Category AI Visibility Report
Phone Cases 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
≈34,237
Est. AI queries / month
12
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 12 buyer topics in Phone Cases across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 34,237 AI queries per month.
- OtterBox leads the AI shelf with 7.1% of brand mentions, followed by Smartish (5.8%) and Spigen (4.8%). The top three hold 17.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Eco-Friendly Phone Cases” (top keyword “eco friendly phone cases”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on google.com most (21.8% 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 | OtterBox | 917 | 7.1% |
| 2 | Smartish | 742 | 5.8% |
| 3 | Spigen | 619 | 4.8% |
| 4 | Casetify | 588 | 4.6% |
| 5 | Mous | 521 | 4% |
| 6 | Pela | 514 | 4% |
| 7 | Wildflower | 489 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Nomad | 444 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Apple | 326 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Casely | 311 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco-Friendly Phone Cases | ≈12,868 | eco friendly phone cases | 8,100 |
| Clear Phone Cases | ≈12,145 | clear phone case | 12,100 |
| Leather Phone Cases | ≈9,224 | leather phone case | 8,100 |
| Rugged Phone Cases | — | rugged phone case | 12,100 |
| Custom Phone Cases | — | rhode phone case | 110,000 |
| Slim Phone Cases | — | slim phone case | 8,100 |
| Phone Cases with Wallets | — | wallet phone case | 22,200 |
| MagSafe Phone Cases | — | magsafe compatible phone case | 27,100 |
| Silicone Phone Cases | — | silicone phone cases | 22,200 |
| Waterproof Phone Cases | — | waterproof phone case | 22,200 |
| Cute Phone Cases | — | cute phone cases | 33,100 |
| Aesthetic Phone Cases | — | wildflower phone cases | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| google.com | 824 | 21.8% |
| reddit.com | 758 | 20% |
| youtube.com | 589 | 15.6% |
| smartish.com | 232 | 6.1% |
| otterbox.com | 97 | 2.6% |
| travelandleisure.com | 80 | 2.1% |
| pelacase.com | 80 | 2.1% |
| lemon8-app.com | 64 | 1.7% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for phone cases?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: OtterBox (7.1%), Smartish (5.8%), Spigen (4.8%), Casetify (4.6%), Mous (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about phone cases?
GEOly estimates ~34,237 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “Eco-Friendly Phone Cases”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for phone cases?
The most-cited domains are: google.com, reddit.com, youtube.com, smartish.com, otterbox.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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