Category AI Visibility Report
Tie Down Straps 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
≈6,013
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 Tie Down Straps across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,013 AI queries per month.
- Rhino USA leads the AI shelf with 17.9% of brand mentions, followed by Erickson (7.3%) and DEWALT (6.1%). The top three hold 31.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “tie down straps for roof racks” (top keyword “roof rack tie downs”, ~1,300 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (26.7% 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 | Rhino USA | 872 | 17.9% |
| 2 | Erickson | 356 | 7.3% |
| 3 | DEWALT | 296 | 6.1% |
| 4 | SmartStraps | 270 | 5.5% |
| 5 | US Cargo Control | 218 | 4.5% |
| 6 | BoatBuckle | 208 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Husky | 170 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Vulcan | 163 | 3.3% |
| 9 | NRS | 158 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Kinedyne Kin-Slider | 110 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| tie down straps for roof racks | ≈1,558 | roof rack tie downs | 1,300 |
| endless tie down straps | ≈1,509 | endless ratchet tie down straps | 880 |
| tie down straps for kayaks | ≈1,489 | kayak tie down straps | 1,300 |
| tie down straps with hooks | ≈1,457 | tie down straps with hooks | 880 |
| tie down straps for trailers | — | tie down straps for trailers | 3,600 |
| retractable tie down straps | — | retractable ratchet straps | 27,100 |
| tie down straps for cars | — | tie down straps for car | 3,600 |
| 2 inch tie down straps | — | 2in ratchet straps | 1,900 |
| ratchet tie down straps | — | ratchet straps | 74,000 |
| 1 inch tie down straps | — | 1 inch ratchet straps | 2,900 |
| e track tie down straps | — | e track straps | 3,600 |
| heavy duty tie down straps | — | heavy duty ratchet straps | 8,100 |
| tie down straps for boats | — | boat tie down straps | 1,600 |
| tie down straps for motorcycles | — | motorcycle ratchet straps | 2,400 |
| tie down straps for trucks | — | tie-down straps for trucks | 2,900 |
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 | 245 | 26.7% |
| etrailer.com | 212 | 23.1% |
| bobvila.com | 69 | 7.5% |
| outdoorlife.com | 49 | 5.3% |
| rhinousainc.com | 38 | 4.1% |
| cargorigging.com | 35 | 3.8% |
| homedepot.com | 34 | 3.7% |
| powertye.com | 27 | 2.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for tie down straps?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Rhino USA (17.9%), Erickson (7.3%), DEWALT (6.1%), SmartStraps (5.5%), US Cargo Control (4.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about tie down straps?
GEOly estimates ~6,013 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “tie down straps for roof racks”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for tie down straps?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, etrailer.com, bobvila.com, outdoorlife.com, rhinousainc.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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