Category AI Visibility Report
Capes 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
≈7,052
Est. AI queries / month
9
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 9 buyer topics in Capes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,052 AI queries per month.
- Max Mara leads the AI shelf with 5.5% of brand mentions, followed by Alice Walk (5%) and Burberry (2.5%). The top three hold 13% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “shoulder capes” (top keyword “shoulder cape”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (29.1% 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 | Max Mara | 182 | 5.5% |
| 2 | Alice Walk | 165 | 5% |
| 3 | Burberry | 84 | 2.5% |
| 4 | Vince | 79 | 2.4% |
| 5 | Toteme | 64 | 1.9% |
| 6 | Linennaive | 60 | 1.8% |
| 7 | COS | 57 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Quince | 55 | 1.7% |
| 9 | Historical Emporium | 54 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Superman | 54 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| shoulder capes | ≈3,854 | shoulder cape | 3,600 |
| poncho capes | ≈3,198 | capes & ponchos | 1,300 |
| bridal capes | — | capes for wedding dress | 5,400 |
| men's capes | — | capes for men | 1,900 |
| barber capes | — | capes for barbers | 12,100 |
| women's capes | — | capes | 60,500 |
| coat capes | — | coat capes | 6,600 |
| costume capes | — | red capes | 6,600 |
| superhero capes | — | superman capes | 8,100 |
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 | 85 | 29.1% |
| harpersbazaar.com | 26 | 8.9% |
| etsy.com | 19 | 6.5% |
| whowhatwear.com | 19 | 6.5% |
| macys.com | 17 | 5.8% |
| jovani.com | 14 | 4.8% |
| theknot.com | 14 | 4.8% |
| morphsuits.com | 9 | 3.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for capes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Max Mara (5.5%), Alice Walk (5%), Burberry (2.5%), Vince (2.4%), Toteme (1.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about capes?
GEOly estimates ~7,052 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “shoulder capes”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for capes?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, harpersbazaar.com, etsy.com, whowhatwear.com, macys.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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