Category AI Visibility Report
Buckets 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
≈28,811
Est. AI queries / month
22
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 22 buyer topics in Buckets across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 28,811 AI queries per month.
- ePackageSupply leads the AI shelf with 6.6% of brand mentions, followed by Leaktite (4.4%) and Rubbermaid (3.8%). The top three hold 14.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “buckets for car washing” (top keyword “yeti buckets”, ~33,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (29.3% 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 | ePackageSupply | 351 | 6.6% |
| 2 | Leaktite | 230 | 4.4% |
| 3 | Rubbermaid | 203 | 3.8% |
| 4 | Frabill | 155 | 2.9% |
| 5 | Gamma Seal | 134 | 2.5% |
| 6 | YETI | 119 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Behrens | 107 | 2% |
| 8 | GRIT GUARD | 104 | 2% |
| 9 | Engel | 103 | 1.9% |
| 10 | United Solutions | 89 | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| buckets for car washing | ≈5,527 | yeti buckets | 33,100 |
| collapsible buckets | ≈4,810 | collapsible buckets | 5,400 |
| 3 gallon buckets | ≈4,679 | 3 gallon buckets | 4,400 |
| 7 gallon buckets | ≈4,606 | 7 gallon buckets | 3,600 |
| plastic buckets | ≈4,599 | plastic buckets | 4,400 |
| buckets for flowers | ≈4,590 | flowers buckets | 3,600 |
| food grade buckets | — | food quality 5 gallon buckets | 12,100 |
| mini buckets | — | lowes mini buckets | 22,200 |
| metal buckets | — | metal pail buckets | 6,600 |
| buckets with lids | — | buckets and lids | 6,600 |
| 2 gallon buckets | — | 2 gallon buckets | 5,400 |
| Halloween buckets | — | home depot halloween buckets | 18,100 |
| paint buckets | — | painting buckets | 8,100 |
| ice buckets | — | ice buckets | 18,100 |
| buckets for beach | — | buckets for beach | 6,600 |
| 5 gallon buckets with lids | — | 5-gallon buckets with lids | 14,800 |
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 | 203 | 29.3% |
| lowes.com | 99 | 14.3% |
| homedepot.com | 77 | 11.1% |
| pailhq.com | 55 | 7.9% |
| walmart.com | 29 | 4.2% |
| carcaretruth.com | 20 | 2.9% |
| target.com | 19 | 2.7% |
| liquor.com | 14 | 2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for buckets?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: ePackageSupply (6.6%), Leaktite (4.4%), Rubbermaid (3.8%), Frabill (2.9%), Gamma Seal (2.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about buckets?
GEOly estimates ~28,811 AI queries per month in this category across 22 buyer topics, led by “buckets for car washing”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for buckets?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, lowes.com, homedepot.com, pailhq.com, walmart.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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