Across 9 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 11 October 2026, Blenders Eyewear's single-scan score moved from 2.4% to 1.1%, down 1.3 percentage points. Latest recorded scan 1.1% on 11 October 2026; combined-window score 1.4%.
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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 1.4% over 21 August 2026 – 11 October 2026, measured across every answer in that window — a different sample from any single row below.
Scan date
Single-scan score
21 August 2026
2.4%
24 August 2026
1.8%
30 August 2026
0.7%
6 September 2026
1.8%
13 September 2026
1.8%
20 September 2026
0.9%
27 September 2026
0.7%
4 October 2026
1.1%
11 October 2026
1.1%
Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.
Visibility across AI platforms
Share of answers naming this brand
ChatGPT
1.7%
Perplexity
1.1%
AI Overviews
1.3%
21 August 2026 – 11 October 2026 (scans 1–9)
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It appears in 1.7% of collected ChatGPT answers and 1.1% of Perplexity answers: a difference of 0.6 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.
Named across 25 of 150 questions.
Blenders Eyewear appears in at least one collected answer to 16.7% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 1.4% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.
Across 9 published scans, visibility ranged from 0.7% to 2.4%. The latest scan was 1.1% on 11 October 2026. Individual scan scores and the published-window score describe different samples.
The brand is named in at least one collected answer to each of these questions.
Best American eyewear brands
Best American owned eyewear brands
Best Instagram famous sunglasses brands US
Best UV protection sunglasses US
Best Y2K sunglasses US
Best affordable sunglasses brands US
Examples from the published question set. A mention on one platform does not mean every platform names the brand.
Other brands in these answers
Prompts that surface other brands
Different shopping needs can bring other brands into view. An absence here does not necessarily signal a problem.
Best American eyewear brand comparisons (Randolph Engineering, Warby Parker, Zenni Optical)
Best alternative to Sunglass Hut US (GlassesUSA, EyeBuyDirect, Warby Parker)
Best cat eye sunglasses US (Maui Jim, Zenni Optical, Quay Australia)
Best sunglasses deals US (Knockaround, GlassesUSA, Shady Rays)
Best websites to buy sunglasses US (GlassesUSA, Warby Parker, EyeBuyDirect)
What sunglasses brands do Americans actually wear (Maui Jim, Warby Parker, Knockaround)
Competitor names are shown where they appear in the collected examples.
Recorded AI questions and answers
Recorded examples from the scan. Each card pairs a shopper’s prompt with an excerpt from the AI response.
Google AI Overviews
The question asked
Best fashion sunglasses US
From the recorded answer
Affordable & Trendy Labels: Brands like Blenders Eyewear and WMP Eyewear offer polarized, mid-century or modern sport-fashion aesthetics starting around $50-$60.[]( …
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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 11 October 2026
Top fashion sunglasses in the US combine iconic designer heritage, crystal clarity, and trending silhouettes like retro rectangles, oversized cat-eyes, and bold 90s-inspired frames.
### Top Fashion & Designer Sunglasses Brands
- Ray-Ban: A timeless global standard known for classic Wayfarers and Aviators that never go out of style.
- Maui Jim: Celebrated for vibrant color-boosting polarized optics and lightweight, comfortable frames like the [Maui Jim Starfish ]( and [Maui Jim Lotus ](
- Versace: Famous for statement luxury and bold 90s hip-hop inspired frames like the [Versace VE4361 ]( featuring the signature gold Medusa emblem.
- Tom Ford & Gucci: Leading high-fashion houses providing sleek, oversized, and architecturally distinct acetate or metal frames.
- Affordable & Trendy Labels: Brands like Blenders Eyewear and WMP Eyewear offer polarized, mid-century or modern sport-fashion aesthetics starting around $50-$60.
- Where to Shop: Major online platforms like Fashion Eyewear US, Sunglass Hut, and GlassesUSA stock wide selections of designer and prescription sunnies.
If you'd like to narrow down the right pair, let me know:
- Are you looking for men's, women's, or unisex styles?
- What is your budget (e.g., under $60 vs. designer $250+)?
- Do you prefer a specific frame shape (aviator, cat-eye, rectangle, oversized)?
ChatGPT
The question asked
Best value sunglasses US
From the recorded answer
$50-70* | Blenders Eyewear polarized models | More polished styling with good outdoor performance.
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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 27 September 2026
If you mean best value sunglasses in the US (price vs quality), these are strong picks by budget: GearLab NBC News
Budget | Pick | Why it's a good value
--- | --- | ---
$15-30 | Goodr OG Polarized | Excellent everyday value: polarized lenses, UV protection, lightweight, good for driving/walking/running. NBC News
$20-35 | Knockaround Premiums / Fast Lanes | Durable frames, polarized options, casual style; a good “lose them without crying” pair. GearLab
$20-ish | Sungait Polarized Rectangular | Surprisingly good optics and metal frame features for the price. GearLab
$50-70 | Blenders Eyewear polarized models | More polished styling with good outdoor performance.
$80-100 on sale | Ray-Ban polarized Wayfarer | More about classic style and long-term appeal; deals can bring pricing down.
$150+ (performance) | Maui Jim / Costa Del Mar | Better lens quality and specialty use (water, fishing, glare-heavy environments). Travel + Leisure
### My value picks by use
- 🚗 Driving: Goodr OG Polarized or Knockaround Premiums NBC News GearLab
- 🏖️ Beach / boating: Spend more for better polarization (Maui Jim, Costa) Travel + Leisure
- 🥾 Hiking / outdoors: Goodr, Knockaround, or Suncloud-style polarized options GearLab
- 😎 One pair for most people: Goodr OG Polarized around the $30 range is hard to beat for value. Polarized Club
What matters most: get 100% UVA/UVB protection (often labeled UV400); polarization is mainly for reducing glare from roads, water, and snow-not a substitute for UV protection. Are They Polarized
If you tell me men's/women's, face shape, and budget (e.g., under $50 or under $100) I can narrow it down.
Perplexity
The question asked
Best new American sunglasses brands
From the recorded answer
Blenders Eyewear - San Diego brand focused on colorful, affordable, active-lifestyle sunglasses; a strong choice for exercise and casual outdoor use.
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 11 October 2026
Here are the best newer American sunglasses brands to know:
- Akila - Los Angeles-based, fashion-forward frames with bold shapes, strong colors, and frequent artist or brand collaborations. A top pick for distinctive everyday sunglasses.
- Raen - San Diego brand offering refined West Coast styles, polarized lenses, and relatively accessible pricing. Its Kwela was rated a top unisex polarized option.
- Caddis - Newer, design-conscious brand known for comfortable bio-based acetate frames and stylish sunglasses as well as readers.
- Elisa Johnson - Contemporary eyewear blending luxury and streetwear influences; especially good for oversized, glamorous silhouettes.
- Blenders Eyewear - San Diego brand focused on colorful, affordable, active-lifestyle sunglasses; a strong choice for exercise and casual outdoor use.
- Fuse Lenses - Good for technical, polarized eyewear and replacement lenses; its Egmont model was recognized for scratch resistance.
- Costa Del Mar - Established in Florida and especially strong for fishing, boating, and water glare, with highly regarded polarized lenses.
- American Optical - A heritage American maker worth considering if “new” means newly rediscovered: durable, classic aviator and outdoor styles with deep manufacturing history.
### Quick picks
- Best overall style: Akila
- Best understated everyday pair: Raen
- Best bold/fashion option: Elisa Johnson
- Best affordable active pair: Blenders
- Best for water and fishing: Costa Del Mar
- Best for readers plus sunglasses: Caddis
For maximum eye protection, choose lenses labeled 100% UVA/UVB protection; polarization reduces reflected glare but does not replace UV protection.
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Overall visibility combines answers within the published dates. Some market series accumulate scans from launch; others use four-scan cycles. A new cycle changes the scoring window, while individual scan history is retained. Compare the dates and sample sizes before comparing periods.
In the Found by Flux AI Visibility Index, Blenders Eyewear ranks #15 among 37 tracked brands for Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States (21 August 2026 – 11 October 2026). Its visibility is 1.4%. It was named in 55 of 4,046 AI answers across 25 of 150 tracked questions, averaging position 2.4 when mentioned.
Source: Found by Flux · ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Visibility measures mentions in this sample, not sales or recommendation quality.
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What is this brand’s AI Visibility Score?
Found by Flux records 1.4% AI visibility for Blenders Eyewear in Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States, measured over 21 August 2026 – 11 October 2026. It ranks #15 among 37 tracked brands.
How often does AI mention this brand?
Blenders Eyewear was named in 55 of 4,046 collected AI answers, across 25 of 150 tracked questions, for Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States (21 August 2026 – 11 October 2026). A mention can include a comparison or qualification; it is not necessarily a recommendation.
How is the AI Visibility Score calculated?
Found divides the number of collected answers naming Blenders Eyewear by all 4,046 answers in the published Eyewear & Sunglasses · United States sample, then multiplies by 100. The same question set is used across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. See the Found methodology for the scope and limitations.
