Category AI Visibility Report
Wrenches 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
≈72,494
Est. AI queries / month
19
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 19 buyer topics in Wrenches across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 72,494 AI queries per month.
- GEARWRENCH leads the AI shelf with 12.3% of brand mentions, followed by Tekton (10.3%) and Milwaukee (10.1%). The top three hold 32.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “flare nut wrenches” (top keyword “flare nut wrench”, ~9,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (30.8% 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 | GEARWRENCH | 1,104 | 12.3% |
| 2 | Tekton | 923 | 10.3% |
| 3 | Milwaukee | 908 | 10.1% |
| 4 | RIDGID | 460 | 5.1% |
| 5 | DEWALT | 312 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Klein | 294 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Husky | 288 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Knipex | 256 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Snap-on | 255 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Proto | 197 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| flare nut wrenches | ≈19,419 | flare nut wrench | 9,900 |
| strap wrenches | ≈16,919 | strap wrenches | 18,100 |
| box end wrenches | ≈14,641 | box end wrench | 9,900 |
| pliers wrenches | ≈11,481 | knipex pliers wrench | 8,100 |
| crowfoot wrenches | ≈10,034 | crows foot wrench | 9,900 |
| spanner wrenches | — | spanner wrench | 33,100 |
| socket wrenches | — | socket wrench | 74,000 |
| allen wrenches | — | allen wrench | 165,000 |
| impact wrenches | — | impact wrench | 60,500 |
| wrenches sets | — | wrench set | 27,100 |
| open end wrenches | — | open end wrench | 14,800 |
| oil filter wrenches | — | oil filter wrench | 60,500 |
| ratcheting wrenches | — | ratchet wrench | 40,500 |
| torque wrenches | — | torque wrench | 165,000 |
| lug wrenches | — | lug wrench | 22,200 |
| basin wrenches | — | basin wrench | 33,100 |
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 | 445 | 30.8% |
| bobvila.com | 123 | 8.5% |
| tekton.com | 116 | 8% |
| protoolreviews.com | 110 | 7.6% |
| homedepot.com | 73 | 5% |
| engineerfix.com | 70 | 4.8% |
| gearwrench.com | 69 | 4.8% |
| popularmechanics.com | 52 | 3.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for wrenches?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: GEARWRENCH (12.3%), Tekton (10.3%), Milwaukee (10.1%), RIDGID (5.1%), DEWALT (3.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about wrenches?
GEOly estimates ~72,494 AI queries per month in this category across 19 buyer topics, led by “flare nut wrenches”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for wrenches?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, tekton.com, protoolreviews.com, homedepot.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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