Category AI Visibility Report
Coloring Books And Pads 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
≈12,315
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 Coloring Books And Pads across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 12,315 AI queries per month.
- Crayola leads the AI shelf with 12.8% of brand mentions, followed by Creative Haven (12.3%) and Melissa & Doug (8.9%). The top three hold 34% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Cute coloring books and pads” (top keyword “cute coloring pages”, ~60,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (36.1% 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 | Crayola | 391 | 12.8% |
| 2 | Creative Haven | 375 | 12.3% |
| 3 | Melissa & Doug | 270 | 8.9% |
| 4 | ColorIt | 127 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Johanna Basford | 120 | 3.9% |
| 6 | Coco Wyo | 117 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Dover | 76 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Disney | 74 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Kerby Rosanes | 72 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Bobbie Goods | 44 | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cute coloring books and pads | ≈5,643 | cute coloring pages | 60,500 |
| Mess-free coloring books and pads | ≈4,712 | paint with water books | 2,900 |
| Mandala coloring books and pads | ≈1,960 | mandala coloring pages | 27,100 |
| Vehicle coloring books and pads | — | motorcycle for coloring | 3,600 |
| Seasonal and holiday coloring books and pads | — | spring coloring pages | 33,100 |
| Fantasy and character coloring books and pads | — | spongebob coloring paper | 22,200 |
| Adult coloring books and pads | — | adult coloring pages | 90,500 |
| Coloring books and pads for kids | — | preschool coloring pages | 8,100 |
| Easy coloring books and pads | — | easy coloring pages | 40,500 |
| Educational coloring books and pads | — | abc coloring pages | 9,900 |
| Animal coloring books and pads | — | axolotl coloring page | 18,100 |
| Religious coloring books and pads | — | jesus coloring pages | 6,600 |
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 | 173 | 36.1% |
| doverpublications.com | 46 | 9.6% |
| crayola.com | 40 | 8.4% |
| target.com | 37 | 7.7% |
| penguinrandomhouse.com | 29 | 6.1% |
| coloredcalm.com | 25 | 5.2% |
| goodreads.com | 24 | 5% |
| sunlightkids.com | 20 | 4.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for coloring books and pads?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Crayola (12.8%), Creative Haven (12.3%), Melissa & Doug (8.9%), ColorIt (4.2%), Johanna Basford (3.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about coloring books and pads?
GEOly estimates ~12,315 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “Cute coloring books and pads”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for coloring books and pads?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, doverpublications.com, crayola.com, target.com, penguinrandomhouse.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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