Category AI Visibility Report
Hot Tubs 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
≈22,553
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 Hot Tubs across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 22,553 AI queries per month.
- Hot Spring leads the AI shelf with 8.7% of brand mentions, followed by LifeSmart (7.9%) and Bestway (7.5%). The top three hold 24.1% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “6 person hot tubs” (top keyword “6 person hot tub”, ~5,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (36.5% 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 | Hot Spring | 541 | 8.7% |
| 2 | LifeSmart | 488 | 7.9% |
| 3 | Bestway | 466 | 7.5% |
| 4 | Caldera | 414 | 6.7% |
| 5 | Coleman | 403 | 6.5% |
| 6 | Intex | 396 | 6.4% |
| 7 | AquaRest | 378 | 6.1% |
| 8 | Sundance | 374 | 6% |
| 9 | Jacuzzi | 295 | 4.8% |
| 10 | Bullfrog | 283 | 4.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 person hot tubs | ≈8,287 | 6 person hot tub | 5,400 |
| Salt water hot tubs | ≈7,334 | salt water for hot tubs | 6,600 |
| Inground hot tubs | ≈6,932 | inground hot tub | 4,400 |
| Wood fired hot tubs | — | wood fired hot tub | 6,600 |
| 4 person hot tubs | — | 4 person hot tub | 8,100 |
| Cedar hot tubs | — | hot tubs cedar | 5,400 |
| Entry level hot tubs | — | costco hot tubs | 14,800 |
| 2 person hot tubs | — | 2 person hot tub | 12,100 |
| Best hot tubs | — | best hot tubs | 5,400 |
| Inflatable hot tubs | — | inflatable hot tub | 110,000 |
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 | 357 | 36.5% |
| jacuzzi.com | 122 | 12.5% |
| consumeraffairs.com | 56 | 5.7% |
| calderaspas.com | 53 | 5.4% |
| sundancespas.com | 47 | 4.8% |
| homeindepth.com | 40 | 4.1% |
| hotspring.com | 34 | 3.5% |
| leisurecraft.com | 28 | 2.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for hot tubs?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Hot Spring (8.7%), LifeSmart (7.9%), Bestway (7.5%), Caldera (6.7%), Coleman (6.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about hot tubs?
GEOly estimates ~22,553 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “6 person hot tubs”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for hot tubs?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, jacuzzi.com, consumeraffairs.com, calderaspas.com, sundancespas.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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