Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 751 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Zenni Optical holds a narrow lead over EyeBuyDirect, with both recommended for budget frames and inexpensive prescription lenses. When buyers ask for children's frames, Target Optical is the usual answer instead.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | inexpensive prescription frames and large budget selections | inexpensive prescription frames and large budget selections | 70% |
| 2 | affordable prescription sunglasses and low frame prices | affordable prescription sunglasses and low frame prices | 63% |
| 3 | stylish prescription glasses and at-home try-on programs | stylish prescription glasses and at-home try-on programs | 58% |
| 4 | large frame selections and virtual try-on tools | large frame selections and virtual try-on tools | 55% |
| 5 | same-day service and in-person optical support | same-day service and in-person optical support | 23% |
| 6 | designer brand-name frames and insurance compatibility | designer brand-name frames and insurance compatibility | 16% |
| 7 | classic aviator frames and designer sunglasses | classic aviator frames and designer sunglasses | 14% |
| 8 | children's frames and competitive in-store package pricing | children's frames and competitive in-store package pricing | 12% |
| 9 | budget-friendly trendy frames and discount sunglasses | budget-friendly trendy frames and discount sunglasses | 10% |
| 10 | designer fashion sunglasses and luxury frames | designer fashion sunglasses and luxury frames | 9% |
| 11 | 8% | ||
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Warby Parker became the most named brand for cat eye glasses, while Zeeloolfalling is not named for general online glasses queries.
Weeks of Aug 17 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Ray-Ban, 8% on ChatGPT Search and 20% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenni Optical | 67% | 74% | |
| EyeBuyDirect | 63% | 63% | |
| Warby Parker | 58% | 57% | |
| GlassesUSA | 53% | 58% | |
| LensCrafters | 20% | 27% | |
| FramesDirect | 19% | 13% | |
| Ray-Ban | 8% | 20% | |
| Target Optical | 12% | 12% | |
| Firmoo | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 18% | |
| Gucci | 6% | 11% |
| AI engine | Leading brand |
|---|---|
| Warby Parker | |
| Zenni Optical |
49% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. forbes.com, goodhousekeeping.com, reddit.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
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