Category AI Visibility Report
Popcorn Seasoning 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
≈942
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 Popcorn Seasoning across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 942 AI queries per month.
- Kernel Season's leads the AI shelf with 18.6% of brand mentions, followed by Amish Country Popcorn (8.6%) and Gneiss Spice (8.2%). The top three hold 35.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “caramel popcorn seasoning” (top keyword “popcorn caramel seasoning”, ~260 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (26.5% 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 | Kernel Season's | 762 | 18.6% |
| 2 | Amish Country Popcorn | 352 | 8.6% |
| 3 | Gneiss Spice | 336 | 8.2% |
| 4 | Flavacol | 247 | 6% |
| 5 | Dell Cove | 232 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Hoosier Hill Farm | 144 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Just Ingredients | 132 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Orville Redenbacher's | 129 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Gold Medal | 119 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Spiceology | 107 | 2.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| caramel popcorn seasoning | ≈317 | popcorn caramel seasoning | 260 |
| vegan popcorn seasoning | ≈313 | popcorn seasoning vegan | 320 |
| gluten free popcorn seasoning | ≈312 | gluten free popcorn seasoning | 210 |
| ranch popcorn seasoning | — | hidden valley ranch seasoning | 8,100 |
| popcorn seasoning for air popped popcorn | — | how to get seasoning to stick to popcorn | 260 |
| cheddar popcorn seasoning | — | cheddar cheese popcorn seasoning | 1,000 |
| gourmet popcorn seasoning | — | popcorn seasoning mixes | 2,400 |
| butter popcorn seasoning | — | butter salt | 2,900 |
| spicy popcorn seasoning | — | spicy popcorn seasoning | 480 |
| movie theater popcorn seasoning | — | popcorn salt | 9,900 |
| salt and vinegar popcorn seasoning | — | salt and vinegar seasoning | 8,100 |
| dill pickle popcorn seasoning | — | dill pickle popcorn seasoning | 1,000 |
| salt free popcorn seasoning | — | salt free seasoning | 8,100 |
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 | 193 | 26.5% |
| seriouseats.com | 173 | 23.8% |
| walmart.com | 146 | 20.1% |
| gmpopcorn.com | 21 | 2.9% |
| target.com | 20 | 2.8% |
| thekitchn.com | 18 | 2.5% |
| amishcountrypopcorn.com | 18 | 2.5% |
| iherb.com | 16 | 2.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for popcorn seasoning?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Kernel Season's (18.6%), Amish Country Popcorn (8.6%), Gneiss Spice (8.2%), Flavacol (6%), Dell Cove (5.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about popcorn seasoning?
GEOly estimates ~942 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “caramel popcorn seasoning”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for popcorn seasoning?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, seriouseats.com, walmart.com, gmpopcorn.com, target.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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