Category AI Visibility Report
Aprons 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
≈15,978
Est. AI queries / month
21
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 21 buyer topics in Aprons across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 15,978 AI queries per month.
- Hedley & Bennett leads the AI shelf with 11.5% of brand mentions, followed by Under NY Sky (3.9%) and Hudson Durable Goods (3.4%). The top three hold 18.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Bib aprons” (top keyword “bib apron”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (20.7% 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 | Hedley & Bennett | 1,043 | 11.5% |
| 2 | Under NY Sky | 355 | 3.9% |
| 3 | Hudson Durable Goods | 313 | 3.4% |
| 4 | Bison | 299 | 3.3% |
| 5 | Chef Works | 249 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Cheftop | 214 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Williams Sonoma | 188 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Carhartt | 166 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Victory Barber | 128 | 1.4% |
| 10 | MEEMA | 120 | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bib aprons | ≈3,287 | bib apron | 2,900 |
| Smock aprons | ≈3,264 | smocks aprons | 3,600 |
| Waist aprons | ≈3,235 | waist aprons | 2,400 |
| Cotton aprons | ≈3,106 | cotton aprons | 1,900 |
| Aprons with pockets | ≈3,086 | aprons with pockets | 1,900 |
| Pinafore aprons | — | dress aprons | 4,400 |
| Men's aprons | — | men's aprons | 8,100 |
| Cooking aprons | — | cooking aprons | 8,100 |
| Masonic aprons | — | freemason aprons | 2,400 |
| Waterproof aprons | — | waterproof aprons | 1,900 |
| Chef aprons | — | aprons chefs | 8,100 |
| Server aprons | — | aprons server | 3,600 |
| Hair stylist aprons | — | hair stylist aprons | 4,400 |
| Funny aprons | — | funniest aprons | 3,600 |
| Christmas aprons | — | aprons christmas | 2,900 |
| Cross back aprons | — | aprons that cross in the back | 3,600 |
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 | 270 | 20.7% |
| bonappetit.com | 144 | 11% |
| seriouseats.com | 132 | 10.1% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 109 | 8.4% |
| hedleyandbennett.com | 108 | 8.3% |
| foodandwine.com | 51 | 3.9% |
| epicurious.com | 43 | 3.3% |
| thespruceeats.com | 38 | 2.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for aprons?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Hedley & Bennett (11.5%), Under NY Sky (3.9%), Hudson Durable Goods (3.4%), Bison (3.3%), Chef Works (2.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about aprons?
GEOly estimates ~15,978 AI queries per month in this category across 21 buyer topics, led by “Bib aprons”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for aprons?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bonappetit.com, seriouseats.com, goodhousekeeping.com, hedleyandbennett.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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