Category AI Visibility Report
Usb Hubs And Docking Stations 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
≈32,918
Est. AI queries / month
12
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 12 buyer topics in Usb Hubs And Docking Stations across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 32,918 AI queries per month.
- Anker leads the AI shelf with 17.6% of brand mentions, followed by Plugable (15.5%) and CalDigit (7.5%). The top three hold 40.6% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “USB hubs and docking stations for SD card and memory card readers” (top keyword “usb sd card reader”, ~9,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on google.com most (26.7% 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 | Anker | 2,146 | 17.6% |
| 2 | Plugable | 1,889 | 15.5% |
| 3 | CalDigit | 911 | 7.5% |
| 4 | StarTech | 843 | 6.9% |
| 5 | UGREEN | 836 | 6.9% |
| 6 | Satechi | 474 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Sabrent | 443 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Dell | 402 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Belkin | 393 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Apple | 304 | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB hubs and docking stations for SD card and memory card readers | ≈12,260 | usb sd card reader | 9,900 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for splitters and extenders | ≈11,799 | usb splitter | 8,100 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for phone, tablet, and OTG adapters | ≈8,859 | usb otg adapter for android | 2,900 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for audio and specialty adapters | — | usb-c to apple pencil adapter | 27,100 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for USB C and USB adapter conversions | — | usb c to usb adapter | 60,500 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for laptops and computers | — | laptop docking station | 27,100 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for HDMI and display connections | — | usb c to hdmi adapter | 49,500 |
| Powered USB hubs and multi-port USB hubs | — | usb hub | 22,200 |
| USB hubs and docking stations with USB C docking station features | — | usb c docking station | 27,100 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for Ethernet and RJ45 connections | — | usb to ethernet adapter | 27,100 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for WiFi and Bluetooth adapters | — | usb wifi adapter | 22,200 |
| USB hubs and docking stations for MacBook, ThinkPad, iPad, and Switch | — | macbook docking station | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| google.com | 1,036 | 26.7% |
| youtube.com | 900 | 23.2% |
| reddit.com | 653 | 16.8% |
| amazon.com | 225 | 5.8% |
| plugable.com | 169 | 4.4% |
| tomshardware.com | 125 | 3.2% |
| anker.com | 123 | 3.2% |
| pcworld.com | 105 | 2.7% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for usb hubs and docking stations?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Anker (17.6%), Plugable (15.5%), CalDigit (7.5%), StarTech (6.9%), UGREEN (6.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about usb hubs and docking stations?
GEOly estimates ~32,918 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “USB hubs and docking stations for SD card and memory card readers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for usb hubs and docking stations?
The most-cited domains are: google.com, youtube.com, reddit.com, amazon.com, plugable.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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