Category AI Visibility Report
Tops 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
43
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 43 buyer topics in Tops across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 0 AI queries per month.
- Quince leads the AI shelf with 6.1% of brand mentions, followed by Abercrombie & Fitch (4%) and Lands' End (3.1%). The top three hold 13.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Peplum tops” (top keyword “peplum tops”, ~49,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (33% 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 | Quince | 1,002 | 6.1% |
| 2 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 661 | 4% |
| 3 | Lands' End | 514 | 3.1% |
| 4 | L.L.Bean | 410 | 2.5% |
| 5 | H&M | 337 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Gap | 311 | 1.9% |
| 7 | Nike | 276 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Banana Republic | 253 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Aritzia | 223 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Hanes | 218 | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peplum tops | — | peplum tops | 49,500 |
| Henley tops for men | — | men henley tops | 33,100 |
| Wrap tops | — | wrap tops | 18,100 |
| Crochet tops | — | crochet tops | 22,200 |
| Polo Tops | — | polo tops men | 49,500 |
| Women's rugby tops | — | women's rugby tops | 14,800 |
| Cute tops for women | — | cute tops | 49,500 |
| Tunic tops | — | tops tunic | 14,800 |
| Babydoll tops | — | babydoll tops | 60,500 |
| Lace tops | — | lace tops clothing | 27,100 |
| Bandeau tops | — | bandeau tops | 18,100 |
| Off-the-Shoulder Tops | — | shoulder off tops | 40,500 |
| Men's Tank Tops | — | tank tops in men | 33,100 |
| Sequin tops | — | sequins tops | 27,100 |
| Merino wool thermal tops | — | merino wool thermal tops | 14,800 |
| Women's Tops | — | women's tops | 74,000 |
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 | 458 | 33% |
| whowhatwear.com | 102 | 7.3% |
| menshealth.com | 83 | 6% |
| gq.com | 71 | 5.1% |
| glamour.com | 56 | 4% |
| farnelli.com | 42 | 3% |
| macys.com | 35 | 2.5% |
| target.com | 32 | 2.3% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for tops?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Quince (6.1%), Abercrombie & Fitch (4%), Lands' End (3.1%), L.L.Bean (2.5%), H&M (2.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about tops?
GEOly estimates ~0 AI queries per month in this category across 43 buyer topics, led by “Peplum tops”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for tops?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, whowhatwear.com, menshealth.com, gq.com, glamour.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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