Category AI Visibility Report
Squares 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
≈4,864
Est. AI queries / month
6
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 6 buyer topics in Squares across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 4,864 AI queries per month.
- NewTechWood leads the AI shelf with 6% of brand mentions, followed by Alvin (4.8%) and Mohawk Home (3.9%). The top three hold 14.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “drafting and measuring squares” (top keyword “try squares”, ~4,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22% 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 | NewTechWood | 84 | 6% |
| 2 | Alvin | 68 | 4.8% |
| 3 | Mohawk Home | 55 | 3.9% |
| 4 | Elizabetta | 55 | 3.9% |
| 5 | Armstrong | 49 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Drake's | 42 | 3% |
| 7 | Staedtler Textsurfer | 35 | 2.5% |
| 8 | American Tin Ceilings | 33 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Great Lakes Tin | 29 | 2.1% |
| 10 | TrafficMaster | 28 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| drafting and measuring squares | ≈4,864 | try squares | 4,400 |
| ceiling squares | — | tin ceiling squares | 8,100 |
| geometry and visual squares | — | black squares | 49,500 |
| deck squares | — | interlocking deck squares | 8,100 |
| pocket squares | — | pocket squares silk | 18,100 |
| carpet squares | — | carpet squares flooring | 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 | 51 | 22% |
| americantinceilings.com | 29 | 12.5% |
| lowes.com | 26 | 11.2% |
| homedepot.com | 24 | 10.3% |
| consumerreports.org | 15 | 6.5% |
| dgfloors.com | 14 | 6% |
| bobvila.com | 13 | 5.6% |
| starrett.com | 7 | 3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for squares?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: NewTechWood (6%), Alvin (4.8%), Mohawk Home (3.9%), Elizabetta (3.9%), Armstrong (3.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about squares?
GEOly estimates ~4,864 AI queries per month in this category across 6 buyer topics, led by “drafting and measuring squares”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for squares?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, americantinceilings.com, lowes.com, homedepot.com, consumerreports.org. 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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