Category AI Visibility Report
Storage Boxes 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
≈36,019
Est. AI queries / month
19
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 19 buyer topics in Storage Boxes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 36,019 AI queries per month.
- IRIS USA leads the AI shelf with 10.4% of brand mentions, followed by Rubbermaid (8.5%) and Sterilite (7.7%). The top three hold 26.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Decorative storage boxes” (top keyword “storage baskets”, ~18,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (32.8% 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 | IRIS USA | 733 | 10.4% |
| 2 | Rubbermaid | 603 | 8.5% |
| 3 | Sterilite | 542 | 7.7% |
| 4 | Pyrex | 271 | 3.8% |
| 5 | OXO | 188 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Brightroom | 135 | 1.9% |
| 7 | Husky | 129 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Hefty | 119 | 1.7% |
| 9 | IKEA | 114 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Keter | 110 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorative storage boxes | ≈20,866 | storage baskets | 18,100 |
| Bathroom and closet storage boxes | ≈15,153 | bathroom storage | 22,200 |
| Toy storage boxes | — | toy storage | 27,100 |
| Food storage boxes | — | food storage containers | 33,100 |
| Storage boxes with lids | — | storage bins with lids | 22,200 |
| Shoe storage boxes | — | shoe storage | 49,500 |
| Portable and mobile storage boxes | — | portable storage containers | 33,100 |
| Garage and workshop storage boxes | — | modular tool storage systems | 22,200 |
| Plastic storage boxes | — | plastic storage bins | 33,100 |
| Airtight storage boxes | — | airtight food storage containers | 33,100 |
| Modular cube storage boxes | — | cube storage | 40,500 |
| Storage boxes (general) | — | storage bins | 74,000 |
| Glass storage boxes | — | glass food storage boxes | 22,200 |
| Seasonal and holiday storage boxes | — | christmas tree storage | 9,900 |
| Specialty item storage boxes | — | jewelry box organizer | 8,100 |
| Under-bed storage boxes | — | under bed storage | 33,100 |
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 | 258 | 32.8% |
| bobvila.com | 47 | 6% |
| homedepot.com | 35 | 4.5% |
| consumerreports.org | 35 | 4.5% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 35 | 4.5% |
| lowes.com | 29 | 3.7% |
| bhg.com | 19 | 2.4% |
| forbes.com | 17 | 2.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for storage boxes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: IRIS USA (10.4%), Rubbermaid (8.5%), Sterilite (7.7%), Pyrex (3.8%), OXO (2.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about storage boxes?
GEOly estimates ~36,019 AI queries per month in this category across 19 buyer topics, led by “Decorative storage boxes”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for storage boxes?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, homedepot.com, consumerreports.org, goodhousekeeping.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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