Category AI Visibility Report
Lighting 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
≈81,238
Est. AI queries / month
115
Buyer topics monitored
78
Brands on the AI shelf
10
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 115 buyer topics in Lighting across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 81,238 AI queries per month.
- TIKI Brand leads the AI shelf with 6.3% of brand mentions, followed by WAC (4.3%) and VOLT (3%). The top three hold 13.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Indoor string lights” (top keyword “curtain lights”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (15.9% 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 | TIKI Brand | 2,401 | 6.3% |
| 2 | WAC | 1,648 | 4.3% |
| 3 | VOLT | 1,143 | 3% |
| 4 | Philips | 924 | 2.4% |
| 5 | GE | 895 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Halo Sleep | 694 | 1.8% |
| 7 | Lithonia | 641 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Kichler | 632 | 1.7% |
| 9 | Govee | 627 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Situ Art Lighting | 575 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor string lights | ≈16,451 | curtain lights | 8,100 |
| Halloween string lights | ≈11,836 | halloween outdoor lights | 8,100 |
| Mid-century modern chandeliers | ≈4,849 | mid century modern chandelier | 4,400 |
| Wood chandeliers | ≈4,727 | wooden chandelier | 3,600 |
| Plug in chandeliers | ≈4,673 | plug in chandelier | 3,600 |
| Flush mount chandeliers | ≈4,635 | flush mount chandelier | 3,600 |
| Bubble chandeliers | ≈4,599 | bubble chandelier | 4,400 |
| Bollard landscape lights | ≈2,828 | bollard lights | 3,600 |
| Flood landscape lights | ≈2,753 | low voltage led landscape flood lights | 2,400 |
| Edison rope lights | ≈2,120 | edison rope lights | 2,900 |
| 12V rope lights | ≈1,858 | 12v rope lights led | 480 |
| indoor flood lights | ≈1,389 | indoor flood lights | 1,000 |
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 | 879 | 15.9% |
| homedepot.com | 707 | 12.8% |
| lowes.com | 500 | 9.1% |
| bobvila.com | 214 | 3.9% |
| austingallery.org | 169 | 3.1% |
| tikibrand.com | 109 | 2% |
| acuitybrands.com | 99 | 1.8% |
| poweroutage.us | 94 | 1.7% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandeliers | ≈31,700 | 26 | Kichler |
| String Lights | ≈28,287 | 9 | Brightech |
| Landscape Lights | ≈5,581 | 7 | VOLT |
| Flood Lights | ≈4,023 | 12 | Halo Sleep |
| Rope Lights | ≈3,978 | 9 | Govee |
| Track Lighting | ≈2,609 | 14 | WAC |
| Emergency Lights | ≈1,725 | 8 | Energizer |
| Tiki Torches | ≈1,230 | 12 | TIKI Brand |
| Picture Lights | ≈1,126 | 8 | Situ Art Lighting |
| Fluorescent Tubes | ≈979 | 10 | Philips |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for lighting?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: TIKI Brand (6.3%), WAC (4.3%), VOLT (3%), Philips (2.4%), GE (2.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about lighting?
GEOly estimates ~81,238 AI queries per month in this category across 115 buyer topics, led by “Indoor string lights”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for lighting?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, bobvila.com, austingallery.org. 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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