Category AI Visibility Report
Plumbing 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
≈41,573
Est. AI queries / month
59
Buyer topics monitored
51
Brands on the AI shelf
6
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 59 buyer topics in Plumbing across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 41,573 AI queries per month.
- Orbit leads the AI shelf with 5.2% of brand mentions, followed by Toto (4.7%) and Brondell (4.4%). The top three hold 14.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Dual shower heads” (top keyword “dual shower head”, ~9,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.3% 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 | Orbit | 1,322 | 5.2% |
| 2 | Toto | 1,196 | 4.7% |
| 3 | Brondell | 1,126 | 4.4% |
| 4 | Kohler | 1,098 | 4.3% |
| 5 | Delta Unisaw | 930 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Apollo | 837 | 3.3% |
| 7 | BioBidet | 633 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Aquatic | 607 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Watts | 529 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Moen | 465 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual shower heads | ≈14,827 | dual shower head | 9,900 |
| Water-saving shower heads | ≈13,073 | watersense shower heads | 9,900 |
| RV shower stalls | ≈2,106 | shower stalls for rvs | 880 |
| standalone bidets | ≈2,091 | standalone bidets | 2,400 |
| non electric bidets | ≈1,829 | non electric bidets | 2,900 |
| corner shower stalls | ≈1,722 | corner shower | 14,800 |
| accessible shower stalls | ≈1,525 | handicap walk-in showers | 1,000 |
| hot water check valves | ≈897 | hot water check valves | 1,000 |
| quiet check valves | ≈874 | silent check valves | 480 |
| high pressure check valves | ≈859 | pressure washer check valves | 390 |
| brass check valves | ≈859 | brass check valves | 720 |
| mini ball valves | ≈308 | miniature ball valves | 260 |
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 | 769 | 19.3% |
| homedepot.com | 391 | 9.8% |
| lowes.com | 208 | 5.2% |
| consumerreports.org | 151 | 3.8% |
| bobvila.com | 124 | 3.1% |
| brondell.com | 95 | 2.4% |
| wired.com | 90 | 2.3% |
| bidetscout.com | 67 | 1.7% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower Heads | ≈27,900 | 8 | Delta Unisaw |
| Shower Stalls | ≈5,353 | 11 | Aquatic |
| Bidets | ≈3,920 | 9 | Toto |
| Check Valves | ≈3,489 | 15 | Zoeller |
| Ball Valves | ≈911 | 12 | Apollo |
| Water Timers | — | 4 | Orbit |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for plumbing?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Orbit (5.2%), Toto (4.7%), Brondell (4.4%), Kohler (4.3%), Delta Unisaw (3.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about plumbing?
GEOly estimates ~41,573 AI queries per month in this category across 59 buyer topics, led by “Dual shower heads”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for plumbing?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, consumerreports.org, bobvila.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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