Category AI Visibility Report
Reflectors 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
≈2,202
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Reflectors across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,202 AI queries per month.
- 3M leads the AI shelf with 6.2% of brand mentions, followed by Proviz (5.6%) and Cateye (4.6%). The top three hold 16.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “heat reflectors” (top keyword “heat reflectors for fireplaces”, ~320 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (15.5% 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 | 3M | 150 | 6.2% |
| 2 | Proviz | 136 | 5.6% |
| 3 | Cateye | 111 | 4.6% |
| 4 | Echomax | 93 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Neewer | 84 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Westcott | 67 | 2.8% |
| 7 | Nathan | 66 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Sunlite | 48 | 2% |
| 9 | ORALITE | 46 | 1.9% |
| 10 | GSO SuperView | 43 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| heat reflectors | ≈745 | heat reflectors for fireplaces | 320 |
| trailer reflectors | ≈736 | reflectors on trailers | 720 |
| running reflectors | ≈721 | reflectors running | 390 |
| radar reflectors | — | radar reflectors | 880 |
| photography reflectors | — | reflectors for photography | 2,900 |
| bicycle reflectors | — | reflectors on bikes | 3,600 |
| driveway reflectors | — | driveway markers | 5,400 |
| automotive reflectors | — | red reflectors | 1,000 |
| telescope reflectors | — | reflectors telescope | 6,600 |
| parabolic reflectors | — | parabolic reflectors | 2,400 |
| cat eye reflectors | — | retro reflectors | 1,900 |
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 | 73 | 15.5% |
| 3m.com | 36 | 7.6% |
| cornell.edu | 27 | 5.7% |
| sciencedirect.com | 24 | 5.1% |
| homedepot.com | 20 | 4.2% |
| nhtsa.gov | 20 | 4.2% |
| echomax.co.uk | 18 | 3.8% |
| fleetfeet.com | 18 | 3.8% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for reflectors?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: 3M (6.2%), Proviz (5.6%), Cateye (4.6%), Echomax (3.8%), Neewer (3.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about reflectors?
GEOly estimates ~2,202 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “heat reflectors”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for reflectors?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, 3m.com, cornell.edu, sciencedirect.com, homedepot.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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