Category AI Visibility Report
Shift Knobs 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
≈2,725
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 Shift Knobs across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,725 AI queries per month.
- Billetworkz leads the AI shelf with 20.2% of brand mentions, followed by Mishimoto (7.1%) and Hurst (4.8%). The top three hold 32.1% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “pistol grip shift knobs” (top keyword “hurst shift knobs”, ~1,300 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (45.6% 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 | Billetworkz | 1,541 | 20.2% |
| 2 | Mishimoto | 542 | 7.1% |
| 3 | Hurst | 370 | 4.8% |
| 4 | Honda | 338 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Eaton | 234 | 3.1% |
| 6 | Raceseng | 198 | 2.6% |
| 7 | COBB | 187 | 2.4% |
| 8 | Toyota | 185 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Black Forest Industries | 128 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Twisted Shifterz | 120 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| pistol grip shift knobs | ≈564 | hurst shift knobs | 1,300 |
| shift knobs with button | ≈556 | shift knobs with button | 390 |
| shift knobs for trucks | ≈548 | cummins shift knobs | 480 |
| shift knobs for Honda | ≈545 | mugen shift knobs | 720 |
| resin shift knobs | ≈512 | resin shift knob | 390 |
| vintage shift knobs | — | vintage gear shift knobs | 1,300 |
| JDM shift knobs | — | nismo shift knobs | 880 |
| manual shift knobs | — | manual gear shift knobs | 2,400 |
| weighted shift knobs | — | weighted shift knob | 4,400 |
| 6 speed shift knobs | — | six speed shift knobs | 1,000 |
| semi truck shift knobs | — | gear shift knobs for semi trucks | 720 |
| shift knobs for WRX | — | wrx shift knobs | 880 |
| universal shift knobs | — | shift knobs universal | 590 |
| shift knobs for Volkswagen | — | bfi shift knobs | 720 |
| aftermarket shift knobs | — | shift knobs | 14,800 |
| shift knobs for Toyota | — | trd shift knobs | 590 |
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 | 642 | 45.6% |
| billetworkz.com | 177 | 12.6% |
| mishimoto.com | 119 | 8.5% |
| americanshifter.com | 38 | 2.7% |
| holley.com | 31 | 2.2% |
| mustang6g.com | 30 | 2.1% |
| ford.com | 28 | 2% |
| thinktuning.com | 28 | 2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for shift knobs?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Billetworkz (20.2%), Mishimoto (7.1%), Hurst (4.8%), Honda (4.4%), Eaton (3.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about shift knobs?
GEOly estimates ~2,725 AI queries per month in this category across 20 buyer topics, led by “pistol grip shift knobs”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for shift knobs?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, billetworkz.com, mishimoto.com, americanshifter.com, holley.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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