Category AI Visibility Report
Litter Trays 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
≈3,917
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 Litter Trays across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,917 AI queries per month.
- Whisker leads the AI shelf with 9.1% of brand mentions, followed by PetSafe (8.2%) and Frisco (7.6%). The top three hold 24.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Disposable litter trays” (top keyword “disposable litter trays for cats”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.3% 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 | Whisker | 261 | 9.1% |
| 2 | PetSafe | 234 | 8.2% |
| 3 | Frisco | 218 | 7.6% |
| 4 | Neakasa | 161 | 5.6% |
| 5 | IRIS USA | 138 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Chewy | 107 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Modkat | 99 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Richell | 89 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Casfuy | 87 | 3% |
| 10 | Petmate | 77 | 2.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposable litter trays | ≈3,117 | disposable litter trays for cats | 2,900 |
| Covered litter trays | ≈800 | cat litter trays covered | 30 |
| Litter trays for rabbits | — | rabbit litter trays | 5,400 |
| Metal litter trays | — | metal litter trays | 4,400 |
| Best litter trays | — | best litter trays for cats | 12,100 |
| Large litter trays | — | large litter trays for cats | 12,100 |
| Litter trays for dogs | — | litter trays for dogs | 8,100 |
| Self-cleaning litter trays | — | self cleaning litter trays | 110,000 |
| Litter trays for kittens | — | litter trays for kittens | 18,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 106 | 24.3% |
| chewy.com | 99 | 22.7% |
| cats.com | 68 | 15.6% |
| catster.com | 43 | 9.8% |
| caninejournal.com | 19 | 4.3% |
| nih.gov | 14 | 3.2% |
| purina.com | 11 | 2.5% |
| wired.com | 10 | 2.3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for litter trays?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Whisker (9.1%), PetSafe (8.2%), Frisco (7.6%), Neakasa (5.6%), IRIS USA (4.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about litter trays?
GEOly estimates ~3,917 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “Disposable litter trays”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for litter trays?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, chewy.com, cats.com, catster.com, caninejournal.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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