Category AI Visibility Report
Hardware Accessories 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
≈126,551
Est. AI queries / month
157
Buyer topics monitored
96
Brands on the AI shelf
11
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 157 buyer topics in Hardware Accessories across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 126,551 AI queries per month.
- Blum leads the AI shelf with 6.2% of brand mentions, followed by Occidental Leather (3%) and Accuride (2.4%). The top three hold 11.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “washer screws” (top keyword “washer screw”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.2% 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 | Blum | 2,979 | 6.2% |
| 2 | Occidental Leather | 1,411 | 3% |
| 3 | Accuride | 1,168 | 2.4% |
| 4 | Giraffe Tools | 1,052 | 2.2% |
| 5 | Salice | 926 | 1.9% |
| 6 | Everbilt | 880 | 1.8% |
| 7 | Husky | 878 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Rhino USA | 872 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Liberty Garden | 869 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Milwaukee | 799 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| washer screws | ≈8,702 | washer screw | 8,100 |
| hollow wall screws | ≈8,418 | hollow wall screws | 12,100 |
| flat head screws | ≈8,259 | flat head screw | 8,100 |
| cabinet screws | ≈8,001 | cabinet screws | 9,900 |
| door hinge screws | ≈7,895 | screws for door hinge | 9,900 |
| hinges for shower doors | ≈7,187 | hinges for shower door | 5,400 |
| hinges for secret doors | ≈5,790 | hinges for a secret door | 5,400 |
| barrel hinges | ≈5,703 | barrel hinges | 4,400 |
| heavy duty hinges | ≈4,818 | heavy duty hinges | 4,400 |
| pocket cabinet doors | ≈2,923 | pocket cabinet doors | 1,900 |
| slab cabinet doors | ≈2,816 | cabinet slab doors | 1,900 |
| MDF cabinet doors | ≈2,703 | cabinet doors mdf | 2,400 |
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 | 2,306 | 24.2% |
| bobvila.com | 597 | 6.3% |
| homedepot.com | 401 | 4.2% |
| casterhq.com | 366 | 3.8% |
| lowes.com | 348 | 3.6% |
| etrailer.com | 212 | 2.2% |
| occidentalleather.com | 166 | 1.7% |
| protoolreviews.com | 166 | 1.7% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screws | ≈56,232 | 26 | SIMPSON |
| Hinges | ≈23,498 | 17 | Blum |
| Cabinet Doors | ≈13,838 | 21 | Blum |
| Casters | ≈7,307 | 17 | Colson Group |
| Drawer Slides | ≈6,074 | 14 | Blum |
| Tie Down Straps | ≈6,013 | 15 | Rhino USA |
| Hose Reels | ≈4,785 | 12 | Giraffe Tools |
| Concrete Molds | ≈3,883 | 15 | Quickrete |
| Tool Belts | ≈2,410 | 7 | Occidental Leather |
| Cabinet Knobs And Handles | ≈2,141 | 5 | Amerock Mulholland |
| Tool Cabinets | ≈370 | 8 | Husky |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for hardware accessories?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Blum (6.2%), Occidental Leather (3%), Accuride (2.4%), Giraffe Tools (2.2%), Salice (1.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about hardware accessories?
GEOly estimates ~126,551 AI queries per month in this category across 157 buyer topics, led by “washer screws”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for hardware accessories?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, homedepot.com, casterhq.com, lowes.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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