Category AI Visibility Report
Microwave Ovens 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
≈37,177
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Microwave Ovens across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 37,177 AI queries per month.
- GE leads the AI shelf with 15.1% of brand mentions, followed by Panasonic (11.7%) and LG (9.4%). 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 “Microwave ovens with air fryer” (top keyword “microwave air fryer combo”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on rtings.com most (20.2% 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 | GE | 1,116 | 15.1% |
| 2 | Panasonic | 864 | 11.7% |
| 3 | LG | 696 | 9.4% |
| 4 | Sharp | 572 | 7.8% |
| 5 | Frigidaire | 493 | 6.7% |
| 6 | Toshiba | 442 | 6% |
| 7 | Whirlpool | 434 | 5.9% |
| 8 | Samsung | 372 | 5% |
| 9 | Bosch | 346 | 4.7% |
| 10 | KitchenAid | 258 | 3.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microwave ovens with air fryer | ≈13,163 | microwave air fryer combo | 12,100 |
| Microwave oven combo ovens | ≈12,035 | microwave oven combo | 14,800 |
| Low-profile microwave ovens | ≈11,979 | low profile over the range microwave | 5,400 |
| Countertop microwave ovens | — | countertop microwave | 49,500 |
| Drawer microwave ovens | — | microwave ovens in a drawer | 18,100 |
| Over-the-range microwave ovens | — | over the range microwave | 60,500 |
| Best microwave ovens | — | microwave | 368,000 |
| Built-in microwave ovens | — | built in microwave | 22,200 |
| Small compact microwave ovens | — | small microwave | 40,500 |
| Retro microwave ovens | — | retro microwave | 6,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| rtings.com | 205 | 20.2% |
| consumerreports.org | 184 | 18.1% |
| reddit.com | 141 | 13.9% |
| homedepot.com | 79 | 7.8% |
| lowes.com | 70 | 6.9% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 69 | 6.8% |
| whirlpool.com | 48 | 4.7% |
| geappliances.com | 26 | 2.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for microwave ovens?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: GE (15.1%), Panasonic (11.7%), LG (9.4%), Sharp (7.8%), Frigidaire (6.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about microwave ovens?
GEOly estimates ~37,177 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “Microwave ovens with air fryer”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for microwave ovens?
The most-cited domains are: rtings.com, consumerreports.org, reddit.com, homedepot.com, lowes.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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