Category AI Visibility Report
Candle Wax 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
≈8,038
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Candle Wax across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 8,038 AI queries per month.
- IGI leads the AI shelf with 16.1% of brand mentions, followed by AAK Golden Brands (11.7%) and NatureWax (7.6%). The top three hold 35.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “sand candle wax” (top keyword “candle sand wax”, ~4,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (37.3% 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 | IGI | 362 | 16.1% |
| 2 | AAK Golden Brands | 263 | 11.7% |
| 3 | NatureWax | 171 | 7.6% |
| 4 | Goose Creek | 150 | 6.7% |
| 5 | Golden Wax | 142 | 6.3% |
| 6 | Candlera | 72 | 3.2% |
| 7 | ProBlend | 59 | 2.6% |
| 8 | CandleScience | 58 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Penreco | 51 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Stakich | 50 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| sand candle wax | ≈2,782 | candle sand wax | 4,400 |
| candle wax flakes | ≈2,703 | soy wax flakes for candle making | 2,900 |
| bulk candle wax | ≈2,553 | candle wax bulk | 1,600 |
| beeswax candle wax | — | bee wax candle | 40,500 |
| paraffin candle wax | — | paraffin candle wax | 5,400 |
| candle wax for candle warmers | — | wax for candle warmers | 6,600 |
| natural candle wax | — | candle wax natural | 5,400 |
| candle wax beads | — | bead wax candle | 1,300 |
| soy candle wax | — | soybean candle wax | 60,500 |
| gel candle wax | — | candle wax gel | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 170 | 37.3% |
| candlescience.com | 133 | 29.2% |
| igiwax.com | 26 | 5.7% |
| lonestarcandlesupply.com | 26 | 5.7% |
| diyproducts101.com | 18 | 3.9% |
| penreco.com | 15 | 3.3% |
| aromaparadise.com | 11 | 2.4% |
| letsmakecandles.com | 9 | 2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for candle wax?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: IGI (16.1%), AAK Golden Brands (11.7%), NatureWax (7.6%), Goose Creek (6.7%), Golden Wax (6.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about candle wax?
GEOly estimates ~8,038 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “sand candle wax”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for candle wax?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, candlescience.com, igiwax.com, lonestarcandlesupply.com, diyproducts101.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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