Category AI Visibility Report
Ice Cream Cones 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
≈2,742
Est. AI queries / month
9
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 9 buyer topics in Ice Cream Cones across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,742 AI queries per month.
- Joy leads the AI shelf with 24.6% of brand mentions, followed by Keebler (15.1%) and Nestlé Drumstick (12.9%). The top three hold 52.6% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “dipped ice cream cones” (top keyword “ice cream cones dipped in chocolate”, ~1,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on walmart.com most (21.6% 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 | Joy | 495 | 24.6% |
| 2 | Keebler | 303 | 15.1% |
| 3 | Nestlé Drumstick | 260 | 12.9% |
| 4 | Blue Bunny | 180 | 9% |
| 5 | Great Value | 171 | 8.5% |
| 6 | Let's Do Organic | 81 | 4% |
| 7 | Oreo | 78 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Favorite Day | 71 | 3.5% |
| 9 | Häagen-Dazs | 50 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Kit Cat | 30 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| dipped ice cream cones | ≈1,730 | ice cream cones dipped in chocolate | 1,000 |
| box of ice cream cones | ≈1,012 | ice cream cone | 74,000 |
| mini ice cream cones | — | mini ice cream cones | 8,100 |
| ice cream cones for cupcakes | — | ice cream cones for cupcakes | 5,400 |
| cake ice cream cones | — | ice cream cake cones | 4,400 |
| waffle ice cream cones | — | waffle cones for ice cream | 8,100 |
| sugar ice cream cones | — | sugar cone | 27,100 |
| gluten free ice cream cones | — | ice cream cones gluten free | 2,900 |
| chocolate ice cream cones | — | chocolate ice cream cones | 2,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| walmart.com | 61 | 21.6% |
| webstaurantstore.com | 49 | 17.3% |
| reddit.com | 37 | 13.1% |
| instacart.com | 30 | 10.6% |
| target.com | 25 | 8.8% |
| icecream.com | 14 | 4.9% |
| thisfarmgirlcooks.com | 10 | 3.5% |
| joybakinggroup.com | 9 | 3.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for ice cream cones?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Joy (24.6%), Keebler (15.1%), Nestlé Drumstick (12.9%), Blue Bunny (9%), Great Value (8.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about ice cream cones?
GEOly estimates ~2,742 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “dipped ice cream cones”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for ice cream cones?
The most-cited domains are: walmart.com, webstaurantstore.com, reddit.com, instacart.com, target.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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