Category AI Visibility Report
Outdoor Lights 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
≈91,520
Est. AI queries / month
22
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 22 buyer topics in Outdoor Lights across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 91,520 AI queries per month.
- Govee leads the AI shelf with 9.2% of brand mentions, followed by Brightech (4.3%) and Philips (3.2%). The top three hold 16.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Hanging outdoor lights” (top keyword “hanging plug light”, ~22,200 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (23% 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 | Govee | 719 | 9.2% |
| 2 | Brightech | 338 | 4.3% |
| 3 | Philips | 251 | 3.2% |
| 4 | SANSI | 209 | 2.7% |
| 5 | Hampton Bay | 207 | 2.7% |
| 6 | WAC | 197 | 2.5% |
| 7 | GE Enbrighten | 183 | 2.4% |
| 8 | VOLT | 180 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Halo Sleep | 169 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Lithonia | 160 | 2.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging outdoor lights | ≈18,969 | hanging plug light | 22,200 |
| Permanent outdoor lights | ≈17,003 | permanent outdoor lights | 14,800 |
| Pool outdoor lights | ≈16,940 | pool lights | 14,800 |
| Halloween outdoor lights | ≈15,845 | halloween lights | 14,800 |
| Porch outdoor lights | ≈12,171 | outdoor porch lights | 12,100 |
| Outdoor light installation | ≈10,592 | christmas lights installation cost | 6,600 |
| Flashing outdoor lights | — | flashing lights | 60,500 |
| Rope outdoor lights | — | rope lights | 14,800 |
| LED outdoor lights | — | led lights | 165,000 |
| Patio outdoor lights | — | string lights for patio | 14,800 |
| Motion sensor outdoor lights | — | motion sensor light | 33,100 |
| Landscape outdoor lights | — | landscape lighting | 33,100 |
| Color-changing outdoor lights | — | blue lights | 90,500 |
| String outdoor lights | — | fairy lights | 74,000 |
| Solar outdoor lights | — | solar lights | 40,500 |
| Outdoor light fixtures | — | outdoor lighting | 60,500 |
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 | 165 | 23% |
| bobvila.com | 97 | 13.5% |
| homedepot.com | 73 | 10.2% |
| lowes.com | 49 | 6.8% |
| govee.com | 31 | 4.3% |
| wired.com | 23 | 3.2% |
| tomsguide.com | 22 | 3.1% |
| hgtv.com | 18 | 2.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for outdoor lights?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Govee (9.2%), Brightech (4.3%), Philips (3.2%), SANSI (2.7%), Hampton Bay (2.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about outdoor lights?
GEOly estimates ~91,520 AI queries per month in this category across 22 buyer topics, led by “Hanging outdoor lights”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for outdoor lights?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, govee.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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