Category AI Visibility Report
Knee Braces 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
≈19,045
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 Knee Braces across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 19,045 AI queries per month.
- Donjoy leads the AI shelf with 19.5% of brand mentions, followed by McDavid (10.2%) and Bauerfeind (9.6%). The top three hold 39.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “knee braces for weightlifting” (top keyword “knee braces weightlifting”, ~1,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on nih.gov most (22.5% 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 | Donjoy | 1,071 | 19.5% |
| 2 | McDavid | 561 | 10.2% |
| 3 | Bauerfeind | 529 | 9.6% |
| 4 | Shock Doctor | 433 | 7.9% |
| 5 | MUELLER | 369 | 6.7% |
| 6 | Breg | 221 | 4% |
| 7 | pod | 144 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Leatt | 143 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Cho | 129 | 2.3% |
| 10 | SBD | 117 | 2.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| knee braces for weightlifting | ≈5,224 | knee braces weightlifting | 1,000 |
| knee braces for volleyball | ≈5,082 | knee braces volleyball | 1,300 |
| knee braces for motocross | ≈4,495 | knee braces evs | 390 |
| football knee braces | ≈4,244 | knee braces for football | 3,600 |
| ACL knee braces | — | acl tear knee support | 40,500 |
| knee braces for hyperextension | — | brace for hyperextension of knee | 12,100 |
| unloader knee braces | — | unloader braces for the knee | 9,900 |
| hinged knee braces | — | hinged brace for knee | 22,200 |
| knee braces for patellar tendonitis | — | brace patellar tendonitis | 5,400 |
| knee braces for Osgood Schlatter | — | knee support for osgood schlatter | 6,600 |
| knee braces for running | — | knee support for running | 8,100 |
| best knee braces | — | best knee support braces | 6,600 |
| knee braces for arthritis | — | braces for knees with arthritis | 18,100 |
| knee immobilizer braces | — | knee immobilizer | 12,100 |
| knee braces for MCL injuries | — | knee braces for mcl injuries | 22,200 |
| knee braces for meniscus injuries | — | knee support torn meniscus | 40,500 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| nih.gov | 227 | 22.5% |
| reddit.com | 158 | 15.7% |
| dme-direct.com | 72 | 7.1% |
| verywellfit.com | 57 | 5.7% |
| donjoystore.com | 53 | 5.3% |
| healthline.com | 52 | 5.2% |
| bauerfeind.us | 50 | 5% |
| aaos.org | 50 | 5% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for knee braces?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Donjoy (19.5%), McDavid (10.2%), Bauerfeind (9.6%), Shock Doctor (7.9%), MUELLER (6.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about knee braces?
GEOly estimates ~19,045 AI queries per month in this category across 17 buyer topics, led by “knee braces for weightlifting”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for knee braces?
The most-cited domains are: nih.gov, reddit.com, dme-direct.com, verywellfit.com, donjoystore.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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