Category AI Visibility Report
Sodas 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
≈26,068
Est. AI queries / month
14
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 14 buyer topics in Sodas across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 26,068 AI queries per month.
- Coca-Cola leads the AI shelf with 8.3% of brand mentions, followed by Zevia (6.2%) and Jarritos (5.5%). The top three hold 20% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “caffeinated sodas” (top keyword “mountain dew sodas”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (32.7% 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 | Coca-Cola | 771 | 8.3% |
| 2 | Zevia | 578 | 6.2% |
| 3 | Jarritos | 517 | 5.5% |
| 4 | Pepsi | 448 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Dr Pepper | 396 | 4.2% |
| 6 | OLIPOP | 379 | 4.1% |
| 7 | Boylan | 375 | 4% |
| 8 | Sprite Industries | 348 | 3.7% |
| 9 | Coke | 337 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Fanta | 299 | 3.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| caffeinated sodas | ≈7,175 | mountain dew sodas | 8,100 |
| natural sodas | ≈6,796 | health sodas | 14,800 |
| cream and dessert sodas | ≈6,590 | big red sodas | 27,100 |
| mini sodas | ≈5,507 | mini sodas | 4,400 |
| citrus sodas | — | grapefruit sodas | 14,800 |
| prebiotic sodas | — | prebiotic sodas | 110,000 |
| grape sodas | — | grape sodas | 12,100 |
| dirty sodas | — | dirty sodas | 135,000 |
| japanese sodas | — | ramune soda | 22,200 |
| caffeine-free sodas | — | sodas without caffeine | 4,400 |
| craft sodas | — | jones sodas | 33,100 |
| mexican sodas | — | jarritos soda | 33,100 |
| protein sodas | — | protein sodas | 12,100 |
| sugar-free sodas | — | fresca sodas | 27,100 |
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 | 352 | 32.7% |
| allrecipes.com | 94 | 8.7% |
| sporked.com | 52 | 4.8% |
| walmart.com | 42 | 3.9% |
| coca-cola.com | 39 | 3.6% |
| zevia.com | 37 | 3.4% |
| target.com | 34 | 3.2% |
| realsimple.com | 26 | 2.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for sodas?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Coca-Cola (8.3%), Zevia (6.2%), Jarritos (5.5%), Pepsi (4.8%), Dr Pepper (4.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about sodas?
GEOly estimates ~26,068 AI queries per month in this category across 14 buyer topics, led by “caffeinated sodas”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for sodas?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, allrecipes.com, sporked.com, walmart.com, coca-cola.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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