Category AI Visibility Report
Propane Tanks 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
≈29,715
Est. AI queries / month
18
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 18 buyer topics in Propane Tanks across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 29,715 AI queries per month.
- Flame King leads the AI shelf with 48% of brand mentions, followed by Manchester Tank (16.8%) and Worthington Ag Parts (14.5%). The top three hold 79.3% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “250 gallon propane tanks” (top keyword “propane tanks 250 gallons”, ~9,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.8% 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 | Flame King | 2,056 | 48% |
| 2 | Manchester Tank | 721 | 16.8% |
| 3 | Worthington Ag Parts | 621 | 14.5% |
| 4 | Bernzomatic | 102 | 2.4% |
| 5 | Coleman | 88 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Arcosa | 69 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Ignik | 65 | 1.5% |
| 8 | Quality Steel | 63 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Worthington Industries | 49 | 1.1% |
| 10 | Worthington Enterprises | 43 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gallon propane tanks | ≈6,622 | propane tanks 250 gallons | 9,900 |
| Disposable propane tanks | ≈6,100 | disposable propane tanks | 5,400 |
| 1000 gallon propane tanks | ≈5,839 | propane tanks 1000 gallon | 6,600 |
| 10 lb propane tanks | ≈5,805 | propane tanks 10 lb | 4,400 |
| Above ground propane tanks | ≈5,349 | above ground propane tanks | 5,400 |
| 40 lb propane tanks | — | 40 lb propane tanks | 9,900 |
| Best propane tanks | — | propane tanks | 135,000 |
| 100 gallon propane tanks | — | propane tanks 100 gallon | 12,100 |
| Refillable 1 lb propane tanks | — | filling 1lb propane tanks | 5,400 |
| Propane tanks for RVs | — | propane tanks for rvs | 8,100 |
| 20 lb propane tanks | — | propane tanks 20 lb | 49,500 |
| 500 gallon propane tanks | — | propane tanks 500 gal | 14,800 |
| 120 gallon propane tanks | — | propane tanks 120 gallon | 12,100 |
| 5 lb propane tanks | — | propane tanks 5 lb | 8,100 |
| Propane tanks with gauge | — | propane tanks with gauge | 22,200 |
| 1 lb propane tanks | — | propane tanks 1 lb | 22,200 |
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 | 236 | 24.8% |
| flameking.com | 120 | 12.6% |
| homedepot.com | 107 | 11.3% |
| flamekingproducts.com | 105 | 11% |
| lowes.com | 67 | 7% |
| mantank.com | 54 | 5.7% |
| etrailer.com | 34 | 3.6% |
| worthingtonenterprises.com | 32 | 3.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for propane tanks?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Flame King (48%), Manchester Tank (16.8%), Worthington Ag Parts (14.5%), Bernzomatic (2.4%), Coleman (2.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about propane tanks?
GEOly estimates ~29,715 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “250 gallon propane tanks”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for propane tanks?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, flameking.com, homedepot.com, flamekingproducts.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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