Michaels vs Staples: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it lists and first about equally often.

Listed first when AI names both

MichaelsMichaels: 45%StaplesStaples: 55%

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

About even4Staples named more4

Staples named more

About even4

Only Michaels is ranked in12

Only Staples is ranked in12

What people ask AI about Michaels and Staples

Michaels listed firstStaples listed first
  1. I'm a Teacher and I'm spending too much of my own money on supplies. Where can I find the best teacher discounts?Level

Who AI mentions first

Michaels listed firstStaples listed first
  • ChatGPTMichaels listed first: 40%Staples listed first: 60%
  • Google AI ModeMichaels listed first: 52%Staples listed first: 48%

Also named alongside Michaels and Staples

  1. Office Depot77%
  2. Target75%
  3. JOANN58%
  4. OfficeMax52%
  5. DonorsChoose42%
  6. Apple37%
  7. Barnes & Noble35%
  8. ID.me32%
  9. Amazon27%
  10. Microsoft27%
  11. Blick Art Materials25%
  12. Walmart23%

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