Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 88 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | reliable unmanaged switches, adapters, and routers for home networks | reliable unmanaged switches, adapters, and routers for home networks | 81% |
| 2 | cable modems and combination modem-router units | cable modems and combination modem-router units | 45% |
| 3 | budget-friendly home Wi-Fi routers and powerline adapters | budget-friendly home Wi-Fi routers and powerline adapters | 39% |
| 4 | cable modem options paired alongside traditional market choices | cable modem options paired alongside traditional market choices | 28% |
| 5 | business access points frequently recommended ahead of alternatives | business access points frequently recommended ahead of alternatives | 19% |
| 6 | cable modems often cited together with SURFboard devices | cable modems often cited together with SURFboard devices | 18% |
| 7 | compact unmanaged network switches for small office setups | compact unmanaged network switches for small office setups | 10% |
| 8 | durable unmanaged switches for home and office networking | durable unmanaged switches for home and office networking | 6% |
| 9 | remotely managed network switches and business connectivity gear | remotely managed network switches and business connectivity gear | 5% |
| 10 | unmanaged desktop network switches for everyday ethernet expansion | unmanaged desktop network switches for everyday ethernet expansion | 3% |
| 11 | 3% | ||
| 12 | 2% | ||
| 13 | 2% | ||
| 14 | 2% | ||
| 15 | 1% |
Weeks of Jul 27 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: Arris, 32% on ChatGPT Search and 5% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear | 77% | 84% | |
| SURFboard | 50% | 41% | |
| TP-Link | 34% | 43% | |
| Hitron | 32% | 25% | |
| TP-Link EAP | 14% | 25% | |
| Arris | 32% | 5% | |
| TRENDnet | 11% | 9% | |
| Netgear ProSAFE | 2% | 9% | |
| Netgear Insight | 7% | 2% | |
| D-Link | 5% | 2% |
9% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. modemguides.com, tomsguide.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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