Category AI Visibility Report
Paper Napkins 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
≈1,447
Est. AI queries / month
13
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 13 buyer topics in Paper Napkins across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,447 AI queries per month.
- Caspari leads the AI shelf with 15.4% of brand mentions, followed by Vanity Fair (9.5%) and SimuLinen (6.5%). The top three hold 31.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Easter paper napkins” (top keyword “easter paper napkins”, ~390 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on webstaurantstore.com most (21.5% 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 | Caspari | 533 | 15.4% |
| 2 | Vanity Fair | 328 | 9.5% |
| 3 | SimuLinen | 226 | 6.5% |
| 4 | Meri Meri | 146 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Bounty | 98 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Member's Mark | 96 | 2.8% |
| 7 | Vietri | 80 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Efavormart | 79 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Talking Tables | 75 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Rubi & Lib Design Studio | 70 | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter paper napkins | ≈484 | easter paper napkins | 390 |
| Luncheon paper napkins | ≈482 | paper napkins luncheon | 210 |
| Linen-like paper napkins | ≈481 | paper napkins like linen | 390 |
| Fall paper napkins | — | fall paper napkins | 880 |
| Folded paper napkins | — | how to fold paper napkins with utensils | 1,300 |
| Cocktail paper napkins | — | cocktail paper napkins | 1,900 |
| Holiday paper napkins | — | festive paper napkins | 2,400 |
| Vintage paper napkins | — | retro paper napkins | 260 |
| Decorative paper napkins | — | decorative napkins paper | 1,300 |
| Christmas paper napkins | — | paper xmas napkins | 2,400 |
| Paper napkins for decoupage | — | decoupage napkins | 6,600 |
| Dinner paper napkins | — | dining paper napkins | 880 |
| Personalized paper napkins | — | personalized paper napkins | 480 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| webstaurantstore.com | 91 | 21.5% |
| reddit.com | 61 | 14.4% |
| consumerreports.org | 53 | 12.5% |
| decoupagenapkins.com | 37 | 8.7% |
| etsy.com | 31 | 7.3% |
| casparionline.com | 23 | 5.4% |
| target.com | 22 | 5.2% |
| walmart.com | 14 | 3.3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for paper napkins?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Caspari (15.4%), Vanity Fair (9.5%), SimuLinen (6.5%), Meri Meri (4.2%), Bounty (2.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about paper napkins?
GEOly estimates ~1,447 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “Easter paper napkins”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for paper napkins?
The most-cited domains are: webstaurantstore.com, reddit.com, consumerreports.org, decoupagenapkins.com, etsy.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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