Category AI Visibility Report
Ankle Supports 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
≈6,328
Est. AI queries / month
12
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 12 buyer topics in Ankle Supports across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,328 AI queries per month.
- McDavid leads the AI shelf with 19% of brand mentions, followed by Zamst (18.8%) and Med Spec ASO (8.9%). The top three hold 46.7% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “ankle supports for football” (top keyword “football ankle supports”, ~1,300 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on michiganfootdoctors.com most (22.9% 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 | McDavid | 740 | 19% |
| 2 | Zamst | 730 | 18.8% |
| 3 | Med Spec ASO | 345 | 8.9% |
| 4 | Aircast | 244 | 6.3% |
| 5 | Bauerfeind | 216 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Donjoy | 202 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Fairtex | 149 | 3.8% |
| 8 | MUELLER | 108 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Shock Doctor | 99 | 2.5% |
| 10 | CVS | 90 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ankle supports for football | ≈2,165 | football ankle supports | 1,300 |
| muay thai ankle supports | ≈2,109 | thai boxing ankle supports | 720 |
| ankle supports for walking | ≈2,054 | ankle support for walking | 1,000 |
| ankle supports for volleyball | — | volleyball ankle supports | 3,600 |
| best ankle supports | — | ankle brace | 90,500 |
| compression ankle supports | — | ankle brace compression sleeve | 9,900 |
| orthopedic ankle supports | — | ankle splints | 5,400 |
| ankle supports for sprains | — | ankle brace for sprain | 18,100 |
| ankle supports for basketball | — | basketball ankle supports | 5,400 |
| ankle supports for running | — | running ankle supports | 2,400 |
| ankle supports for peroneal tendonitis | — | peroneal tendonitis brace | 2,900 |
| lace up ankle supports | — | lace up ankle brace | 14,800 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| michiganfootdoctors.com | 177 | 22.9% |
| nih.gov | 176 | 22.7% |
| reddit.com | 69 | 8.9% |
| zamst.com | 41 | 5.3% |
| bestpodiatrists.com | 32 | 4.1% |
| aaos.org | 26 | 3.4% |
| verywellhealth.com | 19 | 2.5% |
| verywellfit.com | 18 | 2.3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for ankle supports?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: McDavid (19%), Zamst (18.8%), Med Spec ASO (8.9%), Aircast (6.3%), Bauerfeind (5.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about ankle supports?
GEOly estimates ~6,328 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “ankle supports for football”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for ankle supports?
The most-cited domains are: michiganfootdoctors.com, nih.gov, reddit.com, zamst.com, bestpodiatrists.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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