Category AI Visibility Report
Windows 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
≈107,438
Est. AI queries / month
6
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 6 buyer topics in Windows across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 107,438 AI queries per month.
- Andersen leads the AI shelf with 25.1% of brand mentions, followed by Pella (22.5%) and Marvin (18.8%). The top three hold 66.4% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “energy efficient windows” (top keyword “windows for energy efficiency”, ~49,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on energystar.gov most (19.4% 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 | Andersen | 382 | 25.1% |
| 2 | Pella | 342 | 22.5% |
| 3 | Marvin | 286 | 18.8% |
| 4 | JELD-WEN | 78 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Milgard | 69 | 4.5% |
| 6 | OKNA | 67 | 4.4% |
| 7 | ProVia | 41 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Soft-Lite | 30 | 2% |
| 9 | Simonton | 28 | 1.8% |
| 10 | American Crafts Sticky Thumb | 17 | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| energy efficient windows | ≈59,709 | windows for energy efficiency | 49,500 |
| windows with screens | ≈47,729 | windows with screen | 74,000 |
| bay windows | — | bay windows | 60,500 |
| casement windows | — | casement windows | 49,500 |
| replacement windows | — | replacement front windows | 201,000 |
| double hung windows | — | double-hung windows | 49,500 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| energystar.gov | 54 | 19.4% |
| consumerreports.org | 50 | 17.9% |
| reddit.com | 47 | 16.8% |
| thisoldhouse.com | 43 | 15.4% |
| pella.com | 30 | 10.8% |
| nfrc.org | 17 | 6.1% |
| andersenwindows.com | 8 | 2.9% |
| consumeraffairs.com | 6 | 2.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for windows?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Andersen (25.1%), Pella (22.5%), Marvin (18.8%), JELD-WEN (5.1%), Milgard (4.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about windows?
GEOly estimates ~107,438 AI queries per month in this category across 6 buyer topics, led by “energy efficient windows”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for windows?
The most-cited domains are: energystar.gov, consumerreports.org, reddit.com, thisoldhouse.com, pella.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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