Category AI Visibility Report
Desk Pads 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
≈1,484
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Desk Pads across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,484 AI queries per month.
- Popov Leather leads the AI shelf with 5.6% of brand mentions, followed by Grovemade (5%) and Floortex (3.4%). The top three hold 14% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Writing desk pads” (top keyword “desk writing pads”, ~880 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (29.2% 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 | Popov Leather | 181 | 5.6% |
| 2 | Grovemade | 162 | 5% |
| 3 | Floortex | 111 | 3.4% |
| 4 | Leatherology | 107 | 3.3% |
| 5 | Von Baer | 89 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Dacasso | 88 | 2.7% |
| 7 | Epic Design Pads | 79 | 2.4% |
| 8 | SteelSeries | 77 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Logitech | 72 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Staples | 71 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing desk pads | ≈807 | desk writing pads | 880 |
| Gaming desk pads | ≈677 | gaming desk mat | 4,400 |
| Custom desk pads | — | custom desk mat | 2,900 |
| Large desk pads | — | large desk mat | 1,600 |
| Leather desk pads | — | leather desk mat | 9,900 |
| Desk pads with calendar | — | desk pads calendar | 1,600 |
| Best desk pads | — | coolest desk pads | 720 |
| Clear desk pads | — | desk pads clear | 1,300 |
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 | 84 | 29.2% |
| deskdeploy.com | 49 | 17% |
| thespruce.com | 20 | 6.9% |
| customenvy.com | 19 | 6.6% |
| staples.com | 18 | 6.3% |
| rosenberryrooms.com | 13 | 4.5% |
| popsci.com | 11 | 3.8% |
| popovleather.com | 10 | 3.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for desk pads?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Popov Leather (5.6%), Grovemade (5%), Floortex (3.4%), Leatherology (3.3%), Von Baer (2.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about desk pads?
GEOly estimates ~1,484 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “Writing desk pads”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for desk pads?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, deskdeploy.com, thespruce.com, customenvy.com, staples.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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