Category AI Visibility Report
Outdoor Sectionals 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
≈1,906
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Outdoor Sectionals across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,906 AI queries per month.
- Neighbor leads the AI shelf with 10.7% of brand mentions, followed by POLYWOOD (8.8%) and Outer (8.4%). The top three hold 27.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Deep seating outdoor sectionals” (top keyword “most comfortable outdoor sectional”, ~210 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on forbes.com most (50% 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 | Neighbor | 316 | 10.7% |
| 2 | POLYWOOD | 260 | 8.8% |
| 3 | Outer | 247 | 8.4% |
| 4 | West Elm | 190 | 6.5% |
| 5 | Yardbird | 136 | 4.6% |
| 6 | AllModern | 118 | 4% |
| 7 | Latitude Run | 116 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Modway | 95 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Arhaus | 79 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Crestlive Products | 72 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep seating outdoor sectionals | ≈956 | most comfortable outdoor sectional | 210 |
| Metal outdoor sectionals | ≈950 | outdoor sectionals metal | 720 |
| Curved outdoor sectionals | — | outdoor curved sectional | 1,000 |
| Outdoor sectionals | — | costco outdoor couch | 27,100 |
| Wicker outdoor sectionals | — | wicker outdoor sectionals | 1,900 |
| All-weather outdoor sectionals | — | durable outdoor furniture | 14,800 |
| Small outdoor sectionals | — | small patio set | 8,100 |
| Modular outdoor sectionals | — | outdoor modular sectionals | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| forbes.com | 152 | 50% |
| reddit.com | 106 | 34.9% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 9 | 3% |
| homedepot.com | 6 | 2% |
| hineighbor.com | 6 | 2% |
| wayfair.com | 6 | 2% |
| yardbird.com | 4 | 1.3% |
| arhaus.com | 3 | 1% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for outdoor sectionals?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Neighbor (10.7%), POLYWOOD (8.8%), Outer (8.4%), West Elm (6.5%), Yardbird (4.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about outdoor sectionals?
GEOly estimates ~1,906 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “Deep seating outdoor sectionals”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for outdoor sectionals?
The most-cited domains are: forbes.com, reddit.com, architecturaldigest.com, homedepot.com, hineighbor.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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