Across 13 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 8 November 2026, South Cali's single-scan score moved from 0.0% to 0.4%, up 0.4 percentage points. Latest recorded scan 0.4% on 8 November 2026; combined-window score 0.2%.
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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 0.2% over 21 August – 8 November 2026, measured across every answer in that window — a different sample from any single row below.
Scan date
Single-scan score
21 August 2026
0.0%
24 August 2026
0.0%
30 August 2026
0.0%
6 September 2026
0.0%
13 September 2026
0.0%
20 September 2026
0.0%
27 September 2026
0.0%
4 October 2026
0.9%
11 October 2026
0.2%
18 October 2026
0.4%
25 October 2026
0.0%
1 November 2026
0.0%
8 November 2026
0.4%
Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.
Visibility across AI platforms
Share of answers naming this brand
ChatGPT
0.0%
Perplexity
0.5%
AI Overviews
0.0%
21 August – 8 November 2026 (scans 1–13)
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It appears in 0.5% of collected Perplexity answers and 0.0% of Google AI Overviews answers: a difference of 0.5 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.
Named across 7 of 150 questions.
South Cali appears in at least one collected answer to 4.7% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 0.2% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.
Across 13 published scans, visibility ranged from 0.0% to 0.9%. The latest scan was 0.4% on 8 November 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 Australian alternative to Ray-Ban
Best Australian eyewear brand comparisons
Best Australian sunglasses for summer
Best cheap sunglasses that don't look cheap Australia
Best polarised sunglasses Australia
Best sunglasses brands Australia
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 Australian eyewear labels (Le Specs, AM Eyewear, Quay Australia)
Best independent sunglasses brands Australia (Pacifico Optical, Quay Australia, AM Eyewear)
Best boutique eyewear brands Australia (AM Eyewear, Pared Eyewear, Quay Australia)
What sunglasses brands do Australians actually wear (Le Specs, Quay Australia, Bailey Nelson)
Best Australian eyewear brands (AM Eyewear, Le Specs, Bailey Nelson)
Best Australian sunglasses brands (Le Specs, Good Citizens, Quay Australia)
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.
Perplexity
The question asked
Best sunglasses brands Australia
From the recorded answer
| Budget Australian option | South Cali | Affordable styles with polarised lenses and UV400 protection. | …
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 8 November 2026
The best sunglasses brands in Australia depend on your priorities:
| Best for | Brand | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall Australian style | Le Specs | Fashion-forward designs at relatively accessible prices; a long-established Australian brand. |
| Affordable, trendy frames | Quay Australia | Bold, social-media-friendly styles with a broad range of shapes. |
| Australian-made craftsmanship | AM Eyewear | Handcrafted Australian frames with distinctive, individual designs. |
| Sports and outdoor use | Oakley | Strong performance eyewear, especially for cycling, running, golf and water sports. |
| Premium Australian design | OTIS | Known for premium construction and mineral-glass lenses that offer strong scratch resistance. |
| Minimalist luxury | Vehla | Clean, unisex silhouettes and understated styling. |
| Polarised everyday sunglasses | Maui Jim | Excellent lens technology and glare reduction, particularly useful around beaches and water. |
| Classic, dependable styles | Ray-Ban | Wide selection of iconic aviators, Wayfarers and other timeless frames. |
| Luxury designer fashion | Gucci, Prada or Oliver Peoples | Strong choices for statement frames or refined, premium styling. |
| Budget Australian option | South Cali | Affordable styles with polarised lenses and UV400 protection. |
Best short list: choose Le Specs for value and fashion, AM Eyewear or OTIS for Australian design, Oakley for sport, and Maui Jim for premium polarised lenses.
For Australian conditions, prioritise lenses labelled UV400 or 100% UVA/UVB protection; polarisation is especially useful for reducing reflected glare from roads, water and sand.
Excerpts from collected AI answers. AI claims are evidence of the response, not verified brand facts.
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This is a sample of AI responses. Answers vary by platform and date; visibility does not measure sales or product quality.
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, South Cali ranks #36 among 39 tracked brands for Eyewear & Sunglasses · Australia (21 August – 8 November 2026). Its visibility is 0.2%. It was named in 9 of 5,841 AI answers across 7 of 150 tracked questions, averaging position 4.6 when mentioned.
Source: Found by Flux · ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Visibility measures mentions in this sample, not sales or recommendation quality.
The scores, explained.
The scope, scores and comparisons behind this brand profile.
What is this brand’s AI Visibility Score?
Found by Flux records 0.2% AI visibility for South Cali in Eyewear & Sunglasses · Australia, measured over 21 August – 8 November 2026. It ranks #36 among 39 tracked brands.
How often does AI mention this brand?
South Cali was named in 9 of 5,841 collected AI answers, across 7 of 150 tracked questions, for Eyewear & Sunglasses · Australia (21 August – 8 November 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 South Cali by all 5,841 answers in the published Eyewear & Sunglasses · Australia 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.
