Category AI Visibility Report
Hinges 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
≈23,498
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 Hinges across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 23,498 AI queries per month.
- Blum leads the AI shelf with 21.1% of brand mentions, followed by Salice (6.6%) and SOSS (5.7%). The top three hold 33.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “hinges for shower doors” (top keyword “hinges for shower door”, ~5,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (20% 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 | Blum | 1,099 | 21.1% |
| 2 | Salice | 342 | 6.6% |
| 3 | SOSS | 296 | 5.7% |
| 4 | Everbilt | 247 | 4.7% |
| 5 | Sugatsune | 228 | 4.4% |
| 6 | Amerock Mulholland | 138 | 2.6% |
| 7 | RIX | 128 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Green Hinge | 111 | 2.1% |
| 9 | RELIABILT | 108 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Tactus | 103 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hinges for shower doors | ≈7,187 | hinges for shower door | 5,400 |
| hinges for secret doors | ≈5,790 | hinges for a secret door | 5,400 |
| barrel hinges | ≈5,703 | barrel hinges | 4,400 |
| heavy duty hinges | ≈4,818 | heavy duty hinges | 4,400 |
| concealed cabinet hinges | — | invisible cabinet hinges | 14,800 |
| butt hinges | — | door butt hinges | 9,900 |
| piano hinges | — | piano hinges | 14,800 |
| door hinges | — | door door hinges | 74,000 |
| hinges for gates | — | hinges for gates | 12,100 |
| hidden door hinges | — | door hinges for hidden door | 5,400 |
| self closing door hinges | — | door hinges self closing | 8,100 |
| hinges for screen doors | — | hinges for screen door | 18,100 |
| hinges for garage doors | — | hinges for garage door | 6,600 |
| soft close cabinet hinges | — | soft close kitchen cabinet hinges | 12,100 |
| doorstop hinges | — | doorstop hinges | 9,900 |
| pivot hinges | — | pivot hinges | 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 | 201 | 20% |
| lowes.com | 87 | 8.6% |
| homedepot.com | 77 | 7.7% |
| wurthlac.com | 63 | 6.3% |
| blum.com | 46 | 4.6% |
| sugatsune.com | 42 | 4.2% |
| soss.com | 41 | 4.1% |
| engineerfix.com | 25 | 2.5% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for hinges?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Blum (21.1%), Salice (6.6%), SOSS (5.7%), Everbilt (4.7%), Sugatsune (4.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about hinges?
GEOly estimates ~23,498 AI queries per month in this category across 17 buyer topics, led by “hinges for shower doors”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for hinges?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, lowes.com, homedepot.com, wurthlac.com, blum.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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