Category AI Visibility Report
Shorts 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
≈80,515
Est. AI queries / month
26
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 26 buyer topics in Shorts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 80,515 AI queries per month.
- Nike leads the AI shelf with 8.7% of brand mentions, followed by Quince (5.1%) and Abercrombie & Fitch (4.2%). The top three hold 18% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Capri shorts” (top keyword “capri shorts womens”, ~27,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (26.2% 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 | Nike | 844 | 8.7% |
| 2 | Quince | 496 | 5.1% |
| 3 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 406 | 4.2% |
| 4 | Under Armour | 363 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Levi's | 246 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Patagonia | 222 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Vuori | 193 | 2% |
| 8 | Lululemon | 185 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Gap | 162 | 1.7% |
| 10 | All in Motion | 156 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri shorts | ≈33,270 | capri shorts womens | 27,100 |
| Dolphin shorts | ≈23,714 | dolphin shorts | 33,100 |
| Pixie shorts | ≈23,531 | pixie shorts | 33,100 |
| Running shorts | — | running shorts | 33,100 |
| Booty shorts | — | booty shorts | 49,500 |
| Boxer shorts | — | boxer shorts briefs | 60,500 |
| Athletic shorts | — | basketball shorts | 40,500 |
| Essential shorts | — | shorts essentials | 74,000 |
| Linen shorts | — | linen shorts | 27,100 |
| Cargo shorts | — | cargo shorts | 49,500 |
| Men's shorts | — | mens shorts | 90,500 |
| Boys shorts | — | boys shorts | 27,100 |
| Bermuda shorts | — | bermudas short | 40,500 |
| Nike shorts | — | nike shorts men | 40,500 |
| Leather shorts | — | leather shorts | 27,100 |
| Women's shorts | — | shorts shorts for women | 49,500 |
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 | 216 | 26.2% |
| menshealth.com | 75 | 9.1% |
| gq.com | 74 | 9% |
| outdoorgearlab.com | 60 | 7.3% |
| runnersworld.com | 48 | 5.8% |
| whowhatwear.com | 28 | 3.4% |
| levi.com | 27 | 3.3% |
| nike.com | 26 | 3.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for shorts?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Nike (8.7%), Quince (5.1%), Abercrombie & Fitch (4.2%), Under Armour (3.8%), Levi's (2.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about shorts?
GEOly estimates ~80,515 AI queries per month in this category across 26 buyer topics, led by “Capri shorts”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for shorts?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, menshealth.com, gq.com, outdoorgearlab.com, runnersworld.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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