Category AI Visibility Report
Desks 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
≈105,647
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 Desks across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 105,647 AI queries per month.
- FlexiSpot leads the AI shelf with 7.8% of brand mentions, followed by Uplift (5.2%) and Bestier (3.6%). The top three hold 16.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “desks with drawers” (top keyword “desk with drawers”, ~22,200 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (25.9% 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 | FlexiSpot | 632 | 7.8% |
| 2 | Uplift | 418 | 5.2% |
| 3 | Bestier | 292 | 3.6% |
| 4 | IKEA | 257 | 3.2% |
| 5 | Latitude Run | 163 | 2% |
| 6 | Secretlab | 159 | 2% |
| 7 | Bush Furniture | 155 | 1.9% |
| 8 | SEDETA | 155 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Inbox Zero | 154 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Vivo | 138 | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| desks with drawers | ≈23,163 | desk with drawers | 22,200 |
| executive desks | ≈23,072 | executive desk | 22,200 |
| secretary desks | ≈22,539 | secretary desk | 22,200 |
| home office desks | ≈18,579 | home office desk | 33,100 |
| roll top desks | ≈18,294 | roll top desk | 14,800 |
| standing desks | — | standing desk | 135,000 |
| wood desks | — | wood desk | 27,100 |
| small desks | — | small desk | 33,100 |
| lap and laptop desks | — | lap desk | 33,100 |
| treadmill and walking desks | — | treadmill desks | 22,200 |
| gaming desks | — | gaming desk | 110,000 |
| office desks | — | office desk | 74,000 |
| kids desks | — | kids desk | 22,200 |
| writing desks | — | writing desk | 22,200 |
| vanity desks | — | vanity desk | 60,500 |
| L-shaped desks | — | l shaped desk | 90,500 |
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 | 234 | 25.9% |
| tomsguide.com | 122 | 13.5% |
| techradar.com | 97 | 10.7% |
| consumerreports.org | 29 | 3.2% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 27 | 3% |
| pcgamer.com | 27 | 3% |
| ikea.com | 25 | 2.8% |
| hgtv.com | 23 | 2.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for desks?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: FlexiSpot (7.8%), Uplift (5.2%), Bestier (3.6%), IKEA (3.2%), Latitude Run (2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about desks?
GEOly estimates ~105,647 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “desks with drawers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for desks?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, tomsguide.com, techradar.com, consumerreports.org, architecturaldigest.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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