Category AI Visibility Report
Fog Machines 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
≈1,826
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Fog Machines across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,826 AI queries per month.
- Chauvet leads the AI shelf with 38.9% of brand mentions, followed by Antari (14.4%) and ADJ (12.6%). The top three hold 65.9% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “water based fog machines” (top keyword “water based fog machines”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (34.6% 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 | Chauvet | 1,873 | 38.9% |
| 2 | Antari | 692 | 14.4% |
| 3 | ADJ | 606 | 12.6% |
| 4 | Froggy's Fog | 278 | 5.8% |
| 5 | Eliminator | 176 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Magma | 158 | 3.3% |
| 7 | CHAUVET Professional | 138 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Ulanzi | 102 | 2.1% |
| 9 | SurgeX | 87 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Look Solutions | 59 | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| water based fog machines | ≈612 | water based fog machines | 1,900 |
| outdoor fog machines | ≈608 | outdoor fog machines | 720 |
| professional fog machines | ≈606 | chauvet fog machine | 590 |
| low lying fog machines | — | low lying fog machines | 1,900 |
| best fog machines | — | fog machine | 33,100 |
| bubble fog machines | — | bubble fog machines | 3,600 |
| haze fog machines | — | haze machine | 2,400 |
| fog machines for halloween | — | fog machines for halloween | 2,900 |
| mini fog machines | — | mini fog machines | 2,900 |
| dry ice fog machines | — | dry ice fog machines | 2,400 |
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 | 207 | 34.6% |
| chauvetdj.com | 61 | 10.2% |
| popularmechanics.com | 48 | 8% |
| antari.com | 36 | 6% |
| sweetwater.com | 34 | 5.7% |
| adj.com | 28 | 4.7% |
| surgefx.com | 17 | 2.8% |
| chauvetprofessional.com | 16 | 2.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for fog machines?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Chauvet (38.9%), Antari (14.4%), ADJ (12.6%), Froggy's Fog (5.8%), Eliminator (3.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about fog machines?
GEOly estimates ~1,826 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “water based fog machines”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for fog machines?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, chauvetdj.com, popularmechanics.com, antari.com, sweetwater.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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