Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 177 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Windy holds a narrow lead over Carrot Weather for detailed map visualizations and wind tracking. For users connecting to their own personal weather stations, Ambient Weather is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | detailed, customizable map layers for wind, rain, and storm tracking | detailed, customizable map layers for wind, rain, and storm tracking | 45% |
| 2 | customizable forecasts paired with a humorous interface and multiple data sources | customizable forecasts paired with a humorous interface and multiple data sources | 35% |
| 3 | general forecast accuracy, broad utility, and severe storm alerts | general forecast accuracy, broad utility, and severe storm alerts | 32% |
| 4 | professional-grade, ad-free NEXRAD Level 3 radar data | professional-grade, ad-free NEXRAD Level 3 radar data | 32% |
| 5 | fast-loading, animated, high-definition Doppler radar loops | fast-loading, animated, high-definition Doppler radar loops | 29% |
| 6 | a completely free, ad-free general weather app with clean design | a completely free, ad-free general weather app with clean design | 29% |
| 7 | hyperlocal neighborhood microclimate data via personal weather station networks | hyperlocal neighborhood microclimate data via personal weather station networks | 29% |
| 8 | general forecast accuracy and precise rain-timing alerts via MinuteCast | general forecast accuracy and precise rain-timing alerts via MinuteCast | 23% |
| 9 | pulling and monitoring data directly from personal home weather stations | pulling and monitoring data directly from personal home weather stations | 18% |
| 10 | hardware integration and personal weather station data feeds | hardware integration and personal weather station data feeds | 16% |
| 11 | 13% | ||
| 12 | 12% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | 10% |
Weeks of Aug 10 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Weather Underground, 10% on ChatGPT Search and 48% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy | 40% | 51% | |
| Carrot Weather | 28% | 43% | |
| The Weather Channel | 33% | 30% | |
| RadarScope | 24% | 39% | |
| MyRadar | 20% | 39% | |
| Weawow | 16% | 43% | |
| Weather Underground | 10% | 48% | |
| AccuWeather | 21% | 24% | |
| Ambient Weather | 18% | 18% | |
| Davis Instruments | 19% | 14% |
51% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, pcmag.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 6
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