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Ahrefs ranks #2 of 63 in seo tools in the week of 12 October 2026, with a visibility score of 62 across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity. It was named in 82% of the answers we sampled.
sampled: 3 of 4 assistants this week
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 | 85% of answers | #2.6 |
| Claude | 62 | 90% of answers | #4.3 |
| Gemini | not sampled this week | ||
| Perplexity | 54 | 70% of answers | #3.5 |
Questions you win
| question | named in | best spot |
|---|---|---|
| What are the top SEO tools in 2026? | 3 of 3 | #1 |
| What's the best tool for keyword research? | 3 of 3 | #1 |
| Which tool is best for backlink analysis and finding link building opportunities? | 3 of 3 | #1 |
| Which tool is best for seeing what keywords my competitors rank for? | 3 of 3 | #1 |
| What are the best alternatives to Semrush? | 3 of 3 | #1 |
| What are the best SEO tools? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| What's the best all-in-one SEO platform right now? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| Which SEO software do professionals actually use? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| What are the best free or low-cost SEO tools? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| Which SEO tool gives the most value for the money? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| Which SEO tools have the most accurate data? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| What's the best SEO tool for a Shopify or ecommerce store? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| What's the best tool to track whether my brand shows up in AI answers like ChatGPT? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| What are the best alternatives to Google Search Console? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| What are the best alternatives to SE Ranking? | 3 of 3 | #2 |
| What are the best SEO tools for a small business? | 3 of 3 | #3 |
| What SEO tools should a beginner start with? | 3 of 3 | #4 |
| What's the best SEO tool for an agency managing lots of clients? | 2 of 3 | #2 |
| What's the best SEO tool for a solo founder with no SEO experience? | 2 of 3 | #2 |
| What are the best alternatives to Screaming Frog? | 2 of 3 | #5 |
| What's the best tool to run a technical SEO audit of my website? | 1 of 3 | #2 |
| What tool should I use to optimize blog posts so they rank? | 1 of 3 | #2 |
| What's the best rank tracker for monitoring my Google positions every day? | 1 of 3 | #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 |
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In their words
- ChatGPT“For a free option, start with LibreCrawl or Ahrefs Webmaster Tools.”
- Claude“Also available free via Ahrefs Webmaster Tools for sites you verify ownership of — probably the best free option available.”
- Perplexity“The strongest options are Semrush, Ahrefs, Moz Pro, Serpstat, Mangools, and SpyFu.”
Closest rivals
- Ahrefs vs Semrush65
- Ahrefs vs Google Search Console55
- Ahrefs vs Screaming Frog28
- Ahrefs vs SE Ranking28
- Ahrefs vs Google Analytics23
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