Category AI Visibility Report
Storage Chests 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
≈4,635
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Storage Chests across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 4,635 AI queries per month.
- Keter leads the AI shelf with 9.9% of brand mentions, followed by Lifetime (7.7%) and Suncast (5.4%). The top three hold 23% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “lockable storage chests” (top keyword “lockable storage box”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.4% 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 | Keter | 363 | 9.9% |
| 2 | Lifetime | 281 | 7.7% |
| 3 | Suncast | 199 | 5.4% |
| 4 | Husky | 185 | 5% |
| 5 | Milwaukee | 159 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Rubbermaid | 107 | 2.9% |
| 7 | U.S. General | 91 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Craftsman | 79 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Rhino | 74 | 2% |
| 10 | Simpli Home | 74 | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lockable storage chests | ≈2,743 | lockable storage box | 3,600 |
| tool storage chests | ≈1,892 | husky tool chest | 9,900 |
| storage chests with wheels | — | rolling tool chest | 8,100 |
| bench storage chests | — | storage bench | 40,500 |
| trunk storage chests | — | storage trunk | 8,100 |
| toy storage chests | — | wooden toy chest | 5,400 |
| outdoor storage chests | — | outdoor storage bench | 12,100 |
| bedroom storage chests | — | bedroom storage bench | 18,100 |
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 | 74 | 24.4% |
| protoolreviews.com | 35 | 11.6% |
| homedepot.com | 32 | 10.6% |
| keter.com | 28 | 9.2% |
| bobvila.com | 23 | 7.6% |
| wayfair.com | 21 | 6.9% |
| lowes.com | 13 | 4.3% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 13 | 4.3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for storage chests?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Keter (9.9%), Lifetime (7.7%), Suncast (5.4%), Husky (5%), Milwaukee (4.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about storage chests?
GEOly estimates ~4,635 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “lockable storage chests”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for storage chests?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, protoolreviews.com, homedepot.com, keter.com, bobvila.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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