Category AI Visibility Report
Can Openers 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
≈4,583
Est. AI queries / month
6
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 6 buyer topics in Can Openers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 4,583 AI queries per month.
- OXO leads the AI shelf with 15.6% of brand mentions, followed by Hamilton Beach (14.7%) and Kitchen Mama (12.8%). The top three hold 43.1% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “can openers for seniors” (top keyword “best can openers for seniors”, ~1,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (16.8% 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 | OXO | 533 | 15.6% |
| 2 | Hamilton Beach | 502 | 14.7% |
| 3 | Kitchen Mama | 438 | 12.8% |
| 4 | Swing-A-Way | 209 | 6.1% |
| 5 | OXO Good Grips | 199 | 5.8% |
| 6 | Zyliss | 187 | 5.5% |
| 7 | Kuhn Rikon | 160 | 4.7% |
| 8 | EZ-DUZ-IT | 148 | 4.3% |
| 9 | GoodCook | 100 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Cuisinart | 83 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| can openers for seniors | ≈2,298 | best can openers for seniors | 1,000 |
| portable can openers | ≈2,285 | p38 can opener | 12,100 |
| smooth edge can openers | — | pampered chef can openers | 6,600 |
| electric can openers | — | electric can openers | 27,100 |
| manual can openers | — | manual can opener | 18,100 |
| under cabinet can openers | — | under cabinet mount can openers | 1,900 |
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 | 109 | 16.8% |
| seriouseats.com | 57 | 8.8% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 48 | 7.4% |
| foodnetwork.com | 46 | 7.1% |
| prudentreviews.com | 40 | 6.2% |
| bobvila.com | 38 | 5.9% |
| techgearlab.com | 34 | 5.2% |
| foodandwine.com | 31 | 4.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for can openers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: OXO (15.6%), Hamilton Beach (14.7%), Kitchen Mama (12.8%), Swing-A-Way (6.1%), OXO Good Grips (5.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about can openers?
GEOly estimates ~4,583 AI queries per month in this category across 6 buyer topics, led by “can openers for seniors”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for can openers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, seriouseats.com, goodhousekeeping.com, foodnetwork.com, prudentreviews.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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