Category AI Visibility Report
Curtains 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
≈137,177
Est. AI queries / month
26
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 26 buyer topics in Curtains across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 137,177 AI queries per month.
- Quince leads the AI shelf with 10.7% of brand mentions, followed by Sun Zero (7.4%) and Nicetown (6.6%). The top three hold 24.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “custom window treatment curtains” (top keyword “custom window treatments”, ~40,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on architecturaldigest.com most (21.2% 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 | Quince | 541 | 10.7% |
| 2 | Sun Zero | 377 | 7.4% |
| 3 | Nicetown | 335 | 6.6% |
| 4 | TWOPAGES | 214 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Deconovo | 189 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Pottery Barn | 185 | 3.6% |
| 7 | Mainstays | 150 | 3% |
| 8 | Eclipse | 132 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Latitude Run | 123 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Better Homes & Gardens | 89 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| custom window treatment curtains | ≈22,270 | custom window treatments | 40,500 |
| curtains for tension rod | ≈21,020 | curtains for tension rod | 33,100 |
| Curtains for tension rods | ≈21,020 | curtains for tension rod | 33,100 |
| Black bedroom curtains | ≈21,005 | black bedroom curtains | 33,100 |
| bedroom curtains | ≈18,835 | bedroom curtains | 18,100 |
| shower curtains | ≈18,357 | bathroom curtains | 12,100 |
| Curtains with ceiling track | ≈14,670 | curtains with ceiling track | 18,100 |
| Curtains with valance | — | window valance curtains | 22,200 |
| Curtains with rods | — | curtains and rods | 135,000 |
| Curtains for living room | — | curtains for living room | 33,100 |
| Beaded curtains | — | beaded curtains | 33,100 |
| Curtains with valances | — | window valance curtains | 22,200 |
| Blackout curtains | — | blackout curtain curtains | 165,000 |
| Black curtains for bedroom | — | black bedroom curtains | 33,100 |
| Window curtains | — | curtains | 201,000 |
| Curtains for sliding glass doors | — | drapes and curtains for sliding glass doors | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| architecturaldigest.com | 158 | 21.2% |
| reddit.com | 111 | 14.9% |
| consumerreports.org | 40 | 5.4% |
| homedepot.com | 35 | 4.7% |
| hometosight.com | 31 | 4.2% |
| homesandgardens.com | 29 | 3.9% |
| ikea.com | 22 | 2.9% |
| wayfair.com | 21 | 2.8% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for curtains?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Quince (10.7%), Sun Zero (7.4%), Nicetown (6.6%), TWOPAGES (4.2%), Deconovo (3.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about curtains?
GEOly estimates ~137,177 AI queries per month in this category across 26 buyer topics, led by “custom window treatment curtains”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for curtains?
The most-cited domains are: architecturaldigest.com, reddit.com, consumerreports.org, homedepot.com, hometosight.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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