Category AI Visibility Report
Kayak Racks 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
≈3,056
Est. AI queries / month
14
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 14 buyer topics in Kayak Racks across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,056 AI queries per month.
- Malone leads the AI shelf with 25.6% of brand mentions, followed by Yakima (16.2%) and Thule (15.2%). The top three hold 57% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “kayak racks for trailers” (top keyword “kayak trailer racks”, ~880 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (20.5% 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 | Malone | 1,454 | 25.6% |
| 2 | Yakima | 920 | 16.2% |
| 3 | Thule | 863 | 15.2% |
| 4 | RAD | 454 | 8% |
| 5 | Suspenz | 338 | 6% |
| 6 | StoreYourBoard | 214 | 3.8% |
| 7 | VEVOR | 154 | 2.7% |
| 8 | RaxGo | 114 | 2% |
| 9 | Rhino-Rack | 98 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Küat | 59 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| kayak racks for trailers | ≈791 | kayak trailer racks | 880 |
| kayak racks for cars without rails | ≈768 | kayak racks for cars without rails | 590 |
| soft roof kayak racks | ≈758 | kayak soft roof racks | 260 |
| lift assist kayak racks | ≈739 | kayak lift assist racks | 210 |
| wall mounted kayak racks | — | kayak racks wall | 1,300 |
| kayak storage racks | — | kayak storage racks | 3,600 |
| kayak racks for cars | — | kayak car racks | 14,800 |
| hitch mount kayak racks | — | hitch kayak racks | 1,900 |
| j-style kayak racks | — | j style kayak rack | 1,900 |
| kayak racks for trucks | — | kayak racks truck | 5,400 |
| kayak racks for truck beds | — | kayak truck bed racks | 1,600 |
| kayak racks for 2 kayaks | — | kayak roof racks for 2 kayaks | 880 |
| outdoor kayak racks | — | outdoor kayak rack | 1,300 |
| kayak racks for RVs and campers | — | kayak racks for rv | 1,300 |
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 | 235 | 20.5% |
| etrailer.com | 191 | 16.6% |
| paddleroundthepier.com | 106 | 9.2% |
| yakima.com | 90 | 7.8% |
| rei.com | 61 | 5.3% |
| thule.com | 57 | 5% |
| maloneautoracks.com | 54 | 4.7% |
| outdoorlife.com | 53 | 4.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for kayak racks?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Malone (25.6%), Yakima (16.2%), Thule (15.2%), RAD (8%), Suspenz (6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about kayak racks?
GEOly estimates ~3,056 AI queries per month in this category across 14 buyer topics, led by “kayak racks for trailers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for kayak racks?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, etrailer.com, paddleroundthepier.com, yakima.com, rei.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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