Category AI Visibility Report
Bar Stools 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
≈48,497
Est. AI queries / month
12
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 12 buyer topics in Bar Stools across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 48,497 AI queries per month.
- George Oliver leads the AI shelf with 5.1% of brand mentions, followed by Nathan James (4.5%) and Boraam (4.3%). The top three hold 13.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “upholstered bar stools” (top keyword “leatherette bar stools”, ~9,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (29.6% 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 | George Oliver | 244 | 5.1% |
| 2 | Nathan James | 214 | 4.5% |
| 3 | Boraam | 203 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Armen Living | 188 | 3.9% |
| 5 | AllModern | 155 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Spruce & Spring | 138 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Flash Furniture | 129 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Latitude Run | 110 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Pottery Barn | 109 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Corrigan Studio | 108 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| upholstered bar stools | ≈18,159 | leatherette bar stools | 9,900 |
| bar stools set of 2 | ≈15,375 | bar stools set of 2 | 12,100 |
| backless bar stools | ≈14,963 | bar stools backless | 14,800 |
| outdoor bar stools | — | bar stools for outdoor | 14,800 |
| swivel bar stools | — | swivel bar stools | 27,100 |
| modern bar stools | — | modern style bar stools | 9,900 |
| adjustable bar stools | — | adjustable bar stools | 12,100 |
| counter bar stools | — | counter stools | 49,500 |
| bar height bar stools | — | bar height stools | 14,800 |
| bar stools with backs | — | bar stools with backs | 33,100 |
| wood bar stools | — | wood bar stools | 14,800 |
| bar stools for kitchen | — | bar and kitchen stools | 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 | 126 | 29.6% |
| wayfair.com | 50 | 11.8% |
| homedepot.com | 49 | 11.5% |
| lowes.com | 17 | 4% |
| target.com | 15 | 3.5% |
| houzz.com | 14 | 3.3% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 12 | 2.8% |
| thekitchn.com | 11 | 2.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for bar stools?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: George Oliver (5.1%), Nathan James (4.5%), Boraam (4.3%), Armen Living (3.9%), AllModern (3.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about bar stools?
GEOly estimates ~48,497 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “upholstered bar stools”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for bar stools?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, wayfair.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, target.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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