Category AI Visibility Report
Walk-In Bathtubs 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
≈2,781
Est. AI queries / month
7
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 7 buyer topics in Walk-In Bathtubs across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,781 AI queries per month.
- Ella’s Bubbles leads the AI shelf with 18.6% of brand mentions, followed by Kohler (14.2%) and American Standard (13.1%). The top three hold 45.9% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “walk-in bathtubs for two” (top keyword “walk in bathtubs for two”, ~140 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on consumeraffairs.com most (30.2% 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 | Ella’s Bubbles | 518 | 18.6% |
| 2 | Kohler | 397 | 14.2% |
| 3 | American Standard | 366 | 13.1% |
| 4 | Ella | 310 | 11.1% |
| 5 | Universal Tubs | 302 | 10.8% |
| 6 | SafeStep | 234 | 8.4% |
| 7 | Endurance | 111 | 4% |
| 8 | BOCA | 78 | 2.8% |
| 9 | ANZZI | 76 | 2.7% |
| 10 | American Tubs | 49 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| walk-in bathtubs for two | ≈1,398 | walk in bathtubs for two | 140 |
| small walk-in bathtubs | ≈1,383 | walk in bathtubs sizes | 880 |
| walk-in soaking bathtubs | — | walk in soaker bathtubs | 2,900 |
| handicap walk-in bathtubs | — | handicap bathtub | 2,900 |
| walk-in bathtubs with jets | — | jacuzzi walk in bathtubs | 2,400 |
| walk-in bathtubs for seniors | — | walk in tubs for seniors | 5,400 |
| walk-in bathtubs with shower | — | walk-in tubs with shower | 14,800 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| consumeraffairs.com | 174 | 30.2% |
| thisoldhouse.com | 81 | 14% |
| reddit.com | 66 | 11.4% |
| ncoa.org | 64 | 11.1% |
| kohlerwalkinbath.com | 51 | 8.8% |
| ellasbubbles.com | 41 | 7.1% |
| seniorliving.org | 31 | 5.4% |
| theseniorlist.com | 15 | 2.6% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for walk-in bathtubs?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Ella’s Bubbles (18.6%), Kohler (14.2%), American Standard (13.1%), Ella (11.1%), Universal Tubs (10.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about walk-in bathtubs?
GEOly estimates ~2,781 AI queries per month in this category across 7 buyer topics, led by “walk-in bathtubs for two”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for walk-in bathtubs?
The most-cited domains are: consumeraffairs.com, thisoldhouse.com, reddit.com, ncoa.org, kohlerwalkinbath.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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