Brand record · 2 ledgers
Ahrefs , according to AI
updated 2026-09-21As of 2026-09-21, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity recommend Ahrefs in 2 of the categories we track — its best position is #1 in Best SEO Tool.
CategoryRankChatGPTGeminiPerplexityΔ wk
- Best SEO Tool#15/55/50/5—
- Best Analytics Tools for Website#171/50/50/58
What the engines say, this week
ChatGPT
- “excellent for SEO analysis and competitor tracking.”
- “comprehensive keyword research and backlink tracking capabilities.”
- “robust backlink analysis and keyword research features.”
Gemini
- “best for analyzing competitor traffic, keywords, and comprehensive backlink analysis.”
- “excels in backlink analysis, keyword research, competitor analysis, and site audits.”
- “excellent for backlink analysis, competitor traffic, and content ideas.”
sources the engines cite
technologyadvice.combacklinko.comsurferseo.comonelittleweb.comzapier.comtargetinternet.comlucidly.aesaleshive.commadx.digitaltheretailexec.compangea.appgoogle.com
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Positions come from our weekly sampling: each category is asked to ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity five times; n/5 = how many runs named Ahrefs. Placement is never for sale. Full methodology.