Category AI Visibility Report
Pool Toys 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
≈1,452
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Pool Toys across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,452 AI queries per month.
- Swimways leads the AI shelf with 12.2% of brand mentions, followed by Intex (7.4%) and Poolmaster (6%). The top three hold 25.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Pool toys and games” (top keyword “swimming pool games toys”, ~170 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (32.8% 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 | Swimways | 407 | 12.2% |
| 2 | Intex | 247 | 7.4% |
| 3 | Poolmaster | 200 | 6% |
| 4 | GoSports | 150 | 4.5% |
| 5 | Funboy | 105 | 3.2% |
| 6 | Swimline | 103 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Waboba | 101 | 3% |
| 8 | Big Joe | 75 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Play Day | 72 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Kong | 69 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool toys and games | ≈527 | swimming pool games toys | 170 |
| Boat pool toys | ≈525 | boat toys for pool | 390 |
| Pool toys for 2 to 4 year olds | ≈400 | kiddie pool toys | 3,600 |
| Diving pool toys | — | pool toys diving | 1,000 |
| Inflatable pool toys | — | inflatable pool toys | 2,400 |
| Pool toys for teens | — | swimming pool toys for teens | 480 |
| Remote control pool toys | — | pool remote control toys | 320 |
| Pool toys for adults | — | pool toys for adults | 720 |
| Torpedo pool toys | — | torpedoes pool toys | 880 |
| Pool toys for dogs | — | pool toys dog | 880 |
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 | 133 | 32.8% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 38 | 9.4% |
| target.com | 37 | 9.1% |
| walmart.com | 28 | 6.9% |
| travelandleisure.com | 27 | 6.7% |
| forbes.com | 26 | 6.4% |
| healthychildren.org | 16 | 3.9% |
| watervolleyball.com | 15 | 3.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for pool toys?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Swimways (12.2%), Intex (7.4%), Poolmaster (6%), GoSports (4.5%), Funboy (3.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about pool toys?
GEOly estimates ~1,452 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “Pool toys and games”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for pool toys?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, goodhousekeeping.com, target.com, walmart.com, travelandleisure.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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