Category AI Visibility Report
Handheld Vacuums 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
≈52,671
Est. AI queries / month
27
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 27 buyer topics in Handheld Vacuums across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 52,671 AI queries per month.
- Shark leads the AI shelf with 18.9% of brand mentions, followed by Black+Decker (13%) and RYOBI (10.1%). The top three hold 42% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “handheld vacuum cleaners for mattresses” (top keyword “mattress vacuum”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on rtings.com most (44.6% 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 | Shark | 2,186 | 18.9% |
| 2 | Black+Decker | 1,504 | 13% |
| 3 | RYOBI | 1,171 | 10.1% |
| 4 | Dyson | 1,026 | 8.9% |
| 5 | Bissell | 993 | 8.6% |
| 6 | Milwaukee | 480 | 4.2% |
| 7 | DEWALT | 415 | 3.6% |
| 8 | RIDGID | 297 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Hoover | 201 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Tineco | 188 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| handheld vacuum cleaners for mattresses | ≈8,302 | mattress vacuum | 8,100 |
| Handheld vacuums for bed bugs | ≈8,196 | bed bug vacuum cleaner | 12,100 |
| Handheld vacuums for yard cleanup | ≈8,153 | lawn vacuum | 6,600 |
| handheld vacuum cleaners for mold and dust mites | ≈7,465 | dust mite vacuum | 5,400 |
| handheld vacuum cleaners for couches and stairs | ≈7,196 | vacuum cleaner for couch | 4,400 |
| Handheld vacuums for couches | ≈7,021 | vacuum cleaner for couch | 4,400 |
| Handheld vacuums for stairs | ≈6,338 | vacuum for stairs | 3,600 |
| handheld vacuum cleaners for dusting and small spots | — | mini vacuum | 9,900 |
| Handheld vacuums for pool cleaning | — | aiper pool cleaner | 12,100 |
| Handheld vacuums for mattresses | — | mattress vacuum | 8,100 |
| handheld shop vacuum cleaners | — | milwaukee vacuum | 33,100 |
| Handheld steam cleaner vacuums | — | handheld steam cleaner | 40,500 |
| handheld vacuum cleaners for pet hair | — | best vacuum for pet hair | 40,500 |
| Handheld leaf vacuums | — | handheld leaf vacuum | 9,900 |
| Handheld vacuums for leaf, ash, and yard cleanup | — | handheld leaf vacuums | 9,900 |
| Handheld vacuums for cars | — | car vacuum cleaner | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| rtings.com | 739 | 44.6% |
| reddit.com | 235 | 14.2% |
| techradar.com | 123 | 7.4% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 93 | 5.6% |
| consumerreports.org | 93 | 5.6% |
| wired.com | 81 | 4.9% |
| bobvila.com | 65 | 3.9% |
| techgearlab.com | 31 | 1.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for handheld vacuums?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Shark (18.9%), Black+Decker (13%), RYOBI (10.1%), Dyson (8.9%), Bissell (8.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about handheld vacuums?
GEOly estimates ~52,671 AI queries per month in this category across 27 buyer topics, led by “handheld vacuum cleaners for mattresses”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for handheld vacuums?
The most-cited domains are: rtings.com, reddit.com, techradar.com, goodhousekeeping.com, consumerreports.org. 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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