Category AI Visibility Report
Uv Sterilizers 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
≈300
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 Uv Sterilizers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 300 AI queries per month.
- Viqua leads the AI shelf with 28.4% of brand mentions, followed by ISPRING (10.2%) and PhoneSoap (5.2%). The top three hold 43.8% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “under sink uv water sterilizers” (top keyword “under sink uv water filter”, ~110 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on viqua.com most (18.1% 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 | Viqua | 694 | 28.4% |
| 2 | ISPRING | 248 | 10.2% |
| 3 | PhoneSoap | 126 | 5.2% |
| 4 | Aqua Ultraviolet | 101 | 4.1% |
| 5 | Aquasure | 89 | 3.6% |
| 6 | APEC Water | 83 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Coralife | 70 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Watts | 62 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Waterdrop | 61 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Pentair | 52 | 2.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| under sink uv water sterilizers | ≈150 | under sink uv water filter | 110 |
| uv sterilizers for water treatment | ≈150 | uv water sterilizers | 720 |
| uv sterilizers educational and decision-support | — | uv sterilizers | 5,400 |
| uv water sterilizers for well water | — | well water filtration system | 60,500 |
| uv water sterilizers for home | — | uv water purifier | 2,900 |
| uv sterilizers for aquariums | — | uv sterilizers for aquariums | 8,100 |
| uv water sterilizers work and safety | — | uv water purification disadvantages | 170 |
| uv sterilizer box | — | uv sterilizer box | 320 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| viqua.com | 79 | 18.1% |
| reddit.com | 72 | 16.5% |
| epa.gov | 63 | 14.4% |
| nsf.org | 38 | 8.7% |
| bulkreefsupply.com | 32 | 7.3% |
| cleanwaterhacks.com | 21 | 4.8% |
| chewy.com | 18 | 4.1% |
| cdc.gov | 17 | 3.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for uv sterilizers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Viqua (28.4%), ISPRING (10.2%), PhoneSoap (5.2%), Aqua Ultraviolet (4.1%), Aquasure (3.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about uv sterilizers?
GEOly estimates ~300 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “under sink uv water sterilizers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for uv sterilizers?
The most-cited domains are: viqua.com, reddit.com, epa.gov, nsf.org, bulkreefsupply.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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