Category AI Visibility Report
Medical Tape 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
≈2,256
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Medical Tape across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,256 AI queries per month.
- Nexcare leads the AI shelf with 21.1% of brand mentions, followed by 3M Micropore (15.5%) and 3M (14.5%). The top three hold 51.1% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “stretch medical tape” (top keyword “hypafix medical tape”, ~590 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on 3m.com most (38.5% 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 | Nexcare | 852 | 21.1% |
| 2 | 3M Micropore | 627 | 15.5% |
| 3 | 3M | 585 | 14.5% |
| 4 | Mepitac | 324 | 8% |
| 5 | Tegaderm | 170 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Hypafix | 157 | 3.9% |
| 7 | 3M Transpore | 142 | 3.5% |
| 8 | CVS | 124 | 3.1% |
| 9 | KT Tape | 120 | 3% |
| 10 | Medipore | 92 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| stretch medical tape | ≈765 | hypafix medical tape | 590 |
| foam medical tape | ≈746 | foam tape medical | 720 |
| plastic medical tape | ≈745 | medical tape plastic | 210 |
| cloth medical tape | — | cloth medical tape | 1,600 |
| waterproof medical tape | — | waterproof medical tape | 1,600 |
| hypoallergenic medical tape | — | medical tape hypoallergenic | 4,400 |
| self-adhesive medical tape | — | wrapping tape medical | 590 |
| medical adhesive tape | — | tape for medical | 22,200 |
| paper medical tape | — | medical tape paper | 2,900 |
| clear medical tape | — | clear medical tape | 1,000 |
| silicone medical tape | — | silicone medical tape | 1,300 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 3m.com | 269 | 38.5% |
| nih.gov | 161 | 23% |
| reddit.com | 71 | 10.2% |
| solventum.com | 55 | 7.9% |
| nexcare.com | 54 | 7.7% |
| walmart.com | 10 | 1.4% |
| journeymanhq.com | 9 | 1.3% |
| verywellfit.com | 8 | 1.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for medical tape?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Nexcare (21.1%), 3M Micropore (15.5%), 3M (14.5%), Mepitac (8%), Tegaderm (4.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about medical tape?
GEOly estimates ~2,256 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “stretch medical tape”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for medical tape?
The most-cited domains are: 3m.com, nih.gov, reddit.com, solventum.com, nexcare.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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