Category AI Visibility Report
Clocks 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
≈53,584
Est. AI queries / month
18
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 18 buyer topics in Clocks across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 53,584 AI queries per month.
- Franz Hermle leads the AI shelf with 7.8% of brand mentions, followed by La Crosse Technology (6.2%) and Howard Miller (6.2%). The top three hold 20.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Flip clocks” (top keyword “flip clock”, ~18,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (28.5% 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 | Franz Hermle | 580 | 7.8% |
| 2 | La Crosse Technology | 460 | 6.2% |
| 3 | Howard Miller | 457 | 6.2% |
| 4 | Hatch | 267 | 3.6% |
| 5 | Seiko | 224 | 3% |
| 6 | Philips | 220 | 3% |
| 7 | JAL | 209 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Kit Cat | 201 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Lumie | 158 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Marathon Electric | 158 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flip clocks | ≈13,230 | flip clock | 18,100 |
| Nixie tube clocks | ≈10,259 | nixie tube clock | 9,900 |
| Pendulum clocks | ≈10,155 | pendulum clock | 9,900 |
| Childrens alarm clocks | ≈10,031 | childrens alarm clocks | 8,100 |
| Cat clocks | ≈9,909 | cat clock | 12,100 |
| Analog clocks | — | analog clock | 90,500 |
| Mantel clocks | — | mantel clocks | 6,600 |
| Sunrise alarm clocks | — | sunrise alarm clock | 49,500 |
| Alarm clocks for heavy sleepers | — | alarm clocks for heavy sleepers | 9,900 |
| Digital clocks | — | digital alarm clock | 49,500 |
| Cuckoo clocks | — | cuckoo clock | 74,000 |
| 24 hour clocks | — | 24 hour clock | 27,100 |
| World clocks | — | world of clocks | 301,000 |
| Alarm clocks | — | alarm clock | 301,000 |
| Clocks with seconds | — | clock with seconds | 201,000 |
| Atomic clocks | — | atomic clocks | 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 | 248 | 28.5% |
| sleepfoundation.org | 65 | 7.5% |
| nist.gov | 45 | 5.2% |
| tomsguide.com | 44 | 5.1% |
| howardmiller.com | 32 | 3.7% |
| premierclocks.com | 30 | 3.4% |
| kit-cat.com | 26 | 3% |
| thehorologista.com | 25 | 2.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for clocks?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Franz Hermle (7.8%), La Crosse Technology (6.2%), Howard Miller (6.2%), Hatch (3.6%), Seiko (3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about clocks?
GEOly estimates ~53,584 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “Flip clocks”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for clocks?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, sleepfoundation.org, nist.gov, tomsguide.com, howardmiller.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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