Category AI Visibility Report
Swimming Pools 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
≈67,218
Est. AI queries / month
18
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 18 buyer topics in Swimming Pools across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 67,218 AI queries per month.
- Intex leads the AI shelf with 26.1% of brand mentions, followed by Bestway (14.6%) and Pentair (3.6%). The top three hold 44.3% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Salt water swimming pools” (top keyword “salt water pool”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (28.8% 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 | Intex | 1,172 | 26.1% |
| 2 | Bestway | 654 | 14.6% |
| 3 | Pentair | 163 | 3.6% |
| 4 | Hayward | 156 | 3.5% |
| 5 | Funsicle | 154 | 3.4% |
| 6 | Latham | 139 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Leisure Pools | 130 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Jandy | 118 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Thursday Pools | 103 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Plunge | 94 | 2.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt water swimming pools | ≈17,716 | salt water pool | 12,100 |
| Lap swimming pools | ≈13,194 | lap swimming pools | 14,800 |
| Indoor swimming pools | ≈12,982 | indoor swimming pools | 18,100 |
| Container swimming pools | ≈12,617 | container pools | 14,800 |
| Oval swimming pools | ≈10,709 | oval swimming pools above ground | 8,100 |
| Swimming pools with sand filter | — | swimming pools with sand filter | 40,500 |
| Rectangular swimming pools | — | rectangular above ground pool | 14,800 |
| Above ground swimming pools | — | above ground pools | 246,000 |
| Inground swimming pools | — | in the ground swimming pools | 22,200 |
| Natural swimming pools | — | natural pool | 12,100 |
| Semi inground swimming pools | — | above ground in ground swimming pools | 40,500 |
| Chlorine swimming pools | — | chlorinated swimming pools | 18,100 |
| Plunge swimming pools | — | plunge pool | 33,100 |
| Inflatable swimming pools | — | inflatable pool | 60,500 |
| Stock tank swimming pools | — | stock tank swimming pools | 49,500 |
| Plastic kiddie swimming pools | — | plastic kiddie swimming pools | 18,100 |
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 | 262 | 28.8% |
| bobvila.com | 116 | 12.7% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 42 | 4.6% |
| intexcorp.com | 35 | 3.8% |
| thisoldhouse.com | 33 | 3.6% |
| thursdaypools.com | 24 | 2.6% |
| stocktankpool.net | 22 | 2.4% |
| containerpoolusa.com | 19 | 2.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for swimming pools?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Intex (26.1%), Bestway (14.6%), Pentair (3.6%), Hayward (3.5%), Funsicle (3.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about swimming pools?
GEOly estimates ~67,218 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “Salt water swimming pools”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for swimming pools?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, goodhousekeeping.com, intexcorp.com, thisoldhouse.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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