Category AI Visibility Report
Waffle Irons 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
≈11,051
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 Waffle Irons across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 11,051 AI queries per month.
- Cuisinart leads the AI shelf with 19.5% of brand mentions, followed by Dash (8.6%) and Presto (6.9%). The top three hold 35% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Flip waffle irons” (top keyword “flip waffle maker”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (17.5% 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 | Cuisinart | 1,296 | 19.5% |
| 2 | Dash | 569 | 8.6% |
| 3 | Presto | 460 | 6.9% |
| 4 | Hamilton Beach | 411 | 6.2% |
| 5 | All-Clad | 407 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Breville | 405 | 6.1% |
| 7 | Ninja | 317 | 4.8% |
| 8 | Waring Commercial | 267 | 4% |
| 9 | Waffle | 258 | 3.9% |
| 10 | GreenPan | 234 | 3.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flip waffle irons | ≈2,936 | flip waffle maker | 1,900 |
| Character waffle irons | ≈2,860 | hello kitty waffle maker | 2,400 |
| Double waffle irons | ≈2,702 | double waffle maker | 1,600 |
| Waffle irons with pancake plates | ≈2,553 | waffle pancake maker | 880 |
| Bubble waffle irons | — | bubble waffle irons | 6,600 |
| Non-stick waffle irons | — | non stick waffle maker | 5,400 |
| Classic waffle irons | — | classic waffle maker | 3,600 |
| Waffle irons with removable plates | — | waffle maker with removable plates | 5,400 |
| Belgian waffle irons | — | belgian waffle maker | 22,200 |
| Cast iron waffle irons | — | cast iron waffle maker | 12,100 |
| Mini waffle irons | — | dash mini waffle maker | 18,100 |
| Ceramic waffle irons | — | non toxic waffle maker | 2,900 |
| Electric waffle irons | — | electric waffle iron | 2,400 |
| Vertical waffle irons | — | vertical waffle maker | 6,600 |
| Best waffle irons | — | best waffle maker | 9,900 |
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 | 132 | 17.5% |
| bonappetit.com | 91 | 12.1% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 79 | 10.5% |
| wafflemakercenter.com | 59 | 7.8% |
| techgearlab.com | 49 | 6.5% |
| epicurious.com | 42 | 5.6% |
| seriouseats.com | 34 | 4.5% |
| foodandwine.com | 23 | 3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for waffle irons?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Cuisinart (19.5%), Dash (8.6%), Presto (6.9%), Hamilton Beach (6.2%), All-Clad (6.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about waffle irons?
GEOly estimates ~11,051 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Flip waffle irons”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for waffle irons?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bonappetit.com, goodhousekeeping.com, wafflemakercenter.com, techgearlab.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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