Category AI Visibility Report
Sports Tops 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
13
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 13 buyer topics in Sports Tops across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 0 AI queries per month.
- Nike leads the AI shelf with 23.5% of brand mentions, followed by Under Armour (12.8%) and Lululemon (5.2%). The top three hold 41.5% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Plus size sports tops” (top keyword “plus size sports tops”, ~20 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (31.2% 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 | Nike | 1,326 | 23.5% |
| 2 | Under Armour | 721 | 12.8% |
| 3 | Lululemon | 296 | 5.2% |
| 4 | adidas | 197 | 3.5% |
| 5 | Quince | 195 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Athleta | 141 | 2.5% |
| 7 | On | 132 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Vuori | 128 | 2.3% |
| 9 | CALIA | 114 | 2% |
| 10 | Baleaf | 100 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus size sports tops | — | plus size sports tops | 20 |
| Women's sports tops | — | women sports tops | 1,300 |
| Sports jersey tops | — | sports jerseys | 12,100 |
| Men's sports tops | — | athletic wear for men | 5,400 |
| Loose fitting sports tops | — | loose fitting workout tops | 720 |
| Sports tops with built-in bra | — | workout tops with built in bra | 1,900 |
| Sports vest tops | — | sports vest tops for women | 20 |
| Sports tank tops | — | tank tops for sports | 1,300 |
| Long sleeve sports tops | — | athletic top long sleeve | 880 |
| Breathable sports tops | — | breathable sports tops | 30 |
| Sports crop tops | — | long sleeve workout crop top | 1,300 |
| Adidas sports tops | — | adidas sports tops | 50 |
| Nike sports tops | — | nike sports tops | 260 |
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 | 154 | 31.2% |
| nike.com | 112 | 22.7% |
| womenshealthmag.com | 34 | 6.9% |
| underarmour.com | 27 | 5.5% |
| menshealth.com | 24 | 4.9% |
| verywellfit.com | 20 | 4% |
| glamour.com | 17 | 3.4% |
| forbes.com | 11 | 2.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for sports tops?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Nike (23.5%), Under Armour (12.8%), Lululemon (5.2%), adidas (3.5%), Quince (3.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about sports tops?
GEOly estimates ~0 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “Plus size sports tops”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for sports tops?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, nike.com, womenshealthmag.com, underarmour.com, menshealth.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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