Category AI Visibility Report
Bakeware 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
≈48,612
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Bakeware across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 48,612 AI queries per month.
- Nordic Ware leads the AI shelf with 16.4% of brand mentions, followed by USA Pan (6.7%) and Pyrex (5.5%). The top three hold 28.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Specialty shape bakeware” (top keyword “skull bakeware”, ~60,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (14.9% 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 | Nordic Ware | 1,156 | 16.4% |
| 2 | USA Pan | 474 | 6.7% |
| 3 | Pyrex | 388 | 5.5% |
| 4 | Fat Daddio's | 373 | 5.3% |
| 5 | Le Creuset Signature | 304 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Staub | 295 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Lodge | 258 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Emile Henry | 254 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Wilton | 244 | 3.5% |
| 10 | Williams Sonoma | 237 | 3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty shape bakeware | ≈16,217 | skull bakeware | 60,500 |
| Muffin and cupcake bakeware | ≈15,676 | muffin pan | 9,900 |
| Glass bakeware | ≈8,510 | vision bakeware | 3,600 |
| Silicone bakeware | ≈8,209 | silicone baking molds | 4,400 |
| Bread bakeware | — | loaf pan | 18,100 |
| Bundt bakeware | — | bundt cake pan | 74,000 |
| Ceramic bakeware | — | non stick ceramic bakeware | 33,100 |
| Bakeware sets | — | stainless steel bakeware set | 18,100 |
| Baking sheet bakeware | — | baking sheet | 40,500 |
| Stainless steel bakeware | — | all clad stainless steel bakeware | 40,500 |
| Cake bakeware | — | cake pan | 22,200 |
| Aluminum bakeware | — | cast aluminum bakeware | 12,100 |
| Baking dish bakeware | — | baking dish | 14,800 |
| Springform bakeware | — | springform pan | 33,100 |
| Cast iron bakeware | — | enameled cast iron bakeware | 201,000 |
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 | 165 | 14.9% |
| nordicware.com | 150 | 13.5% |
| epicurious.com | 139 | 12.5% |
| foodnetwork.com | 121 | 10.9% |
| bonappetit.com | 49 | 4.4% |
| kingarthurbaking.com | 49 | 4.4% |
| seriouseats.com | 45 | 4.1% |
| foodandwine.com | 31 | 2.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for bakeware?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Nordic Ware (16.4%), USA Pan (6.7%), Pyrex (5.5%), Fat Daddio's (5.3%), Le Creuset Signature (4.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about bakeware?
GEOly estimates ~48,612 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Specialty shape bakeware”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for bakeware?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, nordicware.com, epicurious.com, foodnetwork.com, bonappetit.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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