Category AI Visibility Report
Umbrellas 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
≈43,565
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 Umbrellas across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 43,565 AI queries per month.
- PURPLE LEAF leads the AI shelf with 10.2% of brand mentions, followed by California Umbrella (7.2%) and Treasure Garden (6.7%). The top three hold 24.1% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Parasol umbrellas” (top keyword “parasol umbrellas”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (20% 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 | PURPLE LEAF | 630 | 10.2% |
| 2 | California Umbrella | 446 | 7.2% |
| 3 | Treasure Garden | 414 | 6.7% |
| 4 | Crestlive Products | 254 | 4.1% |
| 5 | Totes | 231 | 3.7% |
| 6 | ShedRain | 200 | 3.2% |
| 7 | AMMSUN | 199 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Weatherman | 197 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Coolibar | 176 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Repel | 175 | 2.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parasol umbrellas | ≈9,540 | parasol umbrellas | 8,100 |
| Umbrella parts and accessories | ≈8,918 | parts of an umbrella | 9,900 |
| UV protection umbrellas | ≈8,572 | uv umbrellas | 6,600 |
| Deck umbrellas | ≈8,310 | deck umbrella | 5,400 |
| Clear umbrellas | ≈8,225 | clear umbrella | 8,100 |
| Portable umbrellas | — | umbrellas for beach portable | 8,100 |
| Outdoor umbrellas | — | umbrella | 165,000 |
| Outdoor table umbrellas | — | outdoor umbrellas for tables | 12,100 |
| Sun umbrellas | — | outdoor sun umbrellas | 22,200 |
| Chair umbrellas | — | beach umbrellas and chairs | 9,900 |
| Beach umbrellas | — | beach umbrella | 74,000 |
| Pool umbrellas | — | pool umbrella | 12,100 |
| Cantilever umbrellas | — | cantilever umbrellas | 18,100 |
| Patio umbrellas | — | patio with umbrellas | 74,000 |
| Yard umbrellas | — | yard umbrellas | 74,000 |
| Umbrella bases and stands | — | patio umbrellas with bases | 27,100 |
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 | 187 | 20% |
| forbes.com | 147 | 15.7% |
| bobvila.com | 123 | 13.2% |
| consumerreports.org | 88 | 9.4% |
| travelandleisure.com | 54 | 5.8% |
| homedepot.com | 39 | 4.2% |
| uv-blocker.com | 30 | 3.2% |
| sunbrella.com | 23 | 2.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for umbrellas?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: PURPLE LEAF (10.2%), California Umbrella (7.2%), Treasure Garden (6.7%), Crestlive Products (4.1%), Totes (3.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about umbrellas?
GEOly estimates ~43,565 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “Parasol umbrellas”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for umbrellas?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, forbes.com, bobvila.com, consumerreports.org, travelandleisure.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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