Category AI Visibility Report
Ice Cube Trays 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
≈2,294
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Ice Cube Trays across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,294 AI queries per month.
- OXO leads the AI shelf with 16.6% of brand mentions, followed by Tovolo (14.6%) and W&P Design (5%). The top three hold 36.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “ice cube trays for whiskey” (top keyword “ice cube trays for old fashioned”, ~480 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on goodhousekeeping.com most (17.2% 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 | OXO | 715 | 16.6% |
| 2 | Tovolo | 630 | 14.6% |
| 3 | W&P Design | 215 | 5% |
| 4 | Rubbermaid | 150 | 3.5% |
| 5 | Ecozoi | 143 | 3.3% |
| 6 | DOQAUS | 107 | 2.5% |
| 7 | HOST | 104 | 2.4% |
| 8 | Room Essentials | 99 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Glacio | 90 | 2.1% |
| 10 | BrüMate | 87 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ice cube trays for whiskey | ≈810 | ice cube trays for old fashioned | 480 |
| ice cube trays for water bottles | ≈792 | ice cube trays for water bottles | 590 |
| BPA-free ice cube trays | ≈692 | ice cube trays bpa free | 590 |
| small ice cube trays | — | ice cube trays for small cubes | 1,900 |
| shaped ice cube trays | — | ice mold | 5,400 |
| round ice cube trays | — | round ice cube trays | 1,900 |
| plastic ice cube trays | — | ice cube trays plastic | 1,300 |
| ice cube trays with lids | — | ice cube trays with lid | 1,900 |
| silicone ice cube trays | — | ice cube trays silicone | 12,100 |
| large ice cube trays | — | huge ice cube trays | 2,900 |
| stainless steel ice cube trays | — | stainless steel ice cube trays | 2,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| goodhousekeeping.com | 127 | 17.2% |
| foodnetwork.com | 126 | 17% |
| liquor.com | 89 | 12% |
| reddit.com | 86 | 11.6% |
| foodandwine.com | 55 | 7.4% |
| seriouseats.com | 46 | 6.2% |
| epicurious.com | 40 | 5.4% |
| bonappetit.com | 31 | 4.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for ice cube trays?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: OXO (16.6%), Tovolo (14.6%), W&P Design (5%), Rubbermaid (3.5%), Ecozoi (3.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about ice cube trays?
GEOly estimates ~2,294 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “ice cube trays for whiskey”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for ice cube trays?
The most-cited domains are: goodhousekeeping.com, foodnetwork.com, liquor.com, reddit.com, foodandwine.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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