Category AI Visibility Report
Rooftop Tents 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
≈1,699
Est. AI queries / month
9
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 9 buyer topics in Rooftop Tents across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,699 AI queries per month.
- iKamper leads the AI shelf with 21.1% of brand mentions, followed by Roofnest (11.7%) and Thule (11%). The top three hold 43.8% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “4 person rooftop tents” (top keyword “4 person roof tent”, ~1,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.4% 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 | iKamper | 798 | 21.1% |
| 2 | Roofnest | 442 | 11.7% |
| 3 | Thule | 417 | 11% |
| 4 | Inspired Overland | 278 | 7.3% |
| 5 | Alu-Cab | 223 | 5.9% |
| 6 | James Baroud | 162 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Yakima | 134 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Overland Vehicle Systems | 125 | 3.3% |
| 9 | OVS | 113 | 3% |
| 10 | Free Spirit Recreation | 76 | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 person rooftop tents | ≈853 | 4 person roof tent | 1,000 |
| Rooftop tents for 4Runner | ≈846 | 4runner rooftop tent | 1,000 |
| Rooftop tents for SUVs | — | rooftop tents for suvs | 1,900 |
| Lightweight rooftop tents | — | lightweight rooftop tents | 880 |
| Rooftop tents for trucks | — | rooftop truck tents | 1,900 |
| Rooftop tents for Subaru | — | subaru rooftop tents | 720 |
| Rooftop tents for overlanding | — | overland tents | 2,400 |
| Rooftop tents for Jeeps | — | rooftop tent for jeep | 1,300 |
| Hard shell rooftop tents | — | hard shell rooftop tent | 4,400 |
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 | 128 | 22.4% |
| outdoorgearlab.com | 103 | 18% |
| ikamper.com | 67 | 11.7% |
| gearjunkie.com | 55 | 9.6% |
| rooftoptentlab.com | 48 | 8.4% |
| whatrooftoptent.com | 47 | 8.2% |
| thule.com | 29 | 5.1% |
| roofnest.com | 14 | 2.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for rooftop tents?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: iKamper (21.1%), Roofnest (11.7%), Thule (11%), Inspired Overland (7.3%), Alu-Cab (5.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about rooftop tents?
GEOly estimates ~1,699 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “4 person rooftop tents”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for rooftop tents?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, outdoorgearlab.com, ikamper.com, gearjunkie.com, rooftoptentlab.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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