Category AI Visibility Report
Video 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
≈19,107
Est. AI queries / month
21
Buyer topics monitored
20
Brands on the AI shelf
2
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 21 buyer topics in Video across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 19,107 AI queries per month.
- Elite Screens leads the AI shelf with 15.7% of brand mentions, followed by Sanus (15.7%) and Kanto (5.5%). The top three hold 36.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “alr projection screens” (top keyword “alr projection screens”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (21.4% 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 | Elite Screens | 1,169 | 15.7% |
| 2 | Sanus | 1,166 | 15.7% |
| 3 | Kanto | 406 | 5.5% |
| 4 | MantelMount | 389 | 5.2% |
| 5 | ECHOGEAR | 312 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Stewart | 297 | 4% |
| 7 | Vivo | 238 | 3.2% |
| 8 | PERLESMITH | 234 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Screen Innovations | 175 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Da-Lite | 160 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| alr projection screens | ≈4,261 | alr projection screens | 3,600 |
| rear projection screens | ≈3,340 | rear projection screens | 1,600 |
| tv mounts with soundbar | ≈3,020 | soundbar tv mounts | 3,600 |
| tilting tv mounts | ≈2,896 | tv wall mounts tilt | 2,400 |
| tv mounts for metal studs | ≈2,829 | tv mounts for metal studs | 1,600 |
| tv mounts for brick walls | ≈2,761 | tv mounts for brick wall | 2,400 |
| outdoor projection screens | — | outdoor projection screens | 18,100 |
| motorized projection screens | — | motorised projection screens | 3,600 |
| inflatable projection screens | — | inflatable projection screens | 12,100 |
| standing tv mounts | — | tv mounts for tv stands | 22,200 |
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 | 240 | 21.4% |
| elitescreens.com | 118 | 10.5% |
| sanus.com | 111 | 9.9% |
| projectorcentral.com | 92 | 8.2% |
| techradar.com | 54 | 4.8% |
| mount-it.com | 45 | 4% |
| bestbuy.com | 37 | 3.3% |
| projectorreviews.com | 36 | 3.2% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tv Mounts | ≈11,506 | 14 | Sanus |
| Projection Screens | ≈7,601 | 7 | Elite Screens |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for video?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Elite Screens (15.7%), Sanus (15.7%), Kanto (5.5%), MantelMount (5.2%), ECHOGEAR (4.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about video?
GEOly estimates ~19,107 AI queries per month in this category across 21 buyer topics, led by “alr projection screens”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for video?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, elitescreens.com, sanus.com, projectorcentral.com, techradar.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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