Category AI Visibility Report
Outdoor Rugs 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
≈15,766
Est. AI queries / month
18
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 18 buyer topics in Outdoor Rugs across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 15,766 AI queries per month.
- Nourison leads the AI shelf with 18.3% of brand mentions, followed by Safavieh (11.3%) and Ruggable (6%). The top three hold 35.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Black and white outdoor rugs” (top keyword “outdoor black and white rugs”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on forbes.com most (13.5% 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 | Nourison | 1,093 | 18.3% |
| 2 | Safavieh | 674 | 11.3% |
| 3 | Ruggable | 359 | 6% |
| 4 | Hampton Bay | 348 | 5.8% |
| 5 | Garvee | 290 | 4.9% |
| 6 | nuLOOM | 280 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Couristan | 218 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Mad Mats | 170 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Fab Habitat | 124 | 2.1% |
| 10 | JONATHAN Y | 107 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black and white outdoor rugs | ≈3,406 | outdoor black and white rugs | 2,900 |
| Washable outdoor rugs | ≈3,298 | washable outdoor rugs | 2,400 |
| Plastic outdoor rugs | ≈3,263 | plastic rugs for outdoor | 2,900 |
| Outdoor runner rugs | ≈3,235 | runner outdoor rugs | 3,600 |
| Outdoor rugs 10x10 | ≈2,564 | outdoor rugs 10x10 | 2,400 |
| Round outdoor rugs | — | round outdoor rug | 5,400 |
| Outdoor rugs for decks | — | outdoor rugs for decks | 6,600 |
| Waterproof outdoor rugs | — | waterproof rugs outdoor | 9,900 |
| Large outdoor rugs | — | large outdoor rugs | 5,400 |
| Grass outdoor rugs | — | artificial grass rug | 6,600 |
| Outdoor rugs 8x10 | — | 8x10 outdoor patio rugs | 18,100 |
| Outdoor rugs 9x12 | — | 9x12 rugs outdoor | 9,900 |
| Outdoor rugs for patio and porch | — | outdoor patio rugs | 27,100 |
| Outdoor rugs 4x6 | — | outdoor rugs 4 x 6 | 2,900 |
| Outdoor rugs 5x7 | — | outdoor 5x7 rugs | 6,600 |
| Durable outdoor rugs | — | outdoor durable rugs | 6,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| forbes.com | 112 | 13.5% |
| bobvila.com | 111 | 13.4% |
| homedepot.com | 97 | 11.7% |
| consumerreports.org | 90 | 10.8% |
| hgtv.com | 81 | 9.8% |
| reddit.com | 78 | 9.4% |
| nourison.com | 71 | 8.6% |
| porchandfire.com | 33 | 4% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for outdoor rugs?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Nourison (18.3%), Safavieh (11.3%), Ruggable (6%), Hampton Bay (5.8%), Garvee (4.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about outdoor rugs?
GEOly estimates ~15,766 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “Black and white outdoor rugs”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for outdoor rugs?
The most-cited domains are: forbes.com, bobvila.com, homedepot.com, consumerreports.org, hgtv.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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