Category AI Visibility Report
Stress Balls 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
≈4,331
Est. AI queries / month
16
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 16 buyer topics in Stress Balls across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 4,331 AI queries per month.
- NeeDoh leads the AI shelf with 14.7% of brand mentions, followed by Serenilite (8.8%) and TheraBand (6.6%). The top three hold 30.1% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “sand filled stress balls” (top keyword “stress balls sand”, ~590 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (33.1% 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 | NeeDoh | 397 | 14.7% |
| 2 | Serenilite | 239 | 8.8% |
| 3 | TheraBand | 179 | 6.6% |
| 4 | IMAK | 135 | 5% |
| 5 | MindPanda | 81 | 3% |
| 6 | CanDo | 78 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Speks | 77 | 2.9% |
| 8 | DMI | 62 | 2.3% |
| 9 | IsoFlex | 46 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Vive Health | 45 | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| sand filled stress balls | ≈1,097 | stress balls sand | 590 |
| mesh stress balls | ≈1,092 | stress balls with net | 590 |
| non toxic stress balls | ≈1,074 | non toxic stress balls | 720 |
| promotional stress balls | ≈1,068 | stress balls in bulk | 590 |
| gel stress balls | — | gel filled stress balls | 1,300 |
| stress balls for stress relief | — | stress reliever balls | 2,900 |
| stress balls for grip strength | — | stress balls for grip strength | 2,900 |
| stress balls for adults | — | stress balls adult | 4,400 |
| squishy stress balls | — | nee doh stress balls | 8,100 |
| sensory stress balls | — | sensory stress balls | 18,100 |
| stress balls for hand therapy | — | stress balls for carpal tunnel | 880 |
| squeeze stress balls | — | squeeze ball | 1,900 |
| custom shaped stress balls | — | dumpling stress balls | 1,900 |
| DIY stress balls | — | diy stress balls | 2,400 |
| stress balls for anxiety | — | anxiety stress balls | 8,100 |
| custom stress balls | — | custom made stress balls | 3,600 |
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 | 252 | 33.1% |
| healthline.com | 163 | 21.4% |
| yourbestdigs.com | 40 | 5.2% |
| nih.gov | 40 | 5.2% |
| stressballs.com | 33 | 4.3% |
| walmart.com | 31 | 4.1% |
| cpsc.gov | 30 | 3.9% |
| verywellhealth.com | 23 | 3% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for stress balls?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: NeeDoh (14.7%), Serenilite (8.8%), TheraBand (6.6%), IMAK (5%), MindPanda (3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about stress balls?
GEOly estimates ~4,331 AI queries per month in this category across 16 buyer topics, led by “sand filled stress balls”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for stress balls?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, healthline.com, yourbestdigs.com, nih.gov, stressballs.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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