Category AI Visibility Report
Screws 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
≈56,232
Est. AI queries / month
26
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 26 buyer topics in Screws across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 56,232 AI queries per month.
- SIMPSON leads the AI shelf with 14.3% of brand mentions, followed by GRK (8.3%) and SPAX (8%). The top three hold 30.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “washer screws” (top keyword “washer screw”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.4% 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 | SIMPSON | 748 | 14.3% |
| 2 | GRK | 431 | 8.3% |
| 3 | SPAX | 418 | 8% |
| 4 | Teks | 304 | 5.8% |
| 5 | Tapcon | 274 | 5.3% |
| 6 | Robertson | 176 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Hillman | 166 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Everbilt | 154 | 3% |
| 9 | FastenMaster | 120 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Toggler | 100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| washer screws | ≈8,702 | washer screw | 8,100 |
| hollow wall screws | ≈8,418 | hollow wall screws | 12,100 |
| flat head screws | ≈8,259 | flat head screw | 8,100 |
| cabinet screws | ≈8,001 | cabinet screws | 9,900 |
| door hinge screws | ≈7,895 | screws for door hinge | 9,900 |
| M6 screws | ≈7,487 | m6 screws | 8,100 |
| Chicago screws | ≈7,470 | chicago screws | 9,900 |
| sheet metal screws | — | sheet metal screws | 9,900 |
| pan head screws | — | pan headed screws | 12,100 |
| drywall screws | — | drywall screws | 60,500 |
| lag screws | — | lag screws | 14,800 |
| hex screws | — | hex screw | 9,900 |
| license plate screws | — | license plate screws | 22,200 |
| wood screws | — | wood screws | 33,100 |
| toilet seat screws | — | toilet seat screws | 8,100 |
| Robertson screws | — | robertson screw | 9,900 |
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 | 231 | 19.4% |
| lowes.com | 124 | 10.4% |
| homedepot.com | 109 | 9.2% |
| engineerfix.com | 107 | 9% |
| strongtie.com | 60 | 5% |
| mcmaster.com | 55 | 4.6% |
| bobvila.com | 31 | 2.6% |
| albanycountyfasteners.com | 26 | 2.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for screws?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: SIMPSON (14.3%), GRK (8.3%), SPAX (8%), Teks (5.8%), Tapcon (5.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about screws?
GEOly estimates ~56,232 AI queries per month in this category across 26 buyer topics, led by “washer screws”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for screws?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, lowes.com, homedepot.com, engineerfix.com, strongtie.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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