Category AI Visibility Report
Rakes 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
≈7,759
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 Rakes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,759 AI queries per month.
- Razor-Back leads the AI shelf with 6.6% of brand mentions, followed by Fiskars (4.5%) and Bully Tools (4.4%). The top three hold 15.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “hand rakes” (top keyword “hand rakes”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on bobvila.com most (31.2% 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 | Razor-Back | 280 | 6.6% |
| 2 | Fiskars | 189 | 4.5% |
| 3 | Bully Tools | 184 | 4.4% |
| 4 | Ames True Temper | 169 | 4% |
| 5 | AMES | 165 | 3.9% |
| 6 | White | 140 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Corona | 130 | 3.1% |
| 8 | WaLensee | 129 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Kobalt | 114 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Extreme Max | 103 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hand rakes | ≈2,639 | hand rakes | 1,900 |
| weed rakes | ≈2,572 | weed rakes | 2,400 |
| sand rakes | ≈2,548 | sand rakes | 1,900 |
| landscape rakes for tractors | — | landscape rakes for tractors | 2,900 |
| rakes for artificial grass | — | rakes for artificial grass | 1,600 |
| dethatching rakes | — | dethatching rakes | 3,600 |
| clam rakes | — | clamming rakes | 3,600 |
| roof rakes | — | roof rakes | 27,100 |
| rakes for leaves | — | rakes for leaves | 18,100 |
| rakes for gravel | — | rakes for rocks | 4,400 |
| carpet rakes | — | carpet rakes | 14,800 |
| lawn leveling rakes | — | lawn levelling rakes | 27,100 |
| garden rakes | — | rakes for gardening | 12,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| bobvila.com | 244 | 31.2% |
| reddit.com | 113 | 14.4% |
| homedepot.com | 44 | 5.6% |
| fusionturf.com | 39 | 5% |
| journeymanhq.com | 32 | 4.1% |
| 5starclamrakes.com | 25 | 3.2% |
| lowes.com | 20 | 2.6% |
| popularmechanics.com | 19 | 2.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for rakes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Razor-Back (6.6%), Fiskars (4.5%), Bully Tools (4.4%), Ames True Temper (4%), AMES (3.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about rakes?
GEOly estimates ~7,759 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “hand rakes”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for rakes?
The most-cited domains are: bobvila.com, reddit.com, homedepot.com, fusionturf.com, journeymanhq.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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