Category AI Visibility Report
Lanyards 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
≈12,335
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 Lanyards across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 12,335 AI queries per month.
- Sunflower leads the AI shelf with 8.2% of brand mentions, followed by KEY-BAK (5.6%) and Chums (5.2%). The top three hold 19% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “breakaway lanyards” (top keyword “lanyards with breakaway”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (38.6% 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 | Sunflower | 368 | 8.2% |
| 2 | KEY-BAK | 249 | 5.6% |
| 3 | Chums | 231 | 5.2% |
| 4 | Staples | 212 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Specialized | 130 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Nite Ize | 99 | 2.2% |
| 7 | UAG | 82 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Gear Infusion | 76 | 1.7% |
| 9 | Fowler | 63 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Peak Design | 62 | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| breakaway lanyards | ≈3,258 | lanyards with breakaway | 2,900 |
| wallet lanyards | ≈3,042 | lanyards wallet | 1,900 |
| lanyards for cruises | ≈3,035 | cruise ship lanyards | 1,900 |
| leather lanyards | ≈3,000 | leather lanyard | 1,300 |
| lanyards with ID holders | — | lanyard with id holder | 14,800 |
| lanyards for knives | — | lanyards for knives | 1,900 |
| lanyards for keys | — | lanyards for keys | 14,800 |
| wrist lanyards | — | scrunchie lanyards | 3,600 |
| paracord lanyards | — | parachute cord lanyards | 4,400 |
| retractable lanyards | — | lanyards retractable | 4,400 |
| lanyards for glasses | — | eyeglasses lanyards | 2,400 |
| sunflower lanyards | — | sunflower lanyards | 5,400 |
| custom lanyards | — | customized lanyards | 14,800 |
| phone lanyards | — | lanyards phone | 9,900 |
| neck lanyards | — | lanyards neck | 1,900 |
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 | 245 | 38.6% |
| keybak.com | 38 | 6% |
| specialistid.com | 33 | 5.2% |
| phoneloops.com | 27 | 4.3% |
| freshdesk.com | 23 | 3.6% |
| etsy.com | 20 | 3.2% |
| walmart.com | 20 | 3.2% |
| nobliecustomknives.com | 20 | 3.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for lanyards?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Sunflower (8.2%), KEY-BAK (5.6%), Chums (5.2%), Staples (4.8%), Specialized (2.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about lanyards?
GEOly estimates ~12,335 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “breakaway lanyards”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for lanyards?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, keybak.com, specialistid.com, phoneloops.com, freshdesk.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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