Category AI Visibility Report
Folding Stools 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
≈1,170
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Folding Stools across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,170 AI queries per month.
- Linon leads the AI shelf with 12.3% of brand mentions, followed by NUMANU (7%) and IKEA (4.3%). The top three hold 23.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Heavy-duty folding stools” (top keyword “heavy duty folding stools”, ~390 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (28.6% 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 | Linon | 340 | 12.3% |
| 2 | NUMANU | 193 | 7% |
| 3 | IKEA | 118 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Lavish Home | 101 | 3.7% |
| 5 | REI | 80 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Latitude Run | 80 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Helinox | 76 | 2.8% |
| 8 | GCI Outdoor | 73 | 2.6% |
| 9 | MECO Stakmore | 70 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Fundango | 69 | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy-duty folding stools | ≈599 | heavy duty folding stools | 390 |
| Outdoor folding stools | ≈571 | folding garden stools | 480 |
| Counter height folding stools | — | folding counter stools | 720 |
| Bar height folding stools | — | folding bar stool | 3,600 |
| Folding stools with backs | — | folding stool chair | 2,900 |
| Retractable folding stools | — | collapsible stool | 8,100 |
| Folding stools for camping | — | camp stools folding | 1,600 |
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 | 105 | 28.6% |
| wayfair.com | 47 | 12.8% |
| ikea.com | 42 | 11.4% |
| homedepot.com | 31 | 8.4% |
| walmart.com | 29 | 7.9% |
| numanu.com | 23 | 6.3% |
| rei.com | 16 | 4.4% |
| outdoorgearlab.com | 15 | 4.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for folding stools?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Linon (12.3%), NUMANU (7%), IKEA (4.3%), Lavish Home (3.7%), REI (2.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about folding stools?
GEOly estimates ~1,170 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “Heavy-duty folding stools”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for folding stools?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, wayfair.com, ikea.com, homedepot.com, walmart.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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