Ahrefs vs Ubersuggest
Which does AI actually recommend? We asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini the questions real buyers ask about SEO tool.
The verdict
When buyers ask AI for recommendations, Ahrefs is recommended more often — scoring 85/100 vs 18/100.
Engine by engine
Ahrefs vs Ubersuggest: what the data says
When buyers ask AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to recommend SEO tool, Ahrefs is recommended more often than Ubersuggest — scoring 85/100 for AI visibility versus 18/100. Ahrefs shows up in 90% of AI answers to real buyer questions; Ubersuggest shows up in 20%.
The gap is widest on Gemini, where Ahrefs is clearly favoured: Ahrefs is recommended 100% of the time and Ubersuggest 0%. Because each engine draws on different sources, a brand can lead on one and trail on another — which is why it pays to track all three rather than assume one result holds everywhere.
In practice, an AI assistant asked “What are the best SEO tools for keyword research?” is far likely to put Ahrefs on its shortlist. Ubersuggest is largely invisible in AI answers for SEO tool — and since these shortlists are increasingly where buying decisions start, that's a gap worth closing.
Frequently asked
Does AI recommend Ahrefs or Ubersuggest more?
Ahrefs. It scores 85/100 for AI visibility versus Ubersuggest's 18/100, based on how often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini recommend each for SEO tool.
Which is more visible on ChatGPT — Ahrefs or Ubersuggest?
On ChatGPT specifically, Ahrefs is recommended 80% of the time and Ubersuggest 40% for SEO tool questions.
How is AI visibility measured?
Ranklisted runs the real questions buyers ask AI assistants about SEO tool across ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, records whether each brand is recommended and where it ranks, and turns it into a 0–100 score. It's re-checked weekly.
Can Ubersuggest improve how often AI recommends it?
Yes. AI assistants recommend brands that are described consistently across third-party "best of" lists, reviews and comparison content. Building that presence raises the score over time — you can track the change weekly.