Category AI Visibility Report
Outdoor Sofas 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
≈20,551
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Outdoor Sofas across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 20,551 AI queries per month.
- POLYWOOD leads the AI shelf with 11.9% of brand mentions, followed by Neighbor (9.3%) and West Elm (5.8%). The top three hold 27% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “best outdoor sofas” (top keyword “best outdoor patio furniture”, ~9,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on forbes.com most (42.2% 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 | POLYWOOD | 459 | 11.9% |
| 2 | Neighbor | 357 | 9.3% |
| 3 | West Elm | 224 | 5.8% |
| 4 | Yardbird | 165 | 4.3% |
| 5 | AllModern | 151 | 3.9% |
| 6 | Cambridge Casual | 105 | 2.7% |
| 7 | Latitude Run | 105 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Quince | 103 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Arhaus | 91 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Crestlive Products | 90 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| best outdoor sofas | ≈11,891 | best outdoor patio furniture | 9,900 |
| small outdoor sofas | ≈8,660 | small outdoor sofas | 9,900 |
| outdoor sofas on sale | — | outdoor sofas on sale | 40,500 |
| teak outdoor sofas | — | teak outdoor sofas | 27,100 |
| outdoor sofas with cushions | — | outdoor sofas with cushions | 27,100 |
| modular outdoor sofas | — | modular sectional sofa | 90,500 |
| outdoor sofas for patio | — | outdoor sofa for patio | 60,500 |
| outdoor sectional sofas | — | sectional couch | 246,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| forbes.com | 186 | 42.2% |
| reddit.com | 81 | 18.4% |
| architecturaldigest.com | 67 | 15.2% |
| thefurnishedreview.com | 16 | 3.6% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 10 | 2.3% |
| outdoorfurniturequalityratings.com | 7 | 1.6% |
| lovesac.com | 7 | 1.6% |
| realsimple.com | 7 | 1.6% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for outdoor sofas?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: POLYWOOD (11.9%), Neighbor (9.3%), West Elm (5.8%), Yardbird (4.3%), AllModern (3.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about outdoor sofas?
GEOly estimates ~20,551 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “best outdoor sofas”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for outdoor sofas?
The most-cited domains are: forbes.com, reddit.com, architecturaldigest.com, thefurnishedreview.com, goodhousekeeping.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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