Category AI Visibility Report
Compact Refrigerators 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
≈9,688
Est. AI queries / month
13
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 13 buyer topics in Compact Refrigerators across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 9,688 AI queries per month.
- Frigidaire leads the AI shelf with 11.7% of brand mentions, followed by Danby (8.3%) and Midea (7.9%). The top three hold 27.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “thermoelectric compact refrigerators” (top keyword “thermoelectric mini fridge”, ~4,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (20.6% 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 | Frigidaire | 665 | 11.7% |
| 2 | Danby | 469 | 8.3% |
| 3 | Midea | 449 | 7.9% |
| 4 | GE | 308 | 5.4% |
| 5 | Magic Chef | 305 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Galanz | 288 | 5.1% |
| 7 | BougeRV | 190 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Cooluli | 187 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Dometic | 168 | 3% |
| 10 | Black+Decker | 149 | 2.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermoelectric compact refrigerators | ≈3,634 | thermoelectric mini fridge | 4,400 |
| compact refrigerators for dorms | ≈3,512 | dorm refrigerator with freezer | 2,400 |
| retro compact refrigerators | ≈2,542 | frigidaire retro fridge | 2,900 |
| compact refrigerators for cars | — | portable refrigerator for car | 5,400 |
| compact refrigerators for small spaces | — | small refrigerator sizes | 2,400 |
| compact refrigerators with freezer | — | mini fridge with freezer | 74,000 |
| compact refrigerators without freezer | — | compact refrigerators without freezers | 6,600 |
| portable compact refrigerators | — | mini portable fridge | 12,100 |
| compact refrigerators for bedroom | — | mini fridge for bedroom | 12,100 |
| best compact refrigerators | — | best buy mini refrigerators | 60,500 |
| compact refrigerators for apartments | — | apartment size refrigerator | 8,100 |
| energy efficient compact refrigerators | — | energy star mini fridge | 6,600 |
| compact beverage refrigerators | — | compact beverage refrigerators | 8,100 |
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 | 118 | 20.6% |
| consumerreports.org | 98 | 17.1% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 46 | 8% |
| energystar.gov | 45 | 7.9% |
| homedepot.com | 27 | 4.7% |
| foodnetwork.com | 25 | 4.4% |
| autoroamer.com | 21 | 3.7% |
| thespruce.com | 19 | 3.3% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for compact refrigerators?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Frigidaire (11.7%), Danby (8.3%), Midea (7.9%), GE (5.4%), Magic Chef (5.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about compact refrigerators?
GEOly estimates ~9,688 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “thermoelectric compact refrigerators”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for compact refrigerators?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, consumerreports.org, goodhousekeeping.com, energystar.gov, homedepot.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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