Category AI Visibility Report
Roller Shades 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
≈6,130
Est. AI queries / month
28
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 28 buyer topics in Roller Shades across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,130 AI queries per month.
- Bali leads the AI shelf with 12.2% of brand mentions, followed by Levolor (7.3%) and Lutron (7.2%). The top three hold 26.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “modern roller shades” (top keyword “modern roller shades for windows”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (16.5% 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 | Bali | 916 | 12.2% |
| 2 | Levolor | 550 | 7.3% |
| 3 | Lutron | 545 | 7.2% |
| 4 | Coolaroo | 544 | 7.2% |
| 5 | Hunter Douglas | 428 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Yoolax | 399 | 5.3% |
| 7 | Chicology | 310 | 4.1% |
| 8 | SmartWings | 272 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Aosky | 258 | 3.4% |
| 10 | Blinds.com | 243 | 3.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| modern roller shades | ≈3,143 | modern roller shades for windows | 1,900 |
| roller shades for kitchen | ≈2,987 | roller shades for kitchen | 3,600 |
| woven roller shades | — | woven roller shades | 2,400 |
| roller shades for skylights | — | roller shades for skylights | 5,400 |
| roller shades for porches | — | roller shades for porches | 3,600 |
| tension rod roller shades | — | tension rod roller shades | 3,600 |
| fabric roller shades | — | fabric roller shades | 1,900 |
| roller shades for bay windows | — | bay window roller shades | 4,400 |
| room darkening roller shades | — | roller shades room darkening | 8,100 |
| top-down roller shades | — | top-down roller shades | 14,800 |
| roller shades for french doors | — | roller shades for french doors | 4,400 |
| roller shades for windows | — | roller window blinds and shades | 40,500 |
| roller shades for arched windows | — | roller shades for arched windows | 5,400 |
| roller shades for bedroom | — | roller shades for bedroom | 5,400 |
| vinyl roller shades | — | vinyl roller shades | 2,400 |
| outdoor roller shades | — | roller shades outdoor | 8,100 |
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 | 222 | 16.5% |
| lowes.com | 127 | 9.4% |
| bobvila.com | 126 | 9.4% |
| hunterdouglas.com | 96 | 7.1% |
| homedepot.com | 88 | 6.5% |
| worldwideshades.com | 82 | 6.1% |
| blindshades.pro | 80 | 5.9% |
| lutron.com | 56 | 4.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for roller shades?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Bali (12.2%), Levolor (7.3%), Lutron (7.2%), Coolaroo (7.2%), Hunter Douglas (5.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about roller shades?
GEOly estimates ~6,130 AI queries per month in this category across 28 buyer topics, led by “modern roller shades”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for roller shades?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, lowes.com, bobvila.com, hunterdouglas.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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