Metal awnings | — | awnings metal | 6,600 |
| Car awnings | — | auto awnings | 2,900 |
| RV awnings | — | rv camper awnings | 14,800 |
| Window and door awnings | — | window awnings | 12,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 198 | 19.4% |
| lippert.com | 147 | 14.4% |
| awningtown.com | 102 | 10% |
| homedepot.com | 88 | 8.6% |
| etrailer.com | 46 | 4.5% |
| sunsetter.com | 37 | 3.6% |
| rvawninginfo.com | 30 | 2.9% |
| bhg.com | 26 | 2.5% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for awnings?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Awntech Key West (14.2%), SunSetter (7.5%), Solera Screens (5.5%), Carefree (4.6%), ALEKO (4.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about awnings?
GEOly estimates ~19,114 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “Canvas and fabric awnings”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for awnings?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, lippert.com, awningtown.com, homedepot.com, etrailer.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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