Category AI Visibility Report
Water Leak Detectors 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
≈966
Est. AI queries / month
5
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 5 buyer topics in Water Leak Detectors across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 966 AI queries per month.
- Moen leads the AI shelf with 23.6% of brand mentions, followed by YoLink FlowSmart (14.1%) and Govee (11.6%). The top three hold 49.3% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Best water leak detectors for home” (top keyword “best water leak detector”, ~1,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (32.1% 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 | Moen | 767 | 23.6% |
| 2 | YoLink FlowSmart | 459 | 14.1% |
| 3 | Govee | 378 | 11.6% |
| 4 | Aqara | 273 | 8.4% |
| 5 | Phyn | 228 | 7% |
| 6 | EVE | 85 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Shelly | 79 | 2.4% |
| 8 | Meross | 78 | 2.4% |
| 9 | First Alert | 73 | 2.2% |
| 10 | X-Sense | 72 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best water leak detectors for home | ≈966 | best water leak detector | 1,000 |
| Water leak detectors for home | — | water leak detectors near me | 2,400 |
| Underground water leak detectors | — | underground water leak detectors | 1,600 |
| Smart water leak detectors | — | smart water leak detectors | 2,900 |
| Water leak detectors with automatic shut off | — | water shut off valve | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 120 | 32.1% |
| consumerreports.org | 47 | 12.6% |
| wired.com | 47 | 12.6% |
| tomsguide.com | 44 | 11.8% |
| smarthomeexplorer.com | 26 | 7% |
| consumeraffairs.com | 21 | 5.6% |
| moen.com | 19 | 5.1% |
| epa.gov | 16 | 4.3% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for water leak detectors?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Moen (23.6%), YoLink FlowSmart (14.1%), Govee (11.6%), Aqara (8.4%), Phyn (7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about water leak detectors?
GEOly estimates ~966 AI queries per month in this category across 5 buyer topics, led by “Best water leak detectors for home”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for water leak detectors?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, consumerreports.org, wired.com, tomsguide.com, smarthomeexplorer.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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