Category AI Visibility Report
Grinders 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
≈22,729
Est. AI queries / month
24
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 24 buyer topics in Grinders across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 22,729 AI queries per month.
- DEWALT leads the AI shelf with 3.8% of brand mentions, followed by Milwaukee (3.8%) and Bosch (3.6%). The top three hold 11.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “walk behind stump grinders” (top keyword “walk behind stump grinders”, ~9,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (30.4% 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 | DEWALT | 413 | 3.8% |
| 2 | Milwaukee | 411 | 3.8% |
| 3 | Bosch | 390 | 3.6% |
| 4 | Makita | 375 | 3.5% |
| 5 | KitchenAid | 367 | 3.4% |
| 6 | LEM BigBite | 366 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Peugeot | 324 | 3% |
| 8 | Inland | 285 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Cole & Mason | 271 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | 230 | 2.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| walk behind stump grinders | ≈8,655 | walk behind stump grinders | 9,900 |
| stained glass grinders | ≈7,278 | glass grinders for stained glass | 4,400 |
| surface grinders | ≈6,796 | surface grinders | 5,400 |
| concrete floor grinders | — | floor grinders for concrete | 6,600 |
| meat grinders | — | grinders meat | 60,500 |
| bench grinders | — | bench grinders | 22,200 |
| electric weed grinders | — | electric grinders for weed | 9,900 |
| coffee grinders | — | grinders for coffee | 110,000 |
| angle grinders | — | angle grinder | 74,000 |
| mixer grinders | — | mixers and grinders | 4,400 |
| die grinders | — | die grinders | 22,200 |
| herbal grinders | — | herbal grinders | 49,500 |
| spice grinders | — | grinders for spices | 14,800 |
| electric salt and pepper grinders | — | electric pepper and salt grinders | 12,100 |
| grinders for espresso | — | grinders for espresso | 33,100 |
| concrete grinders for rent | — | concrete grinders for rent | 14,800 |
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 | 531 | 30.4% |
| protoolreviews.com | 70 | 4% |
| bonappetit.com | 57 | 3.3% |
| seriouseats.com | 48 | 2.7% |
| kitchenaid.com | 46 | 2.6% |
| techgearlab.com | 44 | 2.5% |
| vice.com | 41 | 2.3% |
| munchmakers.com | 36 | 2.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for grinders?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: DEWALT (3.8%), Milwaukee (3.8%), Bosch (3.6%), Makita (3.5%), KitchenAid (3.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about grinders?
GEOly estimates ~22,729 AI queries per month in this category across 24 buyer topics, led by “walk behind stump grinders”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for grinders?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, protoolreviews.com, bonappetit.com, seriouseats.com, kitchenaid.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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