Category AI Visibility Report
Strainers 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
≈9,639
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Strainers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 9,639 AI queries per month.
- OXO leads the AI shelf with 18.5% of brand mentions, followed by TubShroom (4.7%) and danco America (4%). The top three hold 27.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Pasta strainers” (top keyword “strainers for pasta”, ~4,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (23.9% 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 | OXO | 487 | 18.5% |
| 2 | TubShroom | 123 | 4.7% |
| 3 | danco America | 106 | 4% |
| 4 | Cuisinart | 79 | 3% |
| 5 | Cocktail Kingdom | 74 | 2.8% |
| 6 | OXO Good Grips | 66 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Rösle | 55 | 2.1% |
| 8 | All-Clad | 54 | 2% |
| 9 | Mainstays | 54 | 2% |
| 10 | Ruvati | 51 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta strainers | ≈4,849 | strainers for pasta | 4,400 |
| Cocktail strainers | ≈4,790 | hawthorne strainers | 3,600 |
| Food strainers | — | rice strainers | 2,900 |
| Tea strainers | — | strainers for tea | 12,100 |
| Drain strainers | — | drain strainer | 2,900 |
| Sink strainers | — | sink drain | 18,100 |
| Fine mesh strainers | — | fine mesh strainers | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 118 | 23.9% |
| seriouseats.com | 63 | 12.8% |
| foodnetwork.com | 62 | 12.6% |
| lowes.com | 34 | 6.9% |
| homedepot.com | 34 | 6.9% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 26 | 5.3% |
| liquor.com | 24 | 4.9% |
| tubshroom.com | 17 | 3.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for strainers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: OXO (18.5%), TubShroom (4.7%), danco America (4%), Cuisinart (3%), Cocktail Kingdom (2.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about strainers?
GEOly estimates ~9,639 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “Pasta strainers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for strainers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, seriouseats.com, foodnetwork.com, lowes.com, homedepot.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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