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Ahrefs vs Peec AI:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ahrefs had more branded searches than Peec AI among AI search visibility tools worldwide. Ahrefs had about 301,000 branded searches, while Peec AI had 23,800. Ahrefs made up 27.2% of all AI search visibility tool searches we track, and Peec AI accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI search visibility tools, Ahrefs and Peec AI each appeared in four of the five answers. Peec AI was mentioned before Ahrefs in every answer.

Among AI search visibility tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Ahrefs, about 13 searches for every 1 for Peec AI

Ahrefs 301K searchesPeec AI 23.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.

Ahrefs in 4 of 5Peec AI in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Peec AI, named ahead of Ahrefs in every answer

Peec AI first in 4Ahrefs never first

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Top AI search visibility tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ahrefs and Peec AI were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Peec AI was listed before Ahrefs in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Peec AI1st
  2. Otterly.AI2nd
  3. Semrush3rd
  4. Profound4th
  5. Ahrefs5th
  6. SE Ranking6th
  7. Searchable7th
  8. AirOps–
  9. AthenaHQ–
  10. Scrunch–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Semrush4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ahrefs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Peec AI4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Otterly.AI4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Profound3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SE Ranking2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Searchable1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AirOps0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • AthenaHQ0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Scrunch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is Ahrefs or Peec AI more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Ahrefs and Peec AI by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten AI search visibility tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Ahrefs and Peec AI among AI search visibility tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Ahrefs, Peec AI. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSemrushAhrefsSE RankingPeec AIProfoundAirOpsSearchableOtterly.AIAthenaHQScrunch
Oct 202558.2%31.8%5.2%0.91%1.1%1.1%0.75%0.24%0.27%0.31%
Nov 202562.3%27.9%4.6%1.4%0.99%1.4%0.65%0.26%0.23%0.28%
Dec 202565.4%23.9%4.8%1.5%1.1%1.5%1%0.26%0.29%0.28%
Jan 202657.3%31.3%5.2%1.6%1.1%1.6%0.92%0.35%0.33%0.31%
Feb 202657.3%31.3%5.1%1.3%1.5%1.6%0.76%0.36%0.37%0.31%
Mar 202661.6%27.6%4.5%1.4%1.6%1.4%0.8%0.46%0.32%0.27%
Apr 202661.9%27.7%4.6%1.4%1.4%1.4%0.66%0.38%0.32%0.27%
May 202654.3%29.7%8.9%2.3%1.4%1.5%0.87%0.51%0.33%0.29%
Jun 202660.8%27.2%4.5%2.1%1.6%1.7%0.78%0.57%0.39%0.4%
Jul 202661%27.3%4.5%2.1%1.6%1.4%0.95%0.55%0.32%0.33%
Aug 202661.4%27.5%3.7%2.1%1.9%1.4%0.95%0.49%0.26%0.33%
Sep 202660.8%27.2%4.5%2.2%2%1.4%0.94%0.52%0.27%0.27%

How has the Ahrefs and Peec AI comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Ahrefs was ahead of Peec AI in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ahrefs’ share of searches among AI search visibility tools worldwide moved from 31.8% to 27.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 301K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Peec AI’s share of searches among AI search visibility tools worldwide moved from 0.91% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.8K to 23.8K.

How did search popularity change for AI search visibility tools worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Peec AI worldwide rose 85.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.8K to 23.8K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Ahrefs worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 301K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ahrefs’ and Peec AI’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Ahrefs

1 branded search term

  • ahrefs

Peec AI

3 branded search terms

  • Peec AI
  • peec.ai
  • peecai

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