Category AI Visibility Report
Screen Protectors 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
≈12,817
Est. AI queries / month
18
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 18 buyer topics in Screen Protectors across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 12,817 AI queries per month.
- ZAGG leads the AI shelf with 14.3% of brand mentions, followed by ESR (12.5%) and Spigen (12.5%). The top three hold 39.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Plastic screen protectors” (top keyword “plastic screen protector”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (31.6% 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 | ZAGG | 995 | 14.3% |
| 2 | ESR | 869 | 12.5% |
| 3 | Spigen | 869 | 12.5% |
| 4 | Belkin | 583 | 8.4% |
| 5 | Supershieldz | 279 | 4% |
| 6 | amFilm | 271 | 3.9% |
| 7 | 3M | 222 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Paperlike | 202 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Kensington | 171 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Nillkin | 155 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic screen protectors | ≈2,713 | plastic screen protector | 1,900 |
| Laptop screen protectors | ≈2,688 | macbook screen protectors | 1,900 |
| Clear screen protectors | ≈2,526 | glass screen protector | 2,900 |
| Monitor screen protectors | ≈2,492 | monitor screen protectors | 1,600 |
| Tablet screen protectors | ≈2,398 | tablet screen protectors | 1,300 |
| Phone screen protectors | — | screen protectors | 49,500 |
| Blue light screen protectors | — | blue light screen protectors | 3,600 |
| Nintendo Switch screen protectors | — | screen protectors for nintendo switch | 2,900 |
| Privacy screen protectors | — | screen protectors privacy | 22,200 |
| Screen protectors for installation and removal | — | how to remove screen protectors | 6,600 |
| Apple Watch screen protectors | — | apple watch screen protectors | 12,100 |
| Cracked and broken screen protectors | — | screen protector grainy | 49,500 |
| Smartphone screen protectors | — | screen protectors phone | 9,900 |
| Tempered glass screen protectors | — | tempered glass screen protector | 33,100 |
| Matte screen protectors | — | matte screen protector grainy | 33,100 |
| iPad screen protectors | — | screen protectors for ipads | 9,900 |
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 | 338 | 31.6% |
| zagg.com | 68 | 6.4% |
| androidcentral.com | 63 | 5.9% |
| deltathree.com | 60 | 5.6% |
| belkin.com | 51 | 4.8% |
| esrtech.com | 36 | 3.4% |
| nbcnews.com | 33 | 3.1% |
| creativebloq.com | 31 | 2.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for screen protectors?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: ZAGG (14.3%), ESR (12.5%), Spigen (12.5%), Belkin (8.4%), Supershieldz (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about screen protectors?
GEOly estimates ~12,817 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “Plastic screen protectors”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for screen protectors?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, zagg.com, androidcentral.com, deltathree.com, belkin.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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