Category AI Visibility Report
Cat Houses 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
≈2,931
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 Cat Houses across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,931 AI queries per month.
- K&H leads the AI shelf with 19.8% of brand mentions, followed by Aivituvin (12.6%) and FunXplore (6.3%). The top three hold 38.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “large cat houses” (top keyword “large cat houses”, ~480 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.3% 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 | K&H | 741 | 19.8% |
| 2 | Aivituvin | 470 | 12.6% |
| 3 | FunXplore | 235 | 6.3% |
| 4 | Frisco | 196 | 5.2% |
| 5 | New Age Pet | 159 | 4.3% |
| 6 | PETSCOSSET | 157 | 4.2% |
| 7 | TRIXIE | 147 | 3.9% |
| 8 | GDLF | 118 | 3.2% |
| 9 | The Kitty Tube | 105 | 2.8% |
| 10 | PETSFit | 90 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large cat houses | ≈1,006 | large cat houses | 480 |
| cat houses for multiple cats | ≈1,003 | outdoor cat houses for multiple cats | 590 |
| indoor cat houses | ≈922 | cat houses for indoor cats | 8,100 |
| wooden cat houses | — | cat houses wooden | 1,000 |
| cat houses for feral cats | — | feral cat houses | 2,900 |
| cardboard cat houses | — | cat houses cardboard | 5,400 |
| insulated cat houses | — | cat houses for outdoor cats insulated | 6,600 |
| outdoor cat houses | — | outdoor cat house | 49,500 |
| waterproof cat houses | — | waterproof cat houses | 5,400 |
| winter cat houses | — | winter cat houses outdoor | 5,400 |
| heated cat houses | — | cat houses outdoor heated | 12,100 |
| DIY cat houses | — | do it yourself cat houses | 5,400 |
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 | 157 | 22.3% |
| chewy.com | 86 | 12.2% |
| catster.com | 86 | 12.2% |
| cats.com | 71 | 10.1% |
| thesprucepets.com | 53 | 7.5% |
| alleycat.org | 45 | 6.4% |
| rover.com | 40 | 5.7% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 38 | 5.4% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for cat houses?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: K&H (19.8%), Aivituvin (12.6%), FunXplore (6.3%), Frisco (5.2%), New Age Pet (4.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about cat houses?
GEOly estimates ~2,931 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “large cat houses”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for cat houses?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, chewy.com, catster.com, cats.com, thesprucepets.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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