Category AI Visibility Report
Pool Floats 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
≈7,443
Est. AI queries / month
20
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 20 buyer topics in Pool Floats across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,443 AI queries per month.
- Intex leads the AI shelf with 8.8% of brand mentions, followed by TRC Recreation (8.7%) and Big Joe (7.9%). The top three hold 25.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “pool floats for tanning” (top keyword “pool tanning floats”, ~1,300 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (23.4% 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 | Intex | 578 | 8.8% |
| 2 | TRC Recreation | 574 | 8.7% |
| 3 | Big Joe | 522 | 7.9% |
| 4 | Swimways | 484 | 7.3% |
| 5 | Funboy | 353 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Aqua Leisure | 324 | 4.9% |
| 7 | PoolCandy Realtree | 300 | 4.6% |
| 8 | Swimline | 257 | 3.9% |
| 9 | BigMouth | 212 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Poolmaster | 162 | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool floats for tanning | ≈1,540 | pool tanning floats | 1,300 |
| pool hammock floats | ≈1,540 | swimming pool hammock floats | 1,300 |
| donut pool floats | ≈1,503 | doughnut pool floats | 1,000 |
| unicorn pool floats | ≈1,493 | unicorn pool floats | 1,000 |
| pool floats with canopy | ≈1,367 | pool float with canopy | 1,300 |
| pool chair floats | — | chair floats for the pool | 5,400 |
| pool floats for adults | — | swimming pool floats for adults | 6,600 |
| pool lounger floats | — | floats pool loungers | 3,600 |
| flamingo pool floats | — | flamingo pool floats | 2,400 |
| fun pool floats | — | funboy pool floats | 2,900 |
| large pool floats | — | large pool floats | 1,600 |
| lighted pool floats | — | pool light floats | 3,600 |
| motorized pool floats | — | pool floats motorized | 5,400 |
| kiddie pool floats | — | kiddie pool floats | 4,400 |
| foam pool floats | — | big joe's pool floats | 9,900 |
| pool floats for infants | — | swimming pool floats for infants | 14,800 |
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 | 181 | 23.4% |
| travelandleisure.com | 160 | 20.6% |
| forbes.com | 128 | 16.5% |
| thespruce.com | 41 | 5.3% |
| target.com | 21 | 2.7% |
| healthychildren.org | 21 | 2.7% |
| caninejournal.com | 19 | 2.5% |
| rover.com | 16 | 2.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for pool floats?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Intex (8.8%), TRC Recreation (8.7%), Big Joe (7.9%), Swimways (7.3%), Funboy (5.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about pool floats?
GEOly estimates ~7,443 AI queries per month in this category across 20 buyer topics, led by “pool floats for tanning”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for pool floats?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, travelandleisure.com, forbes.com, thespruce.com, target.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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