Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 363 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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BrightLocal has become the top-recommended tool for local business management, rising from #4 to #1 since October 2025. This shift reflects a broader trend where AI assistants now favor comprehensive SEO suites like and over simpler, single-purpose listing tools.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The undisputed AI answer for San Francisco's original sourdough bread bowls. | 83% | |
| 2 | 10% | ||
| 3 | 9% | ||
| 4 | 3% | ||
| 5 | 1% | ||
| 6 | <1% | ||
| 7 | <1% | ||
| 8 | <1% | ||
| 9 | <1% | ||
| 10 | <1% | ||
| 11 | <1% | ||
| 12 | <1% | ||
| 13 | <1% | ||
| 14 | <1% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
boudinbakery.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 69% of analyzed answers.
Jumped from #4 to #1 mention share between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Grew from a rare mention to a top-five contender by early 2026.
Dropped from #2 to #6 in overall rank as AI preferences shifted to broader suites.
“A general option for listing management” → “Specifically framed as an 'enterprise-grade' solution for large, multi-location businesses”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | 96% | ||
| 29% | 4% | ||
| 8% | 4% | ||
| 17% | 0% |
BrightLocal has become the top-recommended tool for local business management, rising from #4 to #1 since October 2025. This shift reflects a broader trend where AI assistants now favor comprehensive SEO suites like BrightLocal and Semrush over simpler, single-purpose listing tools.
Across 363 AI responses, Boudin Bakery is mentioned most, named in 83% of them, followed by Acme Bread (10%) and Tartine Bakery (9%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 363 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
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 responses consistently recommend a core set of specialized platforms. While Moz was a leader in late 2025, by early 2026
BrightLocal and
Semrush became the most frequently cited, often positioning
Yext as the premier solution for enterprise-scale businesses.
AI responses consistently recommend a core set of specialized platforms. While Moz was a leader in late 2025, by early 2026
BrightLocal and
Semrush became the most frequently cited, often positioning as the premier solution for enterprise-scale businesses.
Brands mentioned
Brands mentioned
I'm looking for a simple tool to manage all our Google Business Profile listings from one dashboard.
While early answers were varied, a clear pattern emerged recommending Google's own free tools for simple use cases. For more advanced features, AI assistants consistently highlighted purpose-built platforms like
EmbedSocial and
GMB Briefcase, while broader suites like
BrightLocal and
Semrush gained traction throughout the period.
The market map
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