Category AI Visibility Report
Pool Skimmers 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
≈3,016
Est. AI queries / month
16
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 16 buyer topics in Pool Skimmers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,016 AI queries per month.
- Hayward leads the AI shelf with 16.7% of brand mentions, followed by Betta (10.5%) and Pentair (8.8%). The top three hold 36% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “automatic pool skimmers” (top keyword “automatic swimming pool skimmers”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.7% 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 | Hayward | 917 | 16.7% |
| 2 | Betta | 578 | 10.5% |
| 3 | Pentair | 482 | 8.8% |
| 4 | Aiper | 326 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Intex | 313 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Beatbot | 285 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Maytronics | 226 | 4.1% |
| 8 | Poolmaster | 204 | 3.7% |
| 9 | CMP | 142 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Skimlite | 129 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| automatic pool skimmers | ≈801 | automatic swimming pool skimmers | 1,600 |
| pool skimmer accessories | ≈781 | gizmos for pool skimmers | 320 |
| Pool Skimmer Help and How It Works | ≈777 | skimmers pool | 27,100 |
| pool skimmers educational content | ≈657 | what are skimmers in a pool | 1,000 |
| Pool Skimmer Replacement and Installation | — | pool skimmer basket replacement | 1,600 |
| solar powered pool skimmers | — | solar powered pool skimmers | 5,400 |
| In-Ground Pool Skimmers | — | pool skimmers in-ground | 1,000 |
| Solar Pool Skimmers | — | solar powered pool skimmers | 5,400 |
| pool skimmers for in-ground pools | — | pool skimmers in-ground | 1,000 |
| pool skimmer nets | — | pool skimmer net | 8,100 |
| Manual Pool Skimmers and Nets | — | swimming pool leaf skimmers | 2,400 |
| Above Ground Pool Skimmers | — | pool skimmers above ground | 8,100 |
| manual pool skimmers | — | skimmers pool | 27,100 |
| pool skimmer baskets | — | pool skimmer basket | 9,900 |
| pool skimmers for above ground pools | — | pool skimmers above ground | 8,100 |
| floating pool skimmers | — | floating pool skimmers | 1,300 |
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 | 259 | 24.7% |
| bobvila.com | 188 | 17.9% |
| ezpools.com | 62 | 5.9% |
| homedepot.com | 58 | 5.5% |
| hayward-pool-assets.com | 52 | 5% |
| pentair.com | 44 | 4.2% |
| journeymanhq.com | 42 | 4% |
| pstpoolsupplies.com | 32 | 3.1% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for pool skimmers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Hayward (16.7%), Betta (10.5%), Pentair (8.8%), Aiper (5.9%), Intex (5.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about pool skimmers?
GEOly estimates ~3,016 AI queries per month in this category across 16 buyer topics, led by “automatic pool skimmers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for pool skimmers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, ezpools.com, homedepot.com, hayward-pool-assets.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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