Category AI Visibility Report
Garlands 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
≈20,179
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Garlands across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 20,179 AI queries per month.
- National Tree Company leads the AI shelf with 7.3% of brand mentions, followed by Afloral (6.8%) and Northlight (4.7%). The top three hold 18.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Paper garlands” (top keyword “paper garlands”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (20% 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 | National Tree Company | 268 | 7.3% |
| 2 | Afloral | 251 | 6.8% |
| 3 | Northlight | 172 | 4.7% |
| 4 | Nearly Natural | 168 | 4.6% |
| 5 | Vickerman | 160 | 4.4% |
| 6 | Best Choice Products | 142 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Balsam Hill | 140 | 3.8% |
| 8 | The Holiday Aisle | 81 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Village Lighting Company | 79 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Cedar & Spice | 73 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper garlands | ≈5,571 | paper garlands | 2,900 |
| Valentine's garlands | ≈5,225 | valentine's garlands | 3,600 |
| Felt garlands | ≈5,078 | felted garlands | 2,400 |
| Garlands for weddings | ≈4,305 | garlands wedding | 1,600 |
| Garlands for mantels | — | christmas garlands for mantels | 3,600 |
| Artificial garlands | — | artificial christmas garlands | 5,400 |
| Garlands for stairs | — | garland for stairs | 5,400 |
| Decorative garlands | — | garlands | 165,000 |
| Flower garlands | — | flower garland | 6,600 |
| Beaded garlands | — | bead garlands for christmas trees | 2,900 |
| Garlands for Christmas trees | — | christmas garlands for trees | 14,800 |
| Fall garlands | — | fall garland | 9,900 |
| Pre-lit garlands | — | pre lit outdoor christmas garlands | 14,800 |
| Outdoor garlands | — | garlands with lights outdoor | 5,400 |
| Balloon garlands | — | balloon garland | 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 | 110 | 20% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 62 | 11.3% |
| homedepot.com | 54 | 9.8% |
| lowes.com | 48 | 8.7% |
| journeymanhq.com | 33 | 6% |
| homesandgardens.com | 20 | 3.6% |
| theknot.com | 20 | 3.6% |
| etsy.com | 18 | 3.3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for garlands?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: National Tree Company (7.3%), Afloral (6.8%), Northlight (4.7%), Nearly Natural (4.6%), Vickerman (4.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about garlands?
GEOly estimates ~20,179 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Paper garlands”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for garlands?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, architecturaldigest.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, journeymanhq.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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