What AI says about Ahrefs

Data as of Oct 25, 2026Based on 13,541 AI responsesReviewed by

How we measure

ahrefs.com

AI summary

Ahrefs is a search engine optimization and competitive intelligence platform featuring tools like Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, and Content Explorer. It is regularly recommended for backlink analysis, competitor research, and tracking competitor content marketing efforts.

AhrefsThis page24%

Products

Mentioned in

24%

of AI answers about Ahrefs and its rivals · since Jul 5

The market map

SEO & Competitive Intelligence Tools

Mentioned in

  1. 1SemrushMentioned in 77%Avg. position 3.4
  2. 2AhrefsMentioned in 73%Avg. position 4.1
  3. 3SE RankingMentioned in 40%Avg. position 4.9
  4. 4Google Search ConsoleMentioned in 30%Avg. position 6.0
  5. 5SpyFuMentioned in 19%Avg. position 4.3
  6. 7ConductorMentioned in 11%Avg. position 3.8
  7. 7AccuRankerMentioned in 11%Avg. position 3.2
  8. 7SurferMentioned in 11%Avg. position 6.1
  9. 7SimilarWebMentioned in 11%Avg. position 5.3
  10. 7BrightEdgeMentioned in 10%Avg. position 3.3
  11. 7Screaming Frog SEO SpiderMentioned in 10%Avg. position 6.4
  12. 7MangoolsMentioned in 9%Avg. position 7.2
  13. 7seoClarityMentioned in 9%Avg. position 4.1
  14. 7BotifyMentioned in 9%Avg. position 5.3

Where Ahrefs ranks in AI

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Topics where AI mentions Ahrefs

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How AI describes Ahrefs

Common descriptions

excellent · useful · strong · brand radar · gold standard · comprehensive

Tone of AI’s statements about Ahrefs

  • Positive27%
  • Neutral70%
  • Mixed2%
  • Negative1%

Question: What’s the best AI-Overview content auditor for SEO teams?

Google AI ModeOct 25, 2026

Ahrefs: Integrates powerful crawling capabilities with dedicated AI Overview visibility tracking.

Google AI ModeSep 17, 2026

Ahrefs (Best for Backlink & Citation-Driven Audits): Ahrefs integrates AI Overview visibility reports directly into its ecosystem via features like Brand Radar.

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Question: Our website's organic traffic is stagnant. What's the best enterprise-level SEO software?

ChatGPT SearchOct 23, 2026

For most large organizations, I’d start by evaluating Semrush, Ahrefs, seoClarity, and Conductor.

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Where AI mentions Ahrefs

Position in answers

  • Named first9%
  • 2nd or 3rd21%
  • Later70%

Each engine’s share of its own answers across Ahrefs’s markets · since Jul 5

  • ChatGPT Search29%
  • Google AI Mode22%

Insights for Ahrefs

Since Jul 5

  • Gap between platforms: The platform gap for Ahrefs in SEO & Competitive Intelligence Tools narrowed to 10.9 points, ChatGPT Search ahead

    ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search80%Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode69%

  • Gap between platforms: A 17.2-point platform gap for Ahrefs in AI Search Visibility Analytics Tools

    Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode28%ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search11%

Compare Ahrefs

Sources AI cites

ahrefs.com 26%Other sites 74%

The page AI cites most for Ahrefs

ahrefs.com faviconahrefs.comHome page (opens in a new tab)2%of answers