Category AI Visibility Report
Craft Paints 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
≈25,635
Est. AI queries / month
14
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 14 buyer topics in Craft Paints across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 25,635 AI queries per month.
- Liquitex leads the AI shelf with 10.1% of brand mentions, followed by DecoArt (8.8%) and FolkArt (8.1%). The top three hold 27% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Model and airbrush craft paints” (top keyword “airbrush paint”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (32.6% 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 | Liquitex | 517 | 10.1% |
| 2 | DecoArt | 446 | 8.8% |
| 3 | FolkArt | 413 | 8.1% |
| 4 | Apple | 306 | 6% |
| 5 | Crayola | 287 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Golden | 244 | 4.8% |
| 7 | Angelus | 217 | 4.3% |
| 8 | Vallejo Metal Color | 209 | 4.1% |
| 9 | Winsor & Newton | 186 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Jacquard | 166 | 3.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model and airbrush craft paints | ≈7,792 | airbrush paint | 8,100 |
| Craft paints for plastic | ≈6,506 | acrylic paint on plastic | 4,400 |
| Craft paints for beginners | ≈6,226 | paint set | 5,400 |
| Washable craft paints | ≈5,111 | washable paint | 3,600 |
| Fabric craft paints | — | fabric paint | 49,500 |
| Craft paints for pumpkins | — | acrylic paint for pumpkins | 40,500 |
| Leather craft paints | — | leather paint | 12,100 |
| Craft paints for ceramic and pottery | — | terracotta paint | 6,600 |
| Gouache craft paints | — | gouache paint | 40,500 |
| Glass craft paints | — | glass paint | 12,100 |
| Craft paints for wood | — | heirloom traditions paint | 9,900 |
| Acrylic craft paints | — | acrylic paint | 90,500 |
| Tempera craft paints | — | tempera paint | 22,200 |
| Decorative craft paints | — | puffy paint | 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 | 206 | 32.6% |
| bobvila.com | 55 | 8.7% |
| crayola.com | 52 | 8.2% |
| liquitex.com | 33 | 5.2% |
| angelusdirect.com | 19 | 3% |
| creativebloq.com | 18 | 2.8% |
| pebeo.com | 18 | 2.8% |
| journeymanhq.com | 18 | 2.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for craft paints?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Liquitex (10.1%), DecoArt (8.8%), FolkArt (8.1%), Apple (6%), Crayola (5.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about craft paints?
GEOly estimates ~25,635 AI queries per month in this category across 14 buyer topics, led by “Model and airbrush craft paints”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for craft paints?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, crayola.com, liquitex.com, angelusdirect.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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