Category AI Visibility Report
Sleds 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
≈5,958
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 Sleds across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 5,958 AI queries per month.
- Radio Flyer leads the AI shelf with 14.3% of brand mentions, followed by Slippery Racer (6.7%) and GoSports (5.3%). The top three hold 26.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “inflatable sleds” (top keyword “tube sleds”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (14.7% 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 | Radio Flyer | 550 | 14.3% |
| 2 | Slippery Racer | 257 | 6.7% |
| 3 | GoSports | 204 | 5.3% |
| 4 | Pelican | 164 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Emsco Little Diggers | 158 | 4.1% |
| 6 | Lifetime | 158 | 4.1% |
| 7 | REP Fitness | 149 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Eagle Claw | 138 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Kettler | 134 | 3.5% |
| 10 | Shappell | 133 | 3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| inflatable sleds | ≈2,377 | tube sleds | 1,600 |
| saucer sleds | ≈2,320 | saucers sleds | 2,400 |
| adult snow sleds | ≈1,261 | snow sleds adult | 1,900 |
| dog sleds | — | sled dog sleds | 18,100 |
| wooden sleds | — | flexible flyer sleds | 4,400 |
| infant sleds | — | infant sleds | 3,600 |
| jet sleds | — | jet sleds | 9,900 |
| plastic sleds | — | sleds plastic | 3,600 |
| foam sleds | — | sleds foam | 1,900 |
| workout sleds | — | push sleds | 8,100 |
| toboggan sleds | — | tobogganing sleds | 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 | 71 | 14.7% |
| travelandleisure.com | 65 | 13.5% |
| campfirehq.org | 36 | 7.5% |
| otteroutdoors.com | 30 | 6.2% |
| target.com | 28 | 5.8% |
| walmart.com | 24 | 5% |
| lowes.com | 23 | 4.8% |
| popsci.com | 18 | 3.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for sleds?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Radio Flyer (14.3%), Slippery Racer (6.7%), GoSports (5.3%), Pelican (4.2%), Emsco Little Diggers (4.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about sleds?
GEOly estimates ~5,958 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “inflatable sleds”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for sleds?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, travelandleisure.com, campfirehq.org, otteroutdoors.com, target.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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