Category AI Visibility Report
Range Hoods 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
≈10,977
Est. AI queries / month
19
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 19 buyer topics in Range Hoods across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 10,977 AI queries per month.
- Zephyr leads the AI shelf with 12.2% of brand mentions, followed by Broan (8.4%) and ZLINE (7.9%). The top three hold 28.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Ceiling Mounted Range Hoods” (top keyword “ceiling mounted range hoods”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (28.7% 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 | Zephyr | 1,224 | 12.2% |
| 2 | Broan | 844 | 8.4% |
| 3 | ZLINE | 795 | 7.9% |
| 4 | Hauslane | 703 | 7% |
| 5 | Bosch | 445 | 4.4% |
| 6 | GE | 431 | 4.3% |
| 7 | FOTILE | 427 | 4.3% |
| 8 | Best | 281 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Cosmo | 258 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Samsung | 253 | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Mounted Range Hoods | ≈2,283 | ceiling mounted range hoods | 1,600 |
| Commercial Range Hoods | ≈2,259 | commercial range hoods | 1,600 |
| Portable Range Hoods | ≈2,205 | portable range hoods | 2,400 |
| White Range Hoods | ≈2,118 | range hoods white | 1,900 |
| Downdraft Range Hoods | ≈2,112 | downdraft range hoods | 1,900 |
| Copper Range Hoods | — | copper range hoods | 2,900 |
| Island Range Hoods | — | island range hoods | 5,400 |
| Quiet Range Hoods | — | range hoods quiet | 1,600 |
| Wood Range Hoods | — | wood range hood | 4,400 |
| Ductless Range Hoods | — | ductless range hoods | 14,800 |
| Under Cabinet Range Hoods | — | range vent hoods under cabinet | 27,100 |
| Range Hoods for Gas Stoves | — | stoves with range hoods | 9,900 |
| Stainless Steel Range Hoods | — | stainless steel range hoods | 6,600 |
| Custom Range Hoods | — | custom range hoods | 1,900 |
| Range Hoods with Microwave | — | range hoods microwave | 8,100 |
| Black Range Hoods | — | black range hoods kitchen | 2,400 |
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 | 358 | 28.7% |
| consumerreports.org | 220 | 17.6% |
| homedepot.com | 124 | 9.9% |
| bobvila.com | 52 | 4.2% |
| lowes.com | 51 | 4.1% |
| zephyronline.com | 47 | 3.8% |
| victoryrangehoods.com | 46 | 3.7% |
| broan-nutone.com | 36 | 2.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for range hoods?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Zephyr (12.2%), Broan (8.4%), ZLINE (7.9%), Hauslane (7%), Bosch (4.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about range hoods?
GEOly estimates ~10,977 AI queries per month in this category across 19 buyer topics, led by “Ceiling Mounted Range Hoods”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for range hoods?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, consumerreports.org, homedepot.com, bobvila.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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