Category AI Visibility Report
Solar 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
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Est. AI queries / month
9
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 9 buyer topics in Solar Shades across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 0 AI queries per month.
- Coolaroo leads the AI shelf with 15% of brand mentions, followed by Bali (11.1%) and Yoolax (9.4%). The top three hold 35.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “exterior solar shades” (top keyword “solar shades exterior”, ~5,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (18.8% 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 | Coolaroo | 313 | 15% |
| 2 | Bali | 231 | 11.1% |
| 3 | Yoolax | 197 | 9.4% |
| 4 | VELUX | 182 | 8.7% |
| 5 | SmartWings | 180 | 8.6% |
| 6 | SeaSun | 134 | 6.4% |
| 7 | Levolor | 131 | 6.3% |
| 8 | Lutron | 92 | 4.4% |
| 9 | Factory Direct Blinds | 74 | 3.5% |
| 10 | Graywind | 64 | 3.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior solar shades | — | solar shades exterior | 5,400 |
| interior solar shades | — | solar shades interior | 260 |
| solar shades for patio | — | sun shades for patio | 18,100 |
| solar shades for windows | — | solar screens for windows | 8,100 |
| solar shades for privacy | — | solar shades for privacy | 260 |
| solar shades for sliding doors | — | solar shades for sliding glass doors | 480 |
| solar shades for skylights | — | solar shades for skylights | 320 |
| solar powered solar shades | — | solar powered skylight shades | 320 |
| outdoor solar shades | — | outdoor sun shades | 5,400 |
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 | 92 | 18.8% |
| bobvila.com | 76 | 15.5% |
| blindschalet.com | 54 | 11% |
| blindsgalore.com | 32 | 6.5% |
| worldwideshades.com | 31 | 6.3% |
| homedepot.com | 28 | 5.7% |
| blindshades.pro | 25 | 5.1% |
| phifer.com | 19 | 3.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for solar shades?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Coolaroo (15%), Bali (11.1%), Yoolax (9.4%), VELUX (8.7%), SmartWings (8.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about solar shades?
GEOly estimates ~0 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “exterior solar shades”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for solar shades?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, blindschalet.com, blindsgalore.com, worldwideshades.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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