Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,008 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
GitHub Copilot currently maintains the top position in this ranking with a mention rate of 56.25%. Contested closely by
Cursor, the market for AI code and content assistants remains highly competitive as both tools capture the same share of audience attention.
AI Code and Content Assistants
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36% | ||
| 2 | 31% | ||
| 3 | 30% | ||
| 4 | 30% | ||
| 5 | AI-native editor rapidly gaining traction for agentic multi-file refactoring. | 27% | |
| 6 | Top-tier choice for generating technical slide decks from project documentation. | 21% | |
| 7 | 20% | ||
| 8 | 20% | ||
| 9 | Known for reliable autocomplete with a strong privacy-first local focus. | 18% | |
| 10 | Terminal-based pair programmer increasingly favored for voice-to-code integration. | 14% | |
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | 10% | ||
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 8% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 7% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 5% | ||
| 22 | 5% | ||
| 23 | 5% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews show significant divergence in ranking priorities, particularly for specialized assistants like Aider and Canva.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 45% of analyzed answers.
dropped from #3 to #13 in this ranking since October 2025
rose from #16 to #2 in this ranking since October 2025
went from not ranked to #3 in this ranking by August 2026
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45% | 48% | ||
| 39% | 33% | ||
| 20% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 18% | ||
| 18% | 21% |
The two models disagree most about Beautiful.ai (ChatGPT #8, Google #24).
Across 1,008 AI responses, GitHub is mentioned most, named in 36% of them, followed by Anthropic (31%) and Microsoft (30%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,008 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI tools for slide generation evolved from generic deck creators to developer-native tools that ingest Markdown and documentation. ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews consistently recommend
Gamma for its versatility, while specialized tools like
Slidebook and
FlashDocs gained traction for their deep integration with technical project structures.
AI tools for slide generation evolved from generic deck creators to developer-native tools that ingest Markdown and documentation. ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews consistently recommend
Gamma for its versatility, while specialized tools like
Slidebook and gained traction for their deep integration with technical project structures.
Recommendations shifted from prioritizing basic autocompletion toward repo-level awareness and agentic behavior. Platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode emphasized that productivity gain is now tied to a tool's capacity for multi-file editing and automated testing rather than just code suggestion quality.
Recommendations shifted from prioritizing basic autocompletion toward repo-level awareness and agentic behavior. Platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode emphasized that productivity gain is now tied to a tool's capacity for multi-file editing and automated testing rather than just code suggestion quality.