Category AI Visibility Report
Pork Rinds 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
≈4,861
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Pork Rinds across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 4,861 AI queries per month.
- 4505 leads the AI shelf with 14.9% of brand mentions, followed by Mack's (11.9%) and Epic (10.1%). The top three hold 36.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “homemade pork rinds” (top keyword “how to cook pork rinds”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.5% 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 | 4505 | 549 | 14.9% |
| 2 | Mack's | 441 | 11.9% |
| 3 | Epic | 372 | 10.1% |
| 4 | Pork King Good | 337 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Baken-Ets | 283 | 7.7% |
| 6 | Golden Flake | 202 | 5.5% |
| 7 | Southern Recipe | 165 | 4.5% |
| 8 | Rudolph | 158 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Lowrey's Bacon Curls | 128 | 3.5% |
| 10 | MISSION | 118 | 3.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| homemade pork rinds | ≈1,723 | how to cook pork rinds | 1,600 |
| pork rinds for bread crumbs | ≈1,609 | pork rinds bread crumbs | 880 |
| pork rinds for carnivore diet | ≈1,529 | pork rinds for carnivore diet | 720 |
| spicy pork rinds | — | spicy pork rinds | 1,300 |
| keto pork rinds | — | pork rinds on keto | 1,300 |
| fried pork rinds | — | cracklins | 12,100 |
| Mexican-style pork rinds | — | spanish pork rinds | 2,400 |
| pickled pork rinds | — | pickled pork rinds | 4,400 |
| microwave pork rinds | — | pork rinds microwave | 5,400 |
| pork rinds for frying | — | pork rinds for frying | 5,400 |
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 | 184 | 24.5% |
| porkrinds.com | 142 | 18.9% |
| walmart.com | 100 | 13.3% |
| sporked.com | 59 | 7.9% |
| chowhound.com | 27 | 3.6% |
| wholefoodsmarket.com | 23 | 3.1% |
| foodnetwork.com | 19 | 2.5% |
| porkkinggood.com | 17 | 2.3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for pork rinds?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: 4505 (14.9%), Mack's (11.9%), Epic (10.1%), Pork King Good (9.1%), Baken-Ets (7.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about pork rinds?
GEOly estimates ~4,861 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “homemade pork rinds”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for pork rinds?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, porkrinds.com, walmart.com, sporked.com, chowhound.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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