Category AI Visibility Report
Waffle Makers 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
≈6,613
Est. AI queries / month
13
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 13 buyer topics in Waffle Makers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,613 AI queries per month.
- Cuisinart leads the AI shelf with 17.6% of brand mentions, followed by Dash (11.2%) and Hamilton Beach (7.4%). The top three hold 36.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Double waffle makers” (top keyword “double waffle maker”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (16.2% 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 | 1,162 | 17.6% |
| 2 | Dash | 735 | 11.2% |
| 3 | Hamilton Beach | 488 | 7.4% |
| 4 | Presto | 476 | 7.2% |
| 5 | Breville | 412 | 6.3% |
| 6 | All-Clad | 405 | 6.1% |
| 7 | Ninja | 329 | 5% |
| 8 | GreenPan | 235 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Waffle | 201 | 3% |
| 10 | Oster | 186 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double waffle makers | ≈2,627 | double waffle maker | 1,600 |
| Flip waffle makers | ≈2,133 | flip waffle maker | 1,900 |
| Belgian waffle makers | ≈1,853 | belgian waffle maker | 22,200 |
| Best waffle makers | — | waffle maker | 74,000 |
| Vertical waffle makers | — | vertical waffle maker | 6,600 |
| Waffle makers with shapes | — | hello kitty waffle maker | 2,400 |
| Bubble waffle makers | — | bubble waffle makers | 6,600 |
| Thin waffle makers | — | classic waffle maker | 3,600 |
| Cast iron waffle makers | — | cast iron waffle maker | 12,100 |
| Mini waffle makers | — | dash mini waffle maker | 18,100 |
| Electric waffle makers | — | electric waffle iron | 2,400 |
| Nonstick waffle makers | — | non stick waffle maker | 5,400 |
| Non-toxic waffle makers | — | non toxic waffle maker | 2,900 |
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 | 131 | 16.2% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 98 | 12.1% |
| bonappetit.com | 76 | 9.4% |
| techgearlab.com | 56 | 6.9% |
| foodnetwork.com | 55 | 6.8% |
| wafflemakercenter.com | 52 | 6.4% |
| epicurious.com | 45 | 5.5% |
| seriouseats.com | 29 | 3.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for waffle makers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Cuisinart (17.6%), Dash (11.2%), Hamilton Beach (7.4%), Presto (7.2%), Breville (6.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about waffle makers?
GEOly estimates ~6,613 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “Double waffle makers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for waffle makers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, goodhousekeeping.com, bonappetit.com, techgearlab.com, foodnetwork.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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