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AI Search Index · 2026-10-19 · US, English
SEO tools: what AI engines recommend
Prompt: "What are the best SEO tools for keyword research and rank tracking?". Semrush was named first by 4 of 4 engines. Named by all four: Semrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking. Not mentioned by any engine: Screaming Frog, Ubersuggest.
Brand scorecard
| Brand | Mentioned by | Avg. position when mentioned | Own site cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semrush | 4 / 4 | 1.0 | 1 / 4 |
| Ahrefs | 4 / 4 | 2.0 | 1 / 4 |
| SE Ranking | 4 / 4 | 3.0 | 1 / 4 |
| Moz | 2 / 4 | 4.0 | 1 / 4 |
| Screaming Frog | 0 / 4 | - | 0 / 4 |
| Ubersuggest | 0 / 4 | - | 0 / 4 |
Answer by engine
ChatGPT
Model: gpt-6 · 638 words
Named first: Semrush
Tracked brands, in order: Semrush > Ahrefs > SE Ranking > Moz
Other brands named: Google Search Console
Cited domains (8): technologyadvice.com, semrush.com, ahrefs.com, help.seranking.com, dc8hdnsmzapvm.cloudfront.net, seranking.com, moz.com, search.google.com
Perplexity
Model: sonar · 402 words
Named first: Semrush
Tracked brands, in order: Semrush > Ahrefs > SE Ranking > Moz
Cited domains (7): seo.com, zapier.com, gizmodo.com, keyword.com, trafficthinktank.com, techbullion.com, factors.ai
Gemini
Model: 3.5 Flash-Lite · 624 words
Named first: Semrush
Tracked brands, in order: Semrush > Ahrefs > SE Ranking
Cited domains (6): trafficthinktank.com, zapier.com, seoboost.com, yotpo.com, marketermilk.com, searchatlas.com
Google AI Mode
Model: google-ai-mode · 334 words
Named first: Semrush
Tracked brands, in order: Semrush > Ahrefs > SE Ranking
Cited domains (1): onelittleweb.com
Most-cited domains in this category
zapier.com (2), trafficthinktank.com (2), ahrefs.com (1), technologyadvice.com (1), search.google.com (1), seranking.com (1), help.seranking.com (1), dc8hdnsmzapvm.cloudfront.net (1)
FAQ
Which seo tools does ChatGPT recommend?
Asked "What are the best SEO tools for keyword research and rank tracking?" on 2026-10-19 (US), ChatGPT named Semrush first, then Ahrefs, SE Ranking, Moz.
Do AI engines agree on the best seo tools?
Semrush was named first by 4 of 4 engines. Named by all four: Semrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking. Not mentioned by any engine: Screaming Frog, Ubersuggest.
One prompt, one run per engine, so treat this as a snapshot. Method, all categories and the CSV: AI Search Index.
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