Category AI Visibility Report
Solvents 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
≈563
Est. AI queries / month
5
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 5 buyer topics in Solvents across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 563 AI queries per month.
- Isopar leads the AI shelf with 9.8% of brand mentions, followed by Gamsol (9.4%) and Bore Tech (7.4%). The top three hold 26.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “bio-based and green solvents” (top keyword “eutectic solvents”, ~590 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (23.4% 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 | Isopar | 91 | 9.8% |
| 2 | Gamsol | 87 | 9.4% |
| 3 | Bore Tech | 68 | 7.4% |
| 4 | Hoppe | 64 | 6.9% |
| 5 | Gamblin 1980 | 51 | 5.5% |
| 6 | Shell | 35 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Klean-Strip | 32 | 3.5% |
| 8 | 3M | 31 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Shooter's Choice | 29 | 3.1% |
| 10 | Exxon Mobil | 28 | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| bio-based and green solvents | ≈563 | eutectic solvents | 590 |
| solvents for gun cleaning | — | gun cleaning solvents | 3,600 |
| solvents for paint | — | lacquer solvents | 14,800 |
| dry cleaning solvents | — | dry cleaning solvents | 1,300 |
| petroleum-based solvents | — | stoddard solvents | 1,300 |
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 | 57 | 23.4% |
| epa.gov | 41 | 16.8% |
| outdoorlife.com | 24 | 9.8% |
| exxonmobilchemical.com | 17 | 7% |
| boretech.com | 17 | 7% |
| gamblincolors.com | 16 | 6.6% |
| jacksonsart.com | 13 | 5.3% |
| thespruce.com | 10 | 4.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for solvents?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Isopar (9.8%), Gamsol (9.4%), Bore Tech (7.4%), Hoppe (6.9%), Gamblin 1980 (5.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about solvents?
GEOly estimates ~563 AI queries per month in this category across 5 buyer topics, led by “bio-based and green solvents”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for solvents?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, epa.gov, outdoorlife.com, exxonmobilchemical.com, boretech.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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