Category AI Visibility Report
Towel Holders 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
≈3,039
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Towel Holders across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,039 AI queries per month.
- KES leads the AI shelf with 10.1% of brand mentions, followed by 3M Command (8%) and Yamazaki Home (5.7%). The top three hold 23.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “outdoor towel holders” (top keyword “outdoor towel holders”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on homedepot.com most (26% 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 | KES | 206 | 10.1% |
| 2 | 3M Command | 162 | 8% |
| 3 | Yamazaki Home | 115 | 5.7% |
| 4 | Moen | 100 | 4.9% |
| 5 | Index Bath | 76 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Kohler | 67 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Delta Unisaw | 58 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Gatco | 52 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Mainstays | 50 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Numhew | 37 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| outdoor towel holders | ≈1,527 | outdoor towel holders | 1,900 |
| adhesive towel holders | ≈1,512 | self adhesive towel holders | 210 |
| bathroom towel holders | — | towel holders for bathroom | 18,100 |
| free standing towel holders | — | standing towel rack | 2,900 |
| kitchen towel holders | — | kitchen towel holders wall mounted | 8,100 |
| over the door towel holders | — | over the door towel rack | 6,600 |
| towel holders with shelf | — | towel rack with shelf | 2,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| homedepot.com | 68 | 26% |
| reddit.com | 49 | 18.7% |
| keshome.com | 27 | 10.3% |
| lowes.com | 26 | 9.9% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 13 | 5% |
| wayfair.com | 13 | 5% |
| coohom.com | 11 | 4.2% |
| knobs.co | 11 | 4.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for towel holders?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: KES (10.1%), 3M Command (8%), Yamazaki Home (5.7%), Moen (4.9%), Index Bath (3.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about towel holders?
GEOly estimates ~3,039 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “outdoor towel holders”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for towel holders?
The most-cited domains are: homedepot.com, reddit.com, keshome.com, lowes.com, architecturaldigest.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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