Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 330 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Frisco holds a clear lead, frequently recommended for big cats and kitten scratching issues. When buyers want a tall post sturdy enough for a Maine Coon, MidWest Homes for Pets is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | large cats, multi-cat households, and budget-friendly scratching posts | large cats, multi-cat households, and budget-friendly scratching posts | 37% |
| 2 | heavy-duty upright posts to redirect cats from furniture | heavy-duty upright posts to redirect cats from furniture | 21% |
| 3 | extra-tall posts with wide bases for large breeds | extra-tall posts with wide bases for large breeds | 20% |
| 4 | modern aesthetic wood towers with washable parts | modern aesthetic wood towers with washable parts | 18% |
| 5 | heavyweight furniture load-tested for massive feline breeds | heavyweight furniture load-tested for massive feline breeds | 17% |
| 6 | solid wood construction with thick sisal wrapping | solid wood construction with thick sisal wrapping | 14% |
| 7 | multi-cat structures featuring replaceable scratching surfaces | multi-cat structures featuring replaceable scratching surfaces | 12% |
| 8 | heavy-duty modular wall-mounted shelves spanning wall studs | heavy-duty modular wall-mounted shelves spanning wall studs | 11% |
| 9 | tall stable towers with replaceable sisal fabric | tall stable towers with replaceable sisal fabric | 11% |
| 10 | attractive and sturdy upright towers for large cats | attractive and sturdy upright towers for large cats | 10% |
| 11 | large cats, multi-cat households, and budget-friendly scratching posts | large cats, multi-cat households, and budget-friendly scratching posts | 9% |
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% |
Weeks of Jul 27 – Aug 23, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: Frisco, 48% on ChatGPT Search and 25% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco | 48% | 25% | |
| SmartCat | 29% | 13% | |
| MidWest Homes for Pets | 31% | 8% | |
| Mau | 15% | 21% | |
| Cat Tree King | 9% | 26% | |
| New Cat Condos | 12% | 16% | |
| Armarkat | 16% | 8% | |
| Catastrophic Creations | 9% | 13% | |
| One Fast Cat | 11% | 11% | |
| Prestige Cat Trees | 15% | 6% |
36% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, catster.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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