MEASURED 3 NOVEMBER 2026
Does AI recommend Ahrefs?
AI answers named Ahrefs in 26 of 30 answers to neutral buyer questions about SEO tools, measured 3 November 2026.
Ahrefs in SEO tools
Named in26 of 30
Own site cited in3 of 30
Place among 8 tracked brands2
By question
| Question | Answers naming Ahrefs |
|---|---|
| What is the best SEO tool for a small business? | 4 of 5 |
| What is the best SEO tool for a large enterprise? | 3 of 5 |
| Which SEO tool offers the best value for money? | 5 of 5 |
| Which SEO tool is the easiest to set up and use? | 4 of 5 |
| What are the top SEO tools to consider in 2026? | 5 of 5 |
| Which SEO tool do experts recommend most often? | 5 of 5 |
By AI source
| AI source | Answers naming Ahrefs |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 5 of 6 |
| Gemini | 6 of 6 |
| Google AI Mode | 5 of 6 |
| Claude | 6 of 6 |
| Perplexity | 4 of 6 |
Compared with: Semrush (29 of 30), Google Search Console (25 of 30), SE Ranking (16 of 30), Screaming Frog (15 of 30). See the full SEO tools leaderboard.
How to read thisWe asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode, Claude and Perplexity the 6 buyer questions below on 3 November 2026, in English, for an audience in the United States. None of the questions names a brand. "Named" means the answer's text mentions the brand, and "cited" means the answer links to the brand's own website. We count only the brands listed here, so other companies may also have been named. AI answers vary from run to run, so treat small differences as ties. IndexHalo isn't affiliated with these companies, and they did not take part.
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