Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 351 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Discord is the top platform AI assistants recommend for discovering online communities. This leadership emerges as AI models have significantly shifted their approach to sensitive queries, moving from outright refusal to providing risky options framed by strong disclaimers.
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The foundational platform for niche discussions, though its top ranking has softened. | 63% | |
| 2 | Top recommendation for finding real-time, interest-based communities and chat servers. | 56% | |
| 3 | 29% | ||
| 4 | Often suggested as a large, question-and-answer based community discovery platform. | 28% | |
| 5 | 26% | ||
| 6 | Cited as a specialized tool for analyzing subreddit conversation trends. | 21% | |
| 7 | 21% | ||
| 8 | 21% | ||
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | 16% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | 15% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | 12% | ||
| 15 | 11% | ||
| 16 | 10% | ||
| 17 | 10% | ||
| 18 | 10% | ||
| 19 | 9% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 5% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 63% of analyzed answers.
Fell from #1 (71%) to #2 (36%) in Mention share between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Rose from #2 (12%) to #1 (43%) in Mention share between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Emerged in Nov 2025 and has since dominated its prompt, becoming the #4 brand overall.
“Initially unmentioned as AI models refused to answer the prompt.” → “Listed as a marketplace option but with strong warnings about violating ToS.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9% | 62% | ||
| 41% | 0% | ||
| 18% | 48% | ||
| 41% | 10% | ||
| 41% | 14% |
Across 351 AI responses, Reddit is mentioned most, named in 63% of them, followed by Discord (56%) and Meta (29%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 351 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 responses consistently recommend large platforms like Reddit and
Discord for general community discovery. Starting in early 2026, answers began including more specialized tools like
GummySearch and private community platforms like
Circle, showing a more nuanced understanding of different user needs.
What’s the best community discovery tool for legit threads to join?
AI responses consistently recommend large platforms like Reddit and
Discord for general community discovery. Starting in early 2026, answers began including more specialized tools like
GummySearch and private community platforms like , showing a more nuanced understanding of different user needs.
Since November 2025, AI responses to this prompt have been highly consistent. Nearly all answers lead with GrowthHackers, (specifically r/GrowthHacking), and as the top destinations, with communities often added for real-time discussion.
Brands mentioned
Where can I find the best online communities and forums to learn from other growth hackers?
Since November 2025, AI responses to this prompt have been highly consistent. Nearly all answers lead with GrowthHackers,
Reddit (specifically r/GrowthHacking), and
Indie Hackers as the top destinations, with
Slack communities often added for real-time discussion.