Category AI Visibility Report
Balloons 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
≈32,122
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Balloons across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 32,122 AI queries per month.
- Sempertex leads the AI shelf with 16.9% of brand mentions, followed by Tuftex (11.8%) and Qualatex (9.8%). The top three hold 38.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “balloon bouquet balloons” (top keyword “balloon bouquets”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (38% 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 | Sempertex | 416 | 16.9% |
| 2 | Tuftex | 291 | 11.8% |
| 3 | Qualatex | 242 | 9.8% |
| 4 | Bunch O Bubbles | 131 | 5.3% |
| 5 | Anagram | 116 | 4.7% |
| 6 | Way To Celebrate | 114 | 4.6% |
| 7 | Kalisan | 69 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Party City | 59 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Spritz | 47 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Betallic | 37 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| balloon bouquet balloons | ≈8,433 | balloon bouquets | 12,100 |
| balloons for columns | ≈8,155 | standing balloons | 8,100 |
| heart balloons | ≈7,893 | hearts balloons | 8,100 |
| graduation balloons | ≈7,641 | graduation balloons | 6,600 |
| number balloons | — | numbers balloons | 12,100 |
| helium balloons | — | balloons with helium near me | 27,100 |
| mylar foil balloons | — | mylar foil balloons | 27,100 |
| gender reveal balloons | — | gender reveal box balloons | 9,900 |
| water balloons | — | balloons water balloons | 40,500 |
| balloons for balloon animals | — | balloons for balloon animals | 22,200 |
| latex balloons | — | latex balloons | 18,100 |
| letter balloons | — | letters balloons | 6,600 |
| party balloons | — | party balloons party city | 18,100 |
| birthday balloons | — | birthday balloons | 27,100 |
| balloons for arches | — | balloons for arches | 60,500 |
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 | 167 | 38% |
| target.com | 52 | 11.8% |
| walmart.com | 51 | 11.6% |
| gointernational.co.uk | 25 | 5.7% |
| alinaballoon.com | 24 | 5.5% |
| hometosight.com | 14 | 3.2% |
| twistlabco.com | 13 | 3% |
| bargainballoons.com | 9 | 2.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for balloons?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Sempertex (16.9%), Tuftex (11.8%), Qualatex (9.8%), Bunch O Bubbles (5.3%), Anagram (4.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about balloons?
GEOly estimates ~32,122 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “balloon bouquet balloons”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for balloons?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, target.com, walmart.com, gointernational.co.uk, alinaballoon.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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