Category AI Visibility Report
Party Hats 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
≈2,374
Est. AI queries / month
13
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 13 buyer topics in Party Hats across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,374 AI queries per month.
- Big Dot of Happiness leads the AI shelf with 13.3% of brand mentions, followed by Meri Meri (7.6%) and Spritz (4.9%). The top three hold 25.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “party hats for adults” (top keyword “party hats for adults”, ~210 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on target.com most (23.4% 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 | Big Dot of Happiness | 302 | 13.3% |
| 2 | Meri Meri | 174 | 7.6% |
| 3 | Spritz | 111 | 4.9% |
| 4 | Frisco | 109 | 4.8% |
| 5 | PartySparkCo | 76 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Foam Party Hats Inc | 74 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Way To Celebrate | 74 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Huxley & Kent | 58 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Unique Industries | 50 | 2.2% |
| 10 | MadebyVermonters | 40 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| party hats for adults | ≈801 | party hats for adults | 210 |
| custom party hats | ≈789 | customizable party hats | 720 |
| paper party hats | ≈784 | paper party hats | 480 |
| children's party hats | — | childrens party hats | 480 |
| cone party hats | — | party hats cone | 1,600 |
| tea party hats | — | tea party hats | 6,600 |
| birthday party hats | — | birthday party hats | 3,600 |
| party hats for dogs | — | party hats dogs | 1,300 |
| animal party hats | — | party hats animals | 1,300 |
| foam party hats | — | foam party hats | 2,900 |
| new year's party hats | — | party hats new year | 1,300 |
| bachelorette party hats | — | bachelorette party hats | 880 |
| mini party hats | — | mini party hats | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| target.com | 136 | 23.4% |
| etsy.com | 126 | 21.7% |
| walmart.com | 89 | 15.3% |
| chewy.com | 37 | 6.4% |
| foampartyhats.com | 37 | 6.4% |
| reddit.com | 32 | 5.5% |
| orientaltrading.com | 27 | 4.7% |
| newyearfavors.com | 12 | 2.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for party hats?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Big Dot of Happiness (13.3%), Meri Meri (7.6%), Spritz (4.9%), Frisco (4.8%), PartySparkCo (3.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about party hats?
GEOly estimates ~2,374 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “party hats for adults”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for party hats?
The most-cited domains are: target.com, etsy.com, walmart.com, chewy.com, foampartyhats.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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