Category AI Visibility Report
Usb Hubs 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
≈16,696
Est. AI queries / month
37
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 37 buyer topics in Usb Hubs across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 16,696 AI queries per month.
- Anker leads the AI shelf with 19% of brand mentions, followed by Plugable (14.2%) and UGREEN (9.4%). The top three hold 42.6% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “USB hubs for PC” (top keyword “usb hub for pc”, ~2,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on google.com most (24.4% 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 | Anker | 6,123 | 19% |
| 2 | Plugable | 4,575 | 14.2% |
| 3 | UGREEN | 3,012 | 9.4% |
| 4 | StarTech | 2,260 | 7% |
| 5 | Sabrent | 1,969 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Satechi | 1,922 | 6% |
| 7 | CalDigit | 1,604 | 5% |
| 8 | Belkin | 872 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Cable Matters | 642 | 2% |
| 10 | Acasis | 611 | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB hubs for PC | ≈1,943 | usb hub for pc | 2,400 |
| usb hubs for PS4 | ≈1,929 | ps4 usb hubs | 210 |
| USB hubs for external hard drives | ≈1,902 | usb hubs for external hard drives | 210 |
| usb hubs for MacBook Pro | ≈1,869 | usb c hub for macbook | 2,900 |
| USB hub performance considerations | ≈1,849 | fastest usb hubs | 90 |
| USB hubs for gaming | ≈1,837 | best usb hubs for gaming | 260 |
| usb hubs for MacBook Air | ≈1,831 | usb c hubs for macbook air | 1,600 |
| USB hubs for learning | ≈1,775 | what are usb hubs | 720 |
| USB hub technical specifications | ≈1,761 | usb hubs 3.0 | 260 |
| USB-C hubs | — | usb c hub | 14,800 |
| USB data blockers | — | usb data blocker | 2,900 |
| USB hubs for iPad | — | usb c to usb adapter for ipad | 4,400 |
| usb hubs for iPad Pro | — | usb c to usb adapter for ipad | 4,400 |
| Powered USB hubs | — | powered usb hub | 9,900 |
| USB-C to HDMI adapters | — | usb c to hdmi adapter | 49,500 |
| USB-C to audio adapters | — | usb c to aux adapter | 4,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| google.com | 2,779 | 24.4% |
| youtube.com | 2,179 | 19.2% |
| reddit.com | 2,170 | 19.1% |
| amazon.com | 613 | 5.4% |
| tomshardware.com | 416 | 3.7% |
| plugable.com | 350 | 3.1% |
| anker.com | 285 | 2.5% |
| pcworld.com | 265 | 2.3% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for usb hubs?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Anker (19%), Plugable (14.2%), UGREEN (9.4%), StarTech (7%), Sabrent (6.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about usb hubs?
GEOly estimates ~16,696 AI queries per month in this category across 37 buyer topics, led by “USB hubs for PC”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for usb hubs?
The most-cited domains are: google.com, youtube.com, reddit.com, amazon.com, tomshardware.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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