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Brand report · July 2026

BrightLocal BrightLocal: AI Visibility Report

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When buyers ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini about rank tracking, BrightLocal ranks #8 of 15, a Visibility Score of 16 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.

How AI sees BrightLocal

Surfaces for feature hunters; invisible when stakes or budget matter.

Where it wins. BrightLocal earns a mention in 25% of rank-tracking queries, and feature-led prompts are its clearest trigger, placing it reliably mid-pack alongside AccuRanker and Semrush.

Where it loses. A first-pick rate of 4% means AI models almost never lead with BrightLocal, and it drops out entirely when buyers frame questions around use-case fit, enterprise selection, or pricing alternatives.

AI-generated analysis of the July 2026 measurements.

Positioning

How BrightLocal positions itself vs how AI ranks it

The pitch

"Local marketing made simple."

Targets Agencies
What AI actually says

Homepage self-messaging · July 2026 ranking · the biggest gaps across the index →

Rank Tracking · #8 of 15

16 / 100 first snapshot (July 2026)
25%
mention rate (72 answers)
5
avg. position
4%
first pick
4%
share of voice
First snapshot: July 2026. The trend line appears with the second monthly measurement; no modeled history.
ChatGPT
13
Claude
16
Gemini
20
Prompt themes BrightLocal would want to own

Share of each theme's answers that mention BrightLocal. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.

Feature-led ask
8/9 · #1×3

Gaps Use-case fit · Enterprise pick · Budget & alternatives

Most co-mentioned competitors
AccuRanker
89%
Semrush
78%
Ahrefs
61%
Nightwatch
50%
SE Ranking
44%
Wincher
28%

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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