Category AI Visibility Report
Shadow Boxes 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
≈5,058
Est. AI queries / month
16
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 16 buyer topics in Shadow Boxes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 5,058 AI queries per month.
- Americanflat leads the AI shelf with 9.1% of brand mentions, followed by USAMM (8.5%) and Studio Decor (3.7%). The top three hold 21.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “graduation shadow boxes” (top keyword “shadow boxes graduation”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.4% 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 | Americanflat | 331 | 9.1% |
| 2 | USAMM | 310 | 8.5% |
| 3 | Studio Decor | 134 | 3.7% |
| 4 | PosterPalooza | 113 | 3.1% |
| 5 | sfDisplay | 113 | 3.1% |
| 6 | CustomPictureFrames | 83 | 2.3% |
| 7 | SwingFrame | 80 | 2.2% |
| 8 | GraduationMall | 74 | 2% |
| 9 | Shadowboxes.com | 73 | 2% |
| 10 | Pennzoni | 69 | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| graduation shadow boxes | ≈1,275 | shadow boxes graduation | 1,900 |
| shadow boxes with shelves | ≈1,263 | type box | 4,400 |
| shadow boxes for medals | ≈1,262 | shadow boxes for medals | 1,000 |
| sports shadow boxes | ≈1,258 | baseball shadow boxes | 720 |
| art shadow boxes | — | vintage shadow boxes | 1,900 |
| wedding shadow boxes | — | shadow boxes for weddings | 1,000 |
| shadow boxes for jerseys | — | jersey shadow box | 4,400 |
| shadow boxes for flags | — | shadow boxes for flags | 1,600 |
| DIY shadow boxes | — | diorama box | 5,400 |
| custom shadow boxes | — | personalized shadow boxes | 1,600 |
| memorial shadow boxes | — | memorial shadow boxes | 880 |
| shadow boxes for shells | — | shell shadow boxes | 1,600 |
| shadow boxes frames | — | frame shadow box | 27,100 |
| military shadow boxes | — | shadow boxes military | 4,400 |
| lighted shadow boxes | — | lighted shadow boxes | 1,300 |
| flower shadow boxes | — | floral shadow boxes | 1,600 |
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 | 172 | 22.4% |
| shadowboxframes.com | 82 | 10.7% |
| usamm.com | 74 | 9.6% |
| etsy.com | 71 | 9.2% |
| shadowboxes.com | 57 | 7.4% |
| wetopacrylic.com | 41 | 5.3% |
| muralmoodsart.com | 28 | 3.6% |
| modernmemorydesign.com | 22 | 2.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for shadow boxes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Americanflat (9.1%), USAMM (8.5%), Studio Decor (3.7%), PosterPalooza (3.1%), sfDisplay (3.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about shadow boxes?
GEOly estimates ~5,058 AI queries per month in this category across 16 buyer topics, led by “graduation shadow boxes”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for shadow boxes?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, shadowboxframes.com, usamm.com, etsy.com, shadowboxes.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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