Category AI Visibility Report
Muffin Pans 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
≈5,008
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Muffin Pans across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 5,008 AI queries per month.
- USA Pan leads the AI shelf with 10.5% of brand mentions, followed by Nordic Ware (9.7%) and Wilton (8.1%). The top three hold 28.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Muffin top muffin pans” (top keyword “muffin tops pans”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (18.4% 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 | USA Pan | 471 | 10.5% |
| 2 | Nordic Ware | 431 | 9.7% |
| 3 | Wilton | 363 | 8.1% |
| 4 | Lodge | 234 | 5.2% |
| 5 | Williams Sonoma | 214 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Handi | 213 | 4.8% |
| 7 | Caraway Home | 201 | 4.5% |
| 8 | Chicago Metallic | 181 | 4.1% |
| 9 | Trudeau | 133 | 3% |
| 10 | Figmint | 102 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muffin top muffin pans | ≈1,902 | muffin tops pans | 2,900 |
| Non toxic muffin pans | ≈1,737 | non toxic muffin pans | 880 |
| Silicone muffin pans | ≈1,369 | silicone muffin pans | 8,100 |
| Disposable muffin pans | — | disposable muffin pans | 1,900 |
| Standard size muffin pans | — | standard muffin tin | 720 |
| Cast iron muffin pans | — | cast iron muffin pans | 2,900 |
| Aluminum muffin pans | — | aluminum muffin pans | 4,400 |
| Jumbo muffin pans | — | jumbo muffin pans | 3,600 |
| Mini muffin pans | — | mini muffin pan | 8,100 |
| Ceramic muffin pans | — | ceramic muffin pans | 1,900 |
| Non stick muffin pans | — | non stick muffin pans | 4,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 123 | 18.4% |
| foodnetwork.com | 116 | 17.4% |
| bonappetit.com | 114 | 17.1% |
| epicurious.com | 67 | 10% |
| walmart.com | 43 | 6.4% |
| nordicware.com | 37 | 5.5% |
| wilton.com | 25 | 3.7% |
| foodandwine.com | 24 | 3.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for muffin pans?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: USA Pan (10.5%), Nordic Ware (9.7%), Wilton (8.1%), Lodge (5.2%), Williams Sonoma (4.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about muffin pans?
GEOly estimates ~5,008 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “Muffin top muffin pans”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for muffin pans?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, foodnetwork.com, bonappetit.com, epicurious.com, walmart.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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