Brand report · August 2026

DataForSEO: AI Visibility Report

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

One category, last place, barely in the room.

Where it wins. DataForSEO does earn mentions in rank tracking conversations, hitting a 12.5% mention rate through feature-led prompts where its technical depth gets some credit.

Where it loses. A 4.2% first-pick rate at rank 15 of 15 means buyers hearing about rank tracking tools almost never land on DataForSEO, and it fails to register across six prompt themes including enterprise, startup, and best-overall framing where BrightLocal and SE Ranking pull ahead.

AI-generated analysis of the August 2026 measurements.

Rank Tracking · #15 of 15

8 / 100 flat vs last month

13%

mention rate (72 answers)

5

avg. position

4%

first pick

2%

share of voice

Jul 2026Aug 2026

ChatGPT

14

Claude

5

Gemini

5

How the models portray DataForSEO

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).

78% 22%

endorsed · 95% band 45–94% listed caveated graded across 9 mentions in Rank Tracking answers

Prompt themes DataForSEO would want to own

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

Feature-led ask

7/9 · #1×3

Budget & alternatives

2/9

0/9

0/9

0/9

0/9

0/9

If you could pick one

0/9

Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Enterprise pick · If you could pick one

Most co-mentioned competitors

Share of DataForSEO's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.

BrightLocal

67%

SerpApi

56%

SE Ranking

56%

AccuRanker

56%

Nightwatch

56%

Semrush

44%

Scores are measured from real AI answers, refreshed monthly. Methodology.

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