Category AI Visibility Report
Swim Caps 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
≈2,201
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Swim Caps across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,201 AI queries per month.
- TYR leads the AI shelf with 22.6% of brand mentions, followed by Speedo (17.1%) and Sporti (16.1%). The top three hold 55.8% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Large swim caps” (top keyword “big swim caps”, ~480 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on swimoutlet.com most (30.4% 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 | TYR | 1,310 | 22.6% |
| 2 | Speedo | 991 | 17.1% |
| 3 | Sporti | 931 | 16.1% |
| 4 | Nike | 640 | 11.1% |
| 5 | Hairbrella | 248 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Soul Cap | 224 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Arena | 203 | 3.5% |
| 8 | JOLYN | 169 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Locsanity Kids | 127 | 2.2% |
| 10 | ROKA | 125 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large swim caps | ≈622 | big swim caps | 480 |
| Triathlon swim caps | ≈606 | triathlon swim caps | 140 |
| Swim caps with ear protection | ≈598 | do swim caps go over ears | 210 |
| Best swim caps | ≈375 | swim cap | 33,100 |
| Swim caps for men | — | swim caps for men | 1,600 |
| Swim caps for long hair | — | swim caps for long hair | 5,400 |
| Vintage swim caps | — | vintage swim caps | 480 |
| Cloth swim caps | — | swim caps cloth | 590 |
| Swim caps for black, natural, and curly hair | — | swim caps for black hair | 1,000 |
| Funny swim caps | — | funny swim caps | 880 |
| Swim caps for locs, dreads, and braids | — | swim cap locs | 2,900 |
| Silicone swim caps | — | silicone swim caps | 18,100 |
| Swim caps for children and youth | — | childrens swim caps | 5,400 |
| Swim caps for women | — | women's swim caps | 2,900 |
| Latex swim caps | — | latex swim caps | 1,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| swimoutlet.com | 338 | 30.4% |
| reddit.com | 242 | 21.8% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 129 | 11.6% |
| travelandleisure.com | 105 | 9.4% |
| tyr.com | 38 | 3.4% |
| headcovers.com | 35 | 3.1% |
| swimswam.com | 34 | 3.1% |
| swimminghq.com | 27 | 2.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for swim caps?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: TYR (22.6%), Speedo (17.1%), Sporti (16.1%), Nike (11.1%), Hairbrella (4.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about swim caps?
GEOly estimates ~2,201 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Large swim caps”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for swim caps?
The most-cited domains are: swimoutlet.com, reddit.com, goodhousekeeping.com, travelandleisure.com, tyr.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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