Category AI Visibility Report
Crossbody Phone Cases 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
≈8,898
Est. AI queries / month
9
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 9 buyer topics in Crossbody Phone Cases across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 8,898 AI queries per month.
- Bandolier leads the AI shelf with 18.1% of brand mentions, followed by Custype (8.3%) and Keebos (5.8%). The top three hold 32.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “minimal crossbody phone cases” (top keyword “minimal phone cases”, ~4,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on google.com most (30% 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 | Bandolier | 1,321 | 18.1% |
| 2 | Custype | 604 | 8.3% |
| 3 | Keebos | 421 | 5.8% |
| 4 | Smartish | 316 | 4.3% |
| 5 | Casetify | 289 | 4% |
| 6 | Case-Mate | 267 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Pelican | 245 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Nite Ize | 207 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Peak Design | 197 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Quince | 173 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| minimal crossbody phone cases | ≈5,431 | minimal phone cases | 4,400 |
| designer crossbody phone cases | ≈3,467 | fragola phone case | 5,400 |
| crossbody phone cases for iPhone | — | apple phone case | 14,800 |
| crossbody phone cases with MagSafe | — | magsafe compatible phone case | 27,100 |
| crossbody phone cases with strap or lanyard | — | phone lanyard | 9,900 |
| crossbody phone cases with card holder | — | wallet phone case | 22,200 |
| protective crossbody phone cases | — | rugged phone case | 12,100 |
| fashion crossbody phone cases | — | cute phone cases | 33,100 |
| waterproof crossbody phone cases | — | waterproof phone case | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| google.com | 681 | 30% |
| youtube.com | 289 | 12.7% |
| reddit.com | 215 | 9.5% |
| custype.com | 143 | 6.3% |
| keebos.com | 120 | 5.3% |
| travelandleisure.com | 113 | 5% |
| amazon.com | 107 | 4.7% |
| bandolierstyle.com | 97 | 4.3% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for crossbody phone cases?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Bandolier (18.1%), Custype (8.3%), Keebos (5.8%), Smartish (4.3%), Casetify (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about crossbody phone cases?
GEOly estimates ~8,898 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “minimal crossbody phone cases”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for crossbody phone cases?
The most-cited domains are: google.com, youtube.com, reddit.com, custype.com, keebos.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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