Category AI Visibility Report
Vacuums 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
≈158,626
Est. AI queries / month
21
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 21 buyer topics in Vacuums across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 158,626 AI queries per month.
- Dyson leads the AI shelf with 14.9% of brand mentions, followed by Shark (14.6%) and Miele (8.8%). The top three hold 38.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Hardwood floor vacuums” (top keyword “best vacuum for hardwood floors”, ~22,200 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on rtings.com most (37.5% 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 | Dyson | 1,869 | 14.9% |
| 2 | Shark | 1,833 | 14.6% |
| 3 | Miele | 1,095 | 8.8% |
| 4 | Dreame | 774 | 6.2% |
| 5 | SEBO | 745 | 6% |
| 6 | Roborock | 732 | 5.8% |
| 7 | Bissell | 536 | 4.3% |
| 8 | Tineco | 469 | 3.7% |
| 9 | RIDGID | 358 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Kenmore | 335 | 2.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood floor vacuums | ≈39,086 | best vacuum for hardwood floors | 22,200 |
| Wet dry vacuums | ≈38,240 | wet dry vacuum | 27,100 |
| Carpet vacuums | ≈29,791 | carpet cleaner vacuum | 14,800 |
| Car vacuums | ≈27,384 | free vacuums car near me | 27,100 |
| Vacuums for fleas | ≈24,125 | flea vacuum cleaner | 27,100 |
| Vacuums with HEPA filters | — | hepa vacuum cleaner | 27,100 |
| Shop vacuums | — | shop vacuums | 110,000 |
| Pool vacuums | — | pool vacuum | 60,500 |
| HEPA vacuums | — | hepa vacuum cleaner | 27,100 |
| Vacuum and mop combos | — | mop vacuum robot | 40,500 |
| Handheld vacuums | — | handheld vacuum | 33,100 |
| Vacuums for hardwood floors | — | best vacuum for hardwood floors | 22,200 |
| Vacuums for pet hair | — | best vacuum for pet hair | 40,500 |
| Leaf vacuums | — | vacuums for leaves | 49,500 |
| Robot vacuums | — | robot vacuum | 135,000 |
| Canister vacuums | — | canister vacuum | 12,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| rtings.com | 727 | 37.5% |
| reddit.com | 281 | 14.5% |
| vacuumwars.com | 180 | 9.3% |
| techradar.com | 129 | 6.7% |
| wired.com | 112 | 5.8% |
| consumerreports.org | 98 | 5.1% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 94 | 4.9% |
| bobvila.com | 47 | 2.4% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for vacuums?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Dyson (14.9%), Shark (14.6%), Miele (8.8%), Dreame (6.2%), SEBO (6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about vacuums?
GEOly estimates ~158,626 AI queries per month in this category across 21 buyer topics, led by “Hardwood floor vacuums”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for vacuums?
The most-cited domains are: rtings.com, reddit.com, vacuumwars.com, techradar.com, wired.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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