Category AI Visibility Report
Notepads 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
≈12,826
Est. AI queries / month
20
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 20 buyer topics in Notepads across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 12,826 AI queries per month.
- Rhodia leads the AI shelf with 8.5% of brand mentions, followed by Leuchtturm1917 (5.6%) and Rocketbook (4.9%). The top three hold 19% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Yellow notepads” (top keyword “round yellow tablet l”, ~2,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (47.3% 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 | Rhodia | 796 | 8.5% |
| 2 | Leuchtturm1917 | 520 | 5.6% |
| 3 | Rocketbook | 457 | 4.9% |
| 4 | Staples | 454 | 4.9% |
| 5 | FIVE STAR | 352 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Clairefontaine | 342 | 3.7% |
| 7 | KOKUYO | 234 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Levenger | 226 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Ampad Gold Fibre | 223 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Midori MD | 221 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow notepads | ≈3,287 | round yellow tablet l | 2,400 |
| Graph ruled notepads | ≈2,943 | graph paper composition notebook | 1,600 |
| Acid-free notepads | ≈2,530 | acid-free paper notebook | 1,600 |
| Eco-friendly notepads | ≈2,417 | eco friendly notepads | 1,600 |
| Fountain pen friendly notepads | ≈1,649 | rhodia notebooks | 3,600 |
| Spiral notepads | — | notepads spiral | 33,100 |
| Journaling notepads | — | notepads and journals | 9,900 |
| Reusable notepads | — | reusable notebook | 2,900 |
| A5 notepads | — | notepads a5 | 14,800 |
| A4 notepads | — | a4 notebook | 5,400 |
| Pocket notepads | — | field notes notepads | 27,100 |
| Left handed notepads | — | left handed notebooks | 3,600 |
| Drawing notepads | — | drawing notepads | 6,600 |
| Personalized notepads | — | personalized notepads | 4,400 |
| Refillable notepads | — | binder notebook | 4,400 |
| Dot grid notepads | — | dotted notebook | 2,900 |
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 | 383 | 47.3% |
| wired.com | 74 | 9.1% |
| dingbats-notebooks.com | 28 | 3.5% |
| getrocketbook.com | 26 | 3.2% |
| staples.com | 25 | 3.1% |
| zendesk.com | 19 | 2.3% |
| levenger.com | 15 | 1.9% |
| walmart.com | 15 | 1.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for notepads?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Rhodia (8.5%), Leuchtturm1917 (5.6%), Rocketbook (4.9%), Staples (4.9%), FIVE STAR (3.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about notepads?
GEOly estimates ~12,826 AI queries per month in this category across 20 buyer topics, led by “Yellow notepads”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for notepads?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, wired.com, dingbats-notebooks.com, getrocketbook.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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