Category AI Visibility Report
Rug Pads 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
≈1,272
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 Rug Pads across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,272 AI queries per month.
- RugPadUSA leads the AI shelf with 42.9% of brand mentions, followed by Mohawk Home (19.4%) and American Slide-Stop (2.8%). The top three hold 65.1% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Custom rug pads” (top keyword “custom rug pads”, ~260 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on rugpadusa.com most (26.7% 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 | RugPadUSA | 1,432 | 42.9% |
| 2 | Mohawk Home | 649 | 19.4% |
| 3 | American Slide-Stop | 93 | 2.8% |
| 4 | Gator | 87 | 2.6% |
| 5 | LifeProof | 77 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Gorilla Grip | 76 | 2.3% |
| 7 | nuLOOM | 74 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Home Decorators Collection | 65 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Ruggable | 58 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Earth Weave | 51 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom rug pads | ≈429 | custom rug pads | 260 |
| Rug pads for oriental rugs | ≈429 | rug pads for oriental rugs | 260 |
| Washable rug pads | ≈414 | washable rug pads | 210 |
| Non-slip rug pads | — | non skid rug pads | 14,800 |
| Soundproof rug pads | — | soundproof rug pads | 480 |
| Outdoor rug pads | — | outdoor rug pads | 1,300 |
| Waterproof rug pads | — | waterproof rug pads | 1,300 |
| Non-toxic rug pads | — | non toxic rug pads | 390 |
| Thick rug pads | — | thick rug pads | 1,000 |
| Rug pads for carpet | — | non slip rug pads for carpet | 14,800 |
| Felt rug pads | — | felted rug pads | 8,100 |
| Rug pads for hardwood floors | — | rug pads for hardwood floors | 3,600 |
| Runner rug pads | — | rug pads for runners | 720 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| rugpadusa.com | 290 | 26.7% |
| techgearlab.com | 150 | 13.8% |
| reddit.com | 141 | 13% |
| bobvila.com | 111 | 10.2% |
| realsimple.com | 66 | 6.1% |
| homedepot.com | 59 | 5.4% |
| bhg.com | 55 | 5.1% |
| cavalieriflooring.com | 28 | 2.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for rug pads?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: RugPadUSA (42.9%), Mohawk Home (19.4%), American Slide-Stop (2.8%), Gator (2.6%), LifeProof (2.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about rug pads?
GEOly estimates ~1,272 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “Custom rug pads”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for rug pads?
The most-cited domains are: rugpadusa.com, techgearlab.com, reddit.com, bobvila.com, realsimple.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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