Category AI Visibility Report
Wheelchairs 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
≈13,270
Est. AI queries / month
14
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 14 buyer topics in Wheelchairs across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 13,270 AI queries per month.
- Drive Medical leads the AI shelf with 12.1% of brand mentions, followed by Karman (7.8%) and Feather (6%). The top three hold 25.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Wheelchairs that climb stairs” (top keyword “wheelchairs climb stairs”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (30.7% 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 | Drive Medical | 675 | 12.1% |
| 2 | Karman | 435 | 7.8% |
| 3 | Feather | 334 | 6% |
| 4 | Medline | 313 | 5.6% |
| 5 | Pride Mobility | 302 | 5.4% |
| 6 | RGK | 287 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Quickie | 212 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Invacare Softform | 190 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Jazz | 171 | 3.1% |
| 10 | TiLite | 169 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchairs that climb stairs | ≈3,660 | wheelchairs climb stairs | 3,600 |
| Small wheelchairs | ≈3,255 | how wide are wheelchairs | 2,900 |
| Transport wheelchairs | ≈3,227 | transporter wheelchair | 12,100 |
| Pediatric wheelchairs | ≈3,128 | wheelchairs pediatric | 1,600 |
| Sports wheelchairs | — | basketball wheelchairs | 6,600 |
| Used wheelchairs | — | used wheelchairs | 2,900 |
| Reclining wheelchairs | — | wheelchairs reclining | 4,400 |
| All-terrain wheelchairs | — | all terrain wheelchair | 5,400 |
| Cushioned wheelchairs | — | cushioned wheelchairs | 9,900 |
| Beach wheelchairs | — | beach wheelchairs | 8,100 |
| Standard wheelchairs | — | wheelchairs for sale | 14,800 |
| Electric folding wheelchairs | — | electric folding wheelchair | 9,900 |
| Lightweight folding wheelchairs | — | foldable wheelchairs | 6,600 |
| Power wheelchairs | — | wheelchairs power chairs | 60,500 |
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 | 233 | 30.7% |
| nih.gov | 92 | 12.1% |
| sunrisemedical.com | 37 | 4.9% |
| spinlife.com | 35 | 4.6% |
| pridemobility.com | 29 | 3.8% |
| drivemedical.com | 24 | 3.2% |
| heavydutymobility.com | 18 | 2.4% |
| rgkwheelchairs.com | 18 | 2.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for wheelchairs?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Drive Medical (12.1%), Karman (7.8%), Feather (6%), Medline (5.6%), Pride Mobility (5.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about wheelchairs?
GEOly estimates ~13,270 AI queries per month in this category across 14 buyer topics, led by “Wheelchairs that climb stairs”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for wheelchairs?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, nih.gov, sunrisemedical.com, spinlife.com, pridemobility.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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