Category AI Visibility Report
Blackout Curtains 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
≈19,263
Est. AI queries / month
22
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 22 buyer topics in Blackout Curtains across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 19,263 AI queries per month.
- Sun Zero leads the AI shelf with 15.3% of brand mentions, followed by Nicetown (13.7%) and Deconovo (11.2%). The top three hold 40.2% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “linen blackout curtains” (top keyword “curtains linen blackout”, ~5,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (27.5% 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 | Sun Zero | 1,017 | 15.3% |
| 2 | Nicetown | 909 | 13.7% |
| 3 | Deconovo | 741 | 11.2% |
| 4 | Quince | 601 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Eclipse | 498 | 7.5% |
| 6 | Better Homes & Gardens | 227 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Pottery Barn | 185 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Sleepout | 109 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Latitude Run | 108 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Mainstays | 107 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| linen blackout curtains | ≈3,428 | curtains linen blackout | 5,400 |
| floral blackout curtains | ≈3,297 | blackout curtains floral | 2,400 |
| thick blackout curtains | ≈3,199 | blackout thick curtains | 3,600 |
| blackout curtains for childrens rooms | ≈3,170 | blackout curtains childrens room | 2,400 |
| blackout curtains with rods | ≈3,095 | blackout rod curtains | 2,900 |
| green blackout curtains | ≈3,074 | green curtains blackout | 2,400 |
| fabric blackout curtains | — | fabric blackout curtains | 2,400 |
| blackout curtains for sleep | — | blackout curtains for better sleep | 5,400 |
| blackout curtains for bedrooms | — | blackout curtains for bedrooms | 33,100 |
| pink blackout curtains | — | pink blackout bedroom curtains | 4,400 |
| portable blackout curtains | — | blackout portable curtains | 2,400 |
| lined blackout curtains | — | lined curtains blackout | 2,900 |
| white blackout curtains | — | blackout white curtains | 8,100 |
| blackout curtains with grommets | — | blackout curtains with black grommets | 2,900 |
| blackout curtains for windows | — | blackout window curtains walmart | 12,100 |
| short blackout curtains | — | short curtains blackout | 2,400 |
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 | 233 | 27.5% |
| consumerreports.org | 140 | 16.5% |
| nbcnews.com | 76 | 9% |
| bobvila.com | 67 | 7.9% |
| apartmenttherapy.com | 52 | 6.1% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 34 | 4% |
| homedepot.com | 30 | 3.5% |
| target.com | 19 | 2.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for blackout curtains?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Sun Zero (15.3%), Nicetown (13.7%), Deconovo (11.2%), Quince (9.1%), Eclipse (7.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about blackout curtains?
GEOly estimates ~19,263 AI queries per month in this category across 22 buyer topics, led by “linen blackout curtains”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for blackout curtains?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, consumerreports.org, nbcnews.com, bobvila.com, apartmenttherapy.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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