Category AI Visibility Report
Outlet Covers 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
≈6,631
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Outlet Covers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,631 AI queries per month.
- Leviton leads the AI shelf with 18.2% of brand mentions, followed by Legrand (14.7%) and Lutron (9.3%). The top three hold 42.2% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Locking outlet covers” (top keyword “outlet covers with locks”, ~1,300 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (15.4% 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 | Leviton | 949 | 18.2% |
| 2 | Legrand | 767 | 14.7% |
| 3 | Lutron | 483 | 9.3% |
| 4 | Eaton | 301 | 5.8% |
| 5 | SnapPower | 281 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Enerlites | 196 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Amerelle | 176 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Commercial Electric | 167 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Taumac | 146 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Intermatic | 136 | 2.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locking outlet covers | ≈1,756 | outlet covers with locks | 1,300 |
| 2-gang outlet covers | ≈1,642 | outlet covers 2 gang | 480 |
| Outlet covers with light switch | ≈1,618 | light switch and outlet covers | 480 |
| Screwless outlet covers | ≈1,615 | screwless outlet covers | 1,000 |
| Colored outlet covers | — | color outlet covers | 390 |
| Outdoor outlet covers | — | outlet covers outdoor | 6,600 |
| Decora outlet covers | — | decora outlet covers | 2,900 |
| Floor outlet covers | — | floor electrical outlet cover | 2,900 |
| Childproof outlet covers | — | infant outlet covers | 2,900 |
| Paintable outlet covers | — | outlet covers paintable | 3,600 |
| Decorative outlet covers | — | decorative outlet covers | 2,900 |
| Blank outlet covers | — | outlet box covers | 1,900 |
| Outlet covers with night light | — | outlet covers with night light | 1,900 |
| Duplex outlet covers | — | standard outlet covers | 4,400 |
| Oversized outlet covers | — | oversize outlet covers | 1,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 143 | 15.4% |
| homedepot.com | 138 | 14.9% |
| leviton.com | 123 | 13.2% |
| lowes.com | 114 | 12.3% |
| kyleswitchplates.com | 56 | 6% |
| legrand.us | 46 | 5% |
| journeymanhq.com | 44 | 4.7% |
| snappower.com | 38 | 4.1% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for outlet covers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Leviton (18.2%), Legrand (14.7%), Lutron (9.3%), Eaton (5.8%), SnapPower (5.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about outlet covers?
GEOly estimates ~6,631 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Locking outlet covers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for outlet covers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, homedepot.com, leviton.com, lowes.com, kyleswitchplates.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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