Category AI Visibility Report
Invitations 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
≈32,038
Est. AI queries / month
6
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 6 buyer topics in Invitations across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 32,038 AI queries per month.
- Minted leads the AI shelf with 20.8% of brand mentions, followed by Shutterfly (9.4%) and Zazzle (6.3%). The top three hold 36.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “save the date invitations” (top keyword “save a date invitations”, ~18,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (17.8% 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 | Minted | 371 | 20.8% |
| 2 | Shutterfly | 168 | 9.4% |
| 3 | Zazzle | 112 | 6.3% |
| 4 | Paperless Post | 106 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Zola Windows | 92 | 5.2% |
| 6 | VistaPrint | 88 | 4.9% |
| 7 | Canva | 81 | 4.5% |
| 8 | Papier | 76 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Artifact Uprising | 70 | 3.9% |
| 10 | Evite | 60 | 3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| save the date invitations | ≈16,357 | save a date invitations | 18,100 |
| quinceanera invitations | ≈15,681 | invitations for quince | 12,100 |
| baby shower invitations | — | baby shower invitations | 49,500 |
| graduation invitations | — | commencement invitations | 27,100 |
| bridal shower invitations | — | invitations for a wedding shower | 22,200 |
| party invitations | — | party invitations | 18,100 |
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 | 78 | 17.8% |
| shutterfly.com | 71 | 16.2% |
| zazzle.com | 38 | 8.7% |
| etsy.com | 35 | 8% |
| minted.com | 33 | 7.6% |
| topconsumerreviews.com | 23 | 5.3% |
| zola.com | 20 | 4.6% |
| artifactuprising.com | 17 | 3.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for invitations?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Minted (20.8%), Shutterfly (9.4%), Zazzle (6.3%), Paperless Post (5.9%), Zola Windows (5.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about invitations?
GEOly estimates ~32,038 AI queries per month in this category across 6 buyer topics, led by “save the date invitations”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for invitations?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, shutterfly.com, zazzle.com, etsy.com, minted.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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