Category AI Visibility Report
Energy Gels 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
≈677
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Energy Gels across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 677 AI queries per month.
- Maurten leads the AI shelf with 23.3% of brand mentions, followed by GU (11.3%) and Sis Go (11.1%). The top three hold 45.7% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “energy gels with caffeine” (top keyword “caffeinated energy gels”, ~260 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.1% 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 | Maurten | 783 | 23.3% |
| 2 | GU | 379 | 11.3% |
| 3 | Sis Go | 372 | 11.1% |
| 4 | Huma | 321 | 9.5% |
| 5 | Precision Fuel & Hydration | 308 | 9.2% |
| 6 | Science in Sport | 297 | 8.8% |
| 7 | NeverSecond | 162 | 4.8% |
| 8 | Honey Stinger | 139 | 4.1% |
| 9 | UCAN Hydrate | 124 | 3.7% |
| 10 | TORQ | 61 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| energy gels with caffeine | ≈349 | caffeinated energy gels | 260 |
| high carb energy gels | ≈328 | carbohydrate energy gels | 1,600 |
| sugar free energy gels | — | sugar-free energy gel | 720 |
| isotonic energy gels | — | isotonic energy gels | 480 |
| energy gels for running | — | energy gels for runners | 27,100 |
| natural energy gels | — | honey stinger energy gels | 1,900 |
| energy gels for cycling | — | cycle energy gels | 1,300 |
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 | 167 | 22.1% |
| healthline.com | 139 | 18.4% |
| runnersworld.com | 70 | 9.3% |
| cyclingweekly.com | 43 | 5.7% |
| maurten.com | 41 | 5.4% |
| cyclingnews.com | 32 | 4.2% |
| scienceinsport.com | 24 | 3.2% |
| fitandwell.com | 22 | 2.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for energy gels?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Maurten (23.3%), GU (11.3%), Sis Go (11.1%), Huma (9.5%), Precision Fuel & Hydration (9.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about energy gels?
GEOly estimates ~677 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “energy gels with caffeine”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for energy gels?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, healthline.com, runnersworld.com, cyclingweekly.com, maurten.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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