Category AI Visibility Report
Rash Guards 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
≈5,226
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Rash Guards across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 5,226 AI queries per month.
- O’Neill leads the AI shelf with 9.9% of brand mentions, followed by Coolibar (8.8%) and Lands' End (5.2%). The top three hold 23.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “rash guards for scuba diving” (top keyword “rash guard for scuba diving”, ~480 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (33.9% 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 | O’Neill | 872 | 9.9% |
| 2 | Coolibar | 783 | 8.8% |
| 3 | Lands' End | 459 | 5.2% |
| 4 | Hayabusa | 434 | 4.9% |
| 5 | Tatami Fightwear | 431 | 4.9% |
| 6 | Sanabul | 377 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Patagonia | 338 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Sporti | 311 | 3.5% |
| 9 | Gold BJJ | 303 | 3.4% |
| 10 | Origin | 284 | 3.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rash guards for scuba diving | ≈1,403 | rash guard for scuba diving | 480 |
| plus size rash guards | ≈1,350 | plus size rash guard | 590 |
| zip up rash guards | ≈1,348 | womens zip up rash guard | 720 |
| MMA rash guards | ≈1,125 | venum rashguard | 480 |
| rash guards for swimming | — | rash guard swimsuit | 2,400 |
| rash guards for men | — | men's rash guards | 5,400 |
| surf rash guards | — | surf rash guard | 2,900 |
| long sleeve rash guards | — | long sleeve rash guard | 2,900 |
| rash guards for women | — | rash guards for ladies | 12,100 |
| short sleeve rash guards | — | short sleeve rash guard | 1,600 |
| men's BJJ rash guards | — | rash guards for men bjj | 1,900 |
| women's BJJ rash guards | — | jiu jitsu rash guards women | 1,000 |
| BJJ rash guards | — | bjj rash guards | 8,100 |
| UPF rash guards | — | upf rash guard | 2,900 |
| rash guards for surfing | — | surf rash guard | 2,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 462 | 33.9% |
| verywellfit.com | 177 | 13% |
| swimoutlet.com | 74 | 5.4% |
| findyourgi.com | 50 | 3.7% |
| rashguardguy.com | 39 | 2.9% |
| hayabusafight.com | 36 | 2.6% |
| bjjequipment.com | 34 | 2.5% |
| originusa.com | 29 | 2.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for rash guards?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: O’Neill (9.9%), Coolibar (8.8%), Lands' End (5.2%), Hayabusa (4.9%), Tatami Fightwear (4.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about rash guards?
GEOly estimates ~5,226 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “rash guards for scuba diving”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for rash guards?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, verywellfit.com, swimoutlet.com, findyourgi.com, rashguardguy.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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