Category AI Visibility Report
Kitchen Cabinets 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
≈42,077
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 Kitchen Cabinets across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 42,077 AI queries per month.
- IKEA leads the AI shelf with 11.8% of brand mentions, followed by Hampton Bay (9%) and Barker (6%). The top three hold 26.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “kitchen base cabinets” (top keyword “kitchen base cabinets”, ~14,800 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (30% 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 | IKEA | 275 | 11.8% |
| 2 | Hampton Bay | 208 | 9% |
| 3 | Barker | 140 | 6% |
| 4 | KraftMaid | 114 | 4.9% |
| 5 | NewAge Products | 103 | 4.4% |
| 6 | RtA | 73 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Conestoga Wood Specialties | 67 | 2.9% |
| 8 | RELIABILT | 65 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Fabuwood | 61 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Wellborn | 48 | 2.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| kitchen base cabinets | ≈22,498 | kitchen base cabinets | 14,800 |
| outdoor kitchen cabinets | ≈19,579 | outdoor kitchen cabinets | 14,800 |
| kitchen cabinets with pantry | — | kitchen cabinets with pantry | 33,100 |
| custom kitchen cabinets | — | ikea kitchen custom cabinets | 49,500 |
| ready to assemble kitchen cabinets | — | kitchen cabinets by ikea | 49,500 |
| painted kitchen cabinets | — | painting kitchen cabinets | 18,100 |
| cheap kitchen cabinets | — | kitchen stock cabinets | 22,200 |
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 | 112 | 30% |
| thisoldhouse.com | 31 | 8.3% |
| ikea.com | 26 | 7% |
| outdoorkitchensetup.com | 25 | 6.7% |
| homesandgardens.com | 22 | 5.9% |
| houzz.com | 21 | 5.6% |
| homedepot.com | 17 | 4.6% |
| thespruce.com | 13 | 3.5% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for kitchen cabinets?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: IKEA (11.8%), Hampton Bay (9%), Barker (6%), KraftMaid (4.9%), NewAge Products (4.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about kitchen cabinets?
GEOly estimates ~42,077 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “kitchen base cabinets”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for kitchen cabinets?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, thisoldhouse.com, ikea.com, outdoorkitchensetup.com, homesandgardens.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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