Tracked question
“what is the best VPN tool in 2026”
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 | 3 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | NordVPN | 3 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Surfshark | 3 | 3.3 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | ProtonVPN | 3 | 3.7 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Threat Protection | 2 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | CyberGhost | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | TunnelBear | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 | Unlimited Simultaneous Connections | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 |
| 9 | Windscribe | 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 |
| 10 | Secure Core | 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 |
Sorted by how often a brand was named, then how early. How we measure →