Category AI Visibility Report
Surge Protectors 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
≈6,160
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Surge Protectors across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,160 AI queries per month.
- Tripp Lite leads the AI shelf with 11.3% of brand mentions, followed by Belkin (6.9%) and Eaton (6.3%). The top three hold 24.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Outdoor surge protectors” (top keyword “outdoor surge protectors”, ~2,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on google.com most (31.3% 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 | Tripp Lite | 1,304 | 11.3% |
| 2 | Belkin | 790 | 6.9% |
| 3 | Eaton | 728 | 6.3% |
| 4 | Anker | 581 | 5.1% |
| 5 | CyberPower | 517 | 4.5% |
| 6 | Square D | 446 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Siemens | 439 | 3.8% |
| 8 | GE | 423 | 3.7% |
| 9 | Intermatic | 395 | 3.4% |
| 10 | TP-Link | 338 | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor surge protectors | ≈1,574 | outdoor surge protectors | 2,400 |
| Ethernet and coax surge protectors | ≈1,561 | ethernet surge protectors | 1,600 |
| Surge protectors with USB | ≈1,538 | usb surge protectors | 1,000 |
| Lightning surge protectors | ≈1,487 | lightning surge protectors | 720 |
| Surge protectors for electrical panels | — | surge protectors for electrical panels | 1,900 |
| Power strip surge protectors | — | surge protector power strip | 40,500 |
| Smart surge protectors | — | smart power strip | 6,600 |
| Surge protectors for refrigerators | — | surge protectors for refrigerators | 2,900 |
| Heavy duty surge protectors | — | highest joule rating surge protector | 5,400 |
| Wall mount surge protectors | — | wall mount surge protectors | 1,900 |
| Surge protectors for AC units | — | a c surge protectors | 3,600 |
| Surge protectors for TVs | — | surge protectors for tv | 2,400 |
| Outlet surge protectors | — | surge protectors outlet | 8,100 |
| Extension cord surge protectors | — | surge protectors extension cord | 2,900 |
| Surge protectors for computers | — | surge protectors for pc | 3,600 |
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 | 1,229 | 31.3% |
| youtube.com | 632 | 16.1% |
| reddit.com | 498 | 12.7% |
| amazon.com | 415 | 10.6% |
| nytimes.com | 194 | 4.9% |
| eaton.com | 144 | 3.7% |
| homedepot.com | 101 | 2.6% |
| bobvila.com | 66 | 1.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for surge protectors?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Tripp Lite (11.3%), Belkin (6.9%), Eaton (6.3%), Anker (5.1%), CyberPower (4.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about surge protectors?
GEOly estimates ~6,160 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Outdoor surge protectors”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for surge protectors?
The most-cited domains are: google.com, youtube.com, reddit.com, amazon.com, nytimes.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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