Tracked question
“top VPN platforms”
We put this exact question to AI engines 4 times since 2026-07-27 and recorded every brand named — and where in the answer.
Each engine’s first pick
Every brand named
| # | Brand | Times named | Avg position | Best | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExpressVPN | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | NordVPN | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | ProtonVPN | 4 | 3.8 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | Surfshark | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Private Internet Access | 1 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | TunnelBear | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | Quick Buying Guide | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | CyberGhost | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 |
Sorted by how often a brand was named, then how early. How we measure →