Category AI Visibility Report
Sweatshirts 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
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Est. AI queries / month
24
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 24 buyer topics in Sweatshirts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 0 AI queries per month.
- Nike leads the AI shelf with 6.7% of brand mentions, followed by Quince (5.5%) and Champion (3.4%). The top three hold 15.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Mock neck sweatshirts” (top keyword “mock neck sweatshirt”, ~49,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (37.1% 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 | 805 | 6.7% |
| 2 | Quince | 651 | 5.5% |
| 3 | Champion | 404 | 3.4% |
| 4 | Carhartt | 361 | 3% |
| 5 | Comfrt | 344 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 304 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Gap | 243 | 2% |
| 8 | Reigning Champ | 229 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Hanes | 188 | 1.6% |
| 10 | The Oodie | 162 | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mock neck sweatshirts | — | mock neck sweatshirt | 49,500 |
| Graphic sweatshirts | — | graphic hoodies | 49,500 |
| Sports team sweatshirts | — | bears sweatshirts | 18,100 |
| Champion sweatshirts | — | champion hoodie | 14,800 |
| Cashmere sweatshirts | — | cashmere sweatshirts | 74,000 |
| Oversized sweatshirts | — | oversized hoodie | 90,500 |
| Cute sweatshirts | — | cute hoodies | 27,100 |
| Camo sweatshirts | — | camo hoodie | 60,500 |
| Nike sweatshirts | — | essentials hoodie | 823,000 |
| Women's sweatshirts | — | womens hoodies | 33,100 |
| Weighted hoodies | — | weighted hoodie | 14,800 |
| Crewneck sweatshirts | — | crewneck sweatshirt | 27,100 |
| Christmas sweatshirts | — | ugly sweatshirts for christmas | 165,000 |
| Off-the-shoulder sweatshirts | — | sweatshirts off the shoulder | 40,500 |
| Blanket hoodies | — | blanket hoodie | 33,100 |
| Rhinestone hoodies | — | rhinestone hoodie | 18,100 |
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 | 357 | 37.1% |
| gq.com | 77 | 8% |
| target.com | 61 | 6.3% |
| menshealth.com | 42 | 4.4% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 36 | 3.7% |
| nike.com | 35 | 3.6% |
| nih.gov | 30 | 3.1% |
| customink.com | 28 | 2.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for sweatshirts?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Nike (6.7%), Quince (5.5%), Champion (3.4%), Carhartt (3%), Comfrt (2.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about sweatshirts?
GEOly estimates ~0 AI queries per month in this category across 24 buyer topics, led by “Mock neck sweatshirts”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for sweatshirts?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, gq.com, target.com, menshealth.com, goodhousekeeping.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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