Category AI Visibility Report
Lanterns 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
≈72,510
Est. AI queries / month
25
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 25 buyer topics in Lanterns across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 72,510 AI queries per month.
- R. E. Dietz Company leads the AI shelf with 4.7% of brand mentions, followed by Goal Zero (3.3%) and Coleman (2.1%). The top three hold 10.1% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Candle lanterns” (top keyword “tea light candles”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (25.2% 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 | R. E. Dietz Company | 260 | 4.7% |
| 2 | Goal Zero | 181 | 3.3% |
| 3 | Coleman | 116 | 2.1% |
| 4 | TECHKO | 113 | 2% |
| 5 | BioLite | 102 | 1.8% |
| 6 | LuminAID | 99 | 1.8% |
| 7 | Pottery Barn | 91 | 1.6% |
| 8 | PaperLanternStore.com | 87 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Progress Lighting | 85 | 1.5% |
| 10 | KOOPER | 83 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle lanterns | ≈14,528 | tea light candles | 12,100 |
| metal lanterns | ≈12,650 | brass lantern | 6,600 |
| battery powered lanterns | ≈12,376 | battery operated lanterns | 5,400 |
| Magical fantasy lanterns | ≈11,843 | magical lanterns | 8,100 |
| Large lanterns | ≈11,243 | large lanterns | 6,600 |
| hanging solar lanterns | ≈9,870 | hanging outdoor solar lanterns | 5,400 |
| Japanese lanterns | — | japanese lanterns | 18,100 |
| Jack-o'-lanterns | — | jack o'-lanterns | 135,000 |
| Festival lanterns | — | festive lanterns | 74,000 |
| flying sky lanterns | — | lanterns flying | 201,000 |
| Outdoor solar lanterns | — | solar lanterns solar lights | 40,500 |
| Outdoor wall lanterns | — | exterior wall lanterns | 22,200 |
| Oil lanterns | — | vintage oil lanterns | 6,600 |
| Decorative colored lanterns | — | white lantern | 9,900 |
| Camping lanterns | — | coleman lantern | 9,900 |
| solar lanterns | — | solar lanterns solar lights | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 157 | 25.2% |
| hgtv.com | 45 | 7.2% |
| homedepot.com | 40 | 6.4% |
| outdoorgearlab.com | 39 | 6.3% |
| lowes.com | 37 | 5.9% |
| bobvila.com | 23 | 3.7% |
| travelandleisure.com | 19 | 3% |
| paperlanternstore.com | 18 | 2.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for lanterns?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: R. E. Dietz Company (4.7%), Goal Zero (3.3%), Coleman (2.1%), TECHKO (2%), BioLite (1.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about lanterns?
GEOly estimates ~72,510 AI queries per month in this category across 25 buyer topics, led by “Candle lanterns”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for lanterns?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, hgtv.com, homedepot.com, outdoorgearlab.com, lowes.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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