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Brand report · September 2026
Google Maps: AI Visibility Report
When buyers ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini about route planning & optimization, Google Maps ranks #6 of 15, a Visibility Score of 23 in Route Planning & Optimization .
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 arena, mid-table, and the specialist rivals are circling.
Where it wins. Google Maps earns a mention in 26% of route planning conversations, and 'If you could pick one' prompts are its best moment, hitting an 18% first-pick rate there.
Where it loses. Rank 6 of 15 in its only measured category means Route4Me, Circuit, and OptimoRoute are ahead of it in the queue, and the AI models never surface Google Maps when buyers frame questions around enterprise fit, feature depth, or overall best pick.
AI-generated analysis of the September 2026 measurements.
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 Google Maps. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Enterprise pick · Feature-led ask
Share of Google Maps'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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