Category AI Visibility Report
Rugs 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
≈105,922
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 Rugs across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 105,922 AI queries per month.
- nuLOOM leads the AI shelf with 9.7% of brand mentions, followed by Ruggable (8.1%) and Safavieh (7.4%). The top three hold 25.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Runner rugs” (top keyword “runner rugs”, ~33,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.3% 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 | nuLOOM | 579 | 9.7% |
| 2 | Ruggable | 480 | 8.1% |
| 3 | Safavieh | 442 | 7.4% |
| 4 | Nourison | 316 | 5.3% |
| 5 | Quince | 263 | 4.4% |
| 6 | Revival | 188 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Ottomanson | 162 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Pottery Barn | 156 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Dash & Albert | 129 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Mohawk Home | 113 | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runner rugs | ≈28,906 | runner rugs | 33,100 |
| Round rugs | ≈22,014 | round rugs | 22,200 |
| Rugs for tiles | ≈19,907 | rugs for tiles | 27,100 |
| Persian rugs | ≈18,829 | persian rugs | 49,500 |
| Polypropylene outdoor rugs | ≈16,266 | polypropylene outdoor rugs | 22,200 |
| Bathroom rugs | — | bathroom rugs | 60,500 |
| Jute rugs | — | jute rugs | 40,500 |
| 8x10 rugs | — | rugs 10 x 8 | 60,500 |
| 9x12 rugs | — | 9'x12 rugs | 33,100 |
| Area rugs | — | area rugs | 165,000 |
| Stair tread rugs | — | runner rugs for steps | 33,100 |
| 5x7 rugs | — | rugs 5x7 | 33,100 |
| Wool rugs | — | rugs wool | 40,500 |
| Bedroom rugs | — | bedroom rugs | 33,100 |
| runner rugs for stairs | — | runner rugs stairs | 33,100 |
| Outdoor rugs | — | rugs for outdoors | 110,000 |
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 | 200 | 19.3% |
| atlantadesignerrugs.com | 85 | 8.2% |
| rugs-direct.com | 84 | 8.1% |
| rugknots.com | 68 | 6.6% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 46 | 4.4% |
| bestbathrugs.com | 46 | 4.4% |
| forbes.com | 42 | 4.1% |
| thespruce.com | 40 | 3.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for rugs?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: nuLOOM (9.7%), Ruggable (8.1%), Safavieh (7.4%), Nourison (5.3%), Quince (4.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about rugs?
GEOly estimates ~105,922 AI queries per month in this category across 19 buyer topics, led by “Runner rugs”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for rugs?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, atlantadesignerrugs.com, rugs-direct.com, rugknots.com, architecturaldigest.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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