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Ahrefs scores 64 out of 100 overall, with ChatGPT putting it highest at 70, Gemini at 68, Claude at 64, and Perplexity trailing at 56. It shows up in 67 of 76 answers across the board, which is a solid showing. It's named in every answer to questions about keyword research, data accuracy, all-in-one SEO platforms, beginner-friendly tools, and free or low-cost options — 4 of 4 each time. The one gap: it's never mentioned as a pick for local businesses trying to rank on Google Maps.
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Who's talking about you
| assistant | score | named in, this week | usual spot, this week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 70 | 95% of answers | #3.4 |
| Claude | 64 | 90% of answers | #3.7 |
| Gemini | 68 | 94% of answers | #3.5 |
| Perplexity | 56 | 75% of answers | #3.2 |
Questions you win
| question | named in | best spot |
|---|---|---|
| What are the best SEO tools? | 4 of 4 | #1 |
| Which SEO software do professionals actually use? | 4 of 4 | #1 |
| What are the best free or low-cost SEO tools? | 4 of 4 | #1 |
| What are the top SEO tools in 2026? | 4 of 4 | #1 |
| What's the best tool for keyword research? | 4 of 4 | #1 |
| Which tool is best for backlink analysis and finding link building opportunities? | 4 of 4 | #1 |
| What's the best tool to track whether my brand shows up in AI answers like ChatGPT? | 3 of 3 | #1 |
| Which tool is best for seeing what keywords my competitors rank for? | 3 of 3 | #1 |
| What's the best all-in-one SEO platform right now? | 4 of 4 | #2 |
| Which SEO tools have the most accurate data? | 4 of 4 | #2 |
| What's the best SEO tool for a solo founder with no SEO experience? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| What SEO tools should a beginner start with? | 4 of 4 | #3 |
| What's the best SEO tool for a Shopify or ecommerce store? | 4 of 4 | #3 |
| What are the best SEO tools for a small business? | 3 of 3 | #5 |
| What's the best SEO tool for an agency managing lots of clients? | 3 of 4 | #2 |
| Which SEO tool gives the most value for the money? | 3 of 4 | #3 |
| What's the best rank tracker for monitoring my Google positions every day? | 3 of 4 | #3 |
| What's the best tool to run a technical SEO audit of my website? | 3 of 4 | #3 |
| What tool should I use to optimize blog posts so they rank? | 3 of 4 | #6 |
Questions you lose
| question | who got named instead |
|---|---|
| What's the best SEO tool for a local business that wants to rank on Google Maps? | BrightLocal, Local Falcon, Whitespark |
In their words
- ChatGPT“Best alternative for SEO-heavy users: Ahrefs — great if you also care a lot about backlinks and content opportunities.”
- Claude“Ahrefs — Drop a competitor's domain into Site Explorer → Organic Keywords to see everything they rank for, with position, volume, and estimated traffic.”
- Gemini“Ahrefs”
Closest rivals
- Ahrefs vs Semrush63
- Ahrefs vs Google Search Console53
- Ahrefs vs SE Ranking30
- Ahrefs vs Screaming Frog29
- Ahrefs vs Google Analytics21
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