Category AI Visibility Report
Respirator Masks 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
≈6,006
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Respirator Masks across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,006 AI queries per month.
- 3M leads the AI shelf with 41.3% of brand mentions, followed by Honeywell (12.2%) and 3M Aura (8.5%). The top three hold 62% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “P100 respirator masks” (top keyword “p100 mask”, ~4,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on cdc.gov most (28.8% 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 | 3M | 1,373 | 41.3% |
| 2 | Honeywell | 406 | 12.2% |
| 3 | 3M Aura | 283 | 8.5% |
| 4 | Moldex AirWave | 243 | 7.3% |
| 5 | WellBefore | 136 | 4.1% |
| 6 | BNX | 124 | 3.7% |
| 7 | GVS Elipse | 83 | 2.5% |
| 8 | OTS PowerCom | 78 | 2.3% |
| 9 | MSA | 76 | 2.3% |
| 10 | 3M Speedglas | 52 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| P100 respirator masks | ≈3,038 | p100 mask | 4,400 |
| Respirator masks for welding | ≈2,968 | respirator welding masks | 2,400 |
| Respirator masks for painting | — | mask for painting | 5,400 |
| Respirator masks for dust | — | dust mask | 9,900 |
| Full face respirator masks | — | full face mask | 8,100 |
| KN95 respirator masks | — | kn95 masks | 14,800 |
| Half face respirator masks | — | half mask | 4,400 |
| N95 respirator masks | — | n95 mask | 60,500 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| cdc.gov | 224 | 28.8% |
| 3m.com | 145 | 18.7% |
| wcsafety.com | 144 | 18.5% |
| reddit.com | 117 | 15.1% |
| osha.gov | 34 | 4.4% |
| nbcnews.com | 24 | 3.1% |
| honeywell.com | 19 | 2.4% |
| homedepot.com | 15 | 1.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for respirator masks?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: 3M (41.3%), Honeywell (12.2%), 3M Aura (8.5%), Moldex AirWave (7.3%), WellBefore (4.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about respirator masks?
GEOly estimates ~6,006 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “P100 respirator masks”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for respirator masks?
The most-cited domains are: cdc.gov, 3m.com, wcsafety.com, reddit.com, osha.gov. 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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