Category AI Visibility Report
Casters 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
≈7,307
Est. AI queries / month
17
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 17 buyer topics in Casters across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,307 AI queries per month.
- Colson Group leads the AI shelf with 7.1% of brand mentions, followed by Powertec (6.4%) and Albion Auto & Truck Parts (5.8%). The top three hold 19.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “rubber wheel casters” (top keyword “rubber wheeled casters”, ~1,300 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on casterhq.com most (37.3% 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 | Colson Group | 253 | 7.1% |
| 2 | Powertec | 230 | 6.4% |
| 3 | Albion Auto & Truck Parts | 207 | 5.8% |
| 4 | Office Oasis | 161 | 4.5% |
| 5 | Hamilton Caster | 160 | 4.5% |
| 6 | Foot Master | 159 | 4.4% |
| 7 | Shepherd Hardware | 149 | 4.2% |
| 8 | Everbilt | 144 | 4% |
| 9 | Blickle | 134 | 3.7% |
| 10 | WEN | 122 | 3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rubber wheel casters | ≈1,922 | rubber wheeled casters | 1,300 |
| workbench casters | ≈1,880 | casters on workbench | 1,600 |
| steel casters | ≈1,781 | steel wheel casters | 880 |
| wheelchair casters | ≈1,724 | wheelchair casters wheels | 720 |
| large casters | — | large casters | 1,000 |
| small casters | — | small casters wheels | 1,000 |
| industrial casters | — | casters wheels and industrial | 1,300 |
| furniture casters | — | casters wheels for furniture | 2,900 |
| leveling casters | — | leveling casters | 1,300 |
| heavy duty casters | — | heavy duty wheel casters | 5,400 |
| locking casters | — | lockable casters | 1,900 |
| replacement casters | — | casters | 27,100 |
| retractable casters | — | retractable casters | 1,900 |
| chair casters | — | casters chair | 2,900 |
| polyurethane casters | — | poly casters | 1,600 |
| swivel casters | — | casters swivel | 2,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| casterhq.com | 366 | 37.3% |
| reddit.com | 165 | 16.8% |
| hamiltoncaster.com | 73 | 7.4% |
| homedepot.com | 49 | 5% |
| standdesklab.com | 36 | 3.7% |
| shelving.com | 24 | 2.4% |
| nih.gov | 23 | 2.3% |
| castercentral.com | 19 | 1.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for casters?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Colson Group (7.1%), Powertec (6.4%), Albion Auto & Truck Parts (5.8%), Office Oasis (4.5%), Hamilton Caster (4.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about casters?
GEOly estimates ~7,307 AI queries per month in this category across 17 buyer topics, led by “rubber wheel casters”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for casters?
The most-cited domains are: casterhq.com, reddit.com, hamiltoncaster.com, homedepot.com, standdesklab.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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