Category AI Visibility Report
Bathtubs 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
≈27,083
Est. AI queries / month
17
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 17 buyer topics in Bathtubs across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 27,083 AI queries per month.
- Kohler leads the AI shelf with 21.2% of brand mentions, followed by WOODBRIDGE (6.7%) and American Standard (6.1%). The top three hold 34% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “bathtubs for handicapped users” (top keyword “handicap bathtubs”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.5% 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 | Kohler | 1,334 | 21.2% |
| 2 | WOODBRIDGE | 421 | 6.7% |
| 3 | American Standard | 381 | 6.1% |
| 4 | MAAX | 213 | 3.4% |
| 5 | Bootz | 187 | 3% |
| 6 | Hydro Systems | 172 | 2.7% |
| 7 | Kingston Brass | 166 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Empava | 159 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Universal Tubs | 151 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Signature Hardware | 141 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathtubs for handicapped users | ≈7,573 | handicap bathtubs | 2,900 |
| bathtubs for mobile homes | ≈7,082 | bathtubs mobile homes | 4,400 |
| deep bathtubs | ≈6,619 | deep bathtubs | 3,600 |
| cast iron bathtubs | ≈5,809 | cast iron bathtub | 5,400 |
| drop-in bathtubs | — | roman bathtubs | 22,200 |
| soaking bathtubs | — | soaker bathtubs | 40,500 |
| walk-in bathtubs | — | bathtubs walk in | 110,000 |
| bathtubs with jets | — | bathtubs jacuzzi | 27,100 |
| freestanding bathtubs | — | bathtubs freestanding | 18,100 |
| portable bathtubs | — | portable bathtubs for sale | 18,100 |
| bathtubs with shower | — | bathtubs with showers | 14,800 |
| bathtubs with surround | — | bathtubs with surrounds | 12,100 |
| acrylic bathtubs | — | acrylic bathtub | 9,900 |
| Japanese bathtubs | — | bathtubs japanese | 14,800 |
| clawfoot bathtubs | — | bathtubs with claw feet | 33,100 |
| alcove bathtubs | — | bathtubs alcove | 18,100 |
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 | 225 | 19.5% |
| homedepot.com | 127 | 11% |
| badeloftusa.com | 92 | 8% |
| thisoldhouse.com | 90 | 7.8% |
| kohler.com | 82 | 7.1% |
| lowes.com | 81 | 7% |
| aquaticausa.com | 68 | 5.9% |
| consumeraffairs.com | 47 | 4.1% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for bathtubs?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Kohler (21.2%), WOODBRIDGE (6.7%), American Standard (6.1%), MAAX (3.4%), Bootz (3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about bathtubs?
GEOly estimates ~27,083 AI queries per month in this category across 17 buyer topics, led by “bathtubs for handicapped users”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for bathtubs?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, homedepot.com, badeloftusa.com, thisoldhouse.com, kohler.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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