Tracked question
“what is the best SEO tool in 2026”
We put this exact question to AI engines 3 times since 2026-07-28 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 | Semrush | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Ahrefs | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | Surfer SEO | 2 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | SE Ranking | 2 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | Google Search Console | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
Sorted by how often a brand was named, then how early. How we measure →