BrightLocal: AI Visibility Report
When buyers ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini about rank tracking, BrightLocal ranks #8 of 15, a Visibility Score of 19 in Rank Tracking .
These rankings are measured from what the three models know from training, not a live web search. The live-web grounded surface is rolling out across the index. Methodology.
One race, rank 8, and barely converting on feature questions.
Where it wins. BrightLocal earns a 28% mention rate in Rank Tracking, which keeps it on the board in a 15-tool field. Feature-led prompts are the one prompt type where it registers at all.
Where it loses. A 5.6% first-pick rate means buyers hear the name but choose AccuRanker, Semrush, or Ahrefs instead. The AI models have no material to draw on for use-case fit, enterprise, or budget conversations, so BrightLocal drops out of those buying moments entirely.
AI-generated analysis of the September 2026 measurements.
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ChatGPT 
Claude 
Gemini Being named is not the same as being recommended. Each mention is graded endorsed (a strong pick), listed (a neutral option), or caveated (named with a reservation).
Share of each theme's answers that mention BrightLocal. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Use-case fit · Enterprise pick · Budget & alternatives
Share of BrightLocal's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
Scores are measured from real AI answers, refreshed monthly. Methodology.
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