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Google Trends
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Google Trends scores a modest 9 out of 100 overall, with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini each giving it 10 and Perplexity just behind at 9. It shows up in 15 of 76 answers across the SEO tools category, mostly when the question is about keyword research or free tools to get started with — it was named in all 4 answers for "best tool for keyword research" and "best free or low-cost SEO tools," and 3 of 4 for beginner picks. It doesn't come up for technical audits, data accuracy, local SEO, or daily rank tracking, where it's named in 0 of the answers.
Who's talking about you
| assistant | score | named in, this week | usual spot, this week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 10 | 21% of answers | #8.0 |
| Claude | 10 | 25% of answers | #10.8 |
| Gemini | 10 | 18% of answers | #6.7 |
| Perplexity | 9 | 15% of answers | #6.0 |
Questions you win
| question | named in | best spot |
|---|---|---|
| What are the best free or low-cost SEO tools? | 4 of 4 | #4 |
| What's the best tool for keyword research? | 4 of 4 | #5 |
| What SEO tools should a beginner start with? | 3 of 4 | #6 |
| What are the top SEO tools in 2026? | 2 of 4 | #11 |
| What tool should I use to optimize blog posts so they rank? | 1 of 4 | #9 |
| What are the best SEO tools? | 1 of 4 | #15 |
Questions you lose
| question | who got named instead |
|---|---|
| What's the best all-in-one SEO platform right now? | Semrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking |
| Which SEO software do professionals actually use? | Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Semrush |
| What are the best SEO tools for a small business? | Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Business Profile |
| Which SEO tool gives the most value for the money? | SE Ranking, Semrush, Ahrefs |
| What's the best SEO tool for an agency managing lots of clients? | Semrush, SE Ranking, Ahrefs |
| Which SEO tools have the most accurate data? | Ahrefs, Google Search Console, Google Analytics |
| What's the best rank tracker for monitoring my Google positions every day? | AccuRanker, SE Ranking, Semrush |
| Which tool is best for backlink analysis and finding link building opportunities? | Ahrefs, Semrush, Majestic |
| What's the best tool to run a technical SEO audit of my website? | Screaming Frog, Semrush, Google Search Console |
| What's the best SEO tool for a local business that wants to rank on Google Maps? | BrightLocal, Local Falcon, Whitespark |
| What's the best SEO tool for a Shopify or ecommerce store? | TinyIMG, Google Search Console, Ahrefs |
| What's the best tool to track whether my brand shows up in AI answers like ChatGPT? | Ahrefs |
| What's the best SEO tool for a solo founder with no SEO experience? | Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Semrush |
| Which tool is best for seeing what keywords my competitors rank for? | Semrush, Ahrefs, SpyFu |
In their words
- ChatGPT“If budget is tight, start with Google Search Console + Keyword Planner + Google Trends, then upgrade to Semrush or Ahrefs once SEO is a serious growth channel.”
- Claude“Google Trends — for seasonality and comparing relative interest over time.”
- Gemini“Google Trends: Essential for seeing if a keyword is growing or dying over time, and for checking seasonal trends.”
Closest rivals
- Google Trends vs Bing Webmaster Tools9
- Google Trends vs Clearscope9
- Google Trends vs BrightLocal8
- Google Trends vs PageSpeed Insights8
- Google Trends vs Ubersuggest8
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