Category AI Visibility Report
Window Films 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
≈16,246
Est. AI queries / month
16
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 16 buyer topics in Window Films across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 16,246 AI queries per month.
- 3M leads the AI shelf with 23.7% of brand mentions, followed by Llumar (12.6%) and Artscope (10.6%). The top three hold 46.9% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “smart window films” (top keyword “smart window films”, ~5,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on 3m.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 | 3M | 1,362 | 23.7% |
| 2 | Llumar | 724 | 12.6% |
| 3 | Artscope | 606 | 10.6% |
| 4 | Rabbitgoo | 462 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Gila | 404 | 7% |
| 6 | XPEL Prime | 386 | 6.7% |
| 7 | Solar Gard | 116 | 2% |
| 8 | 3M Scotch | 111 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Hidbea | 99 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Madico | 94 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| smart window films | ≈4,285 | smart window films | 5,400 |
| security window films | ≈4,226 | security window films | 6,600 |
| low-e window films | ≈3,886 | low-e window films | 1,600 |
| protective window films | ≈3,849 | protective window films | 1,600 |
| privacy window films | — | window films for privacy | 33,100 |
| window insulation films | — | window insulation films | 8,100 |
| stained glass window films | — | stained glass window films | 27,100 |
| reflective window films | — | window reflective films | 9,900 |
| automotive window films | — | car window films | 18,100 |
| decorative window films | — | window film decorative | 6,600 |
| home window films | — | home window films | 33,100 |
| frosted window films | — | frosted window films | 12,100 |
| static cling window films | — | static cling window films | 6,600 |
| UV window films | — | uv window films | 4,400 |
| solar control window films | — | solar control window films | 5,400 |
| ceramic window films | — | ceramic window films | 33,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 3m.com | 279 | 22% |
| reddit.com | 269 | 21.2% |
| llumar.com | 112 | 8.8% |
| bobvila.com | 81 | 6.4% |
| homedepot.com | 53 | 4.2% |
| tintgrade.com | 45 | 3.5% |
| gilroyblackout.com | 35 | 2.8% |
| windowfilmworld.com | 35 | 2.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for window films?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: 3M (23.7%), Llumar (12.6%), Artscope (10.6%), Rabbitgoo (8.1%), Gila (7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about window films?
GEOly estimates ~16,246 AI queries per month in this category across 16 buyer topics, led by “smart window films”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for window films?
The most-cited domains are: 3m.com, reddit.com, llumar.com, bobvila.com, homedepot.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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