The top three brands captured 21.2% of direct mentions in NFT Marketplaces, Tokens, and Tools.
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Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 4,277 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
NFT Marketplaces, Tokens, and Tools
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Blur has cemented its position as the top NFT marketplace recommended by AI assistants, with a strong focus on professional traders. This shift has displaced former leader , which is now more frequently recommended for beginners and for its vast selection of assets.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The largest marketplace, often suggested for its wide selection and beginner-friendly safeguards. | 34% | |
| 2 | The go-to marketplace for pro traders, offering zero fees and incentives. | 27% | |
| 3 | 25% | ||
| 4 | Frequently cited for its community-driven governance token, RARI. | 22% | |
| 5 | A top choice for cross-chain trading, especially strong on the | 20% | |
| 6 | 13% | ||
| 7 | 12% | ||
| 8 | 12% | ||
| 9 | 11% | ||
| 10 | 11% | ||
| 11 | A protocol for creating tokens that track NFT floor prices. | 10% | |
| 12 | 10% | ||
| 13 | The primary token for exposure to the | 9% | |
| 14 | The recommended pro-trading marketplace for the | 8% | |
| 15 | 8% | ||
| 16 | 8% | ||
| 17 | 7% | ||
| 18 | 7% | ||
| 19 | Consistently mentioned for its 'Blue-Chip' NFT Index Fund for diversified exposure. | 6% | |
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 5% | ||
| 22 | 5% | ||
| 23 | 5% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Fell from the #1 to #2 rank between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026, losing ground to Blur.
Rose from #11 to #1 in mention rank between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from #2 to #4 in overall mentions between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“a Solana-native marketplace expanding its reach” → “the leading choice for unified, multi-chain trading”
Emerged as a top-5 cited brand by Mar 2026 after being absent in late 2025.
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32% | 33% | ||
| 27% | 30% | ||
| 13% | 16% | ||
| 16% | 10% | ||
| 13% | 16% |
The two models disagree most about Zora (ChatGPT #14, Google #23) and Bitwise Blue-Chip NFT Index Fund (ChatGPT #16, Google #24).
Sources AI cited
medium.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 34% of analyzed answers.
Share of direct mentions
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Direct mentions
Direct leader mentions
Blur has cemented its position as the top NFT marketplace recommended by AI assistants, with a strong focus on professional traders. This shift has displaced former leader OpenSea, which is now more frequently recommended for beginners and for its vast selection of assets.
Across 4,277 AI responses, OpenSea is mentioned most, named in 34% of them, followed by Blur (27%) and Ethereum (25%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 4,277 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 note that no single, perfect "aggregator token" exists. However, Blur and its
token are most frequently recommended as the closest match, due to the platform's built-in aggregator functionality and trader incentives.
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