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Clearscope vs Surfer SEO:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Surfer SEO had more branded searches than Clearscope among AI SEO tools worldwide. Surfer SEO had about 22,200 branded searches, while Clearscope had 2,090. Surfer SEO made up 69.7% of all AI SEO tool searches we track, and Clearscope accounted for 6.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI SEO tools, Surfer SEO appeared in all five answers and Clearscope in four. Surfer SEO was mentioned before Clearscope in four out of five answers.

Among AI SEO tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Surfer SEO, about 11 searches for every 1 for Clearscope

Surfer SEO 22.2K searchesClearscope 2.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Surfer SEO, mentioned in every answer we collected

Surfer SEO in 5 of 5Clearscope in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Surfer SEO, named ahead of Clearscope in 4 of 5 answers

Surfer SEO first in 4Clearscope first in 1

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Top AI SEO tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Surfer SEO appeared in all five answers. Clearscope was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Surfer SEO was listed before Clearscope in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Surfer SEO1st
  2. Clearscope2nd

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Surfer SEO5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Clearscope4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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

Is Clearscope or Surfer SEO more popular in search?

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

Clearscope and Surfer SEO among AI SEO tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Surfer SEO, Clearscope. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthSurfer SEOClearscope
Nov 202570.3%8.1%
Dec 202573.4%7%
Jan 202672.9%6.9%
Feb 202672%6.9%
Mar 202674.8%7.1%
Apr 202673.2%7%
May 202668.8%6.5%
Jun 202667.6%7.7%
Jul 202669%6.5%
Aug 202667.4%7.8%
Sep 202669.7%6.6%
Oct 2026——

How has branded search for Clearscope and Surfer SEO changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Surfer SEO was ahead of Clearscope in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Clearscope’s share of searches among AI SEO tools worldwide moved from 8.1% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.6K to 2.1K.
  • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Surfer SEO’s share of searches among AI SEO tools worldwide moved from 70.3% to 69.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 22.2K.

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Surfer SEO gained share of searches among AI SEO tools worldwide, from 67.4% to 69.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Clearscope lost share of searches among AI SEO tools worldwide, from 7.8% to 6.6%.

How are Clearscope’s and Surfer SEO’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clearscope’s and Surfer SEO’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.

Clearscope

3 branded search terms

  • clearscope
  • clearscope ai
  • clearscope.io

Surfer SEO

1 branded search term

  • surfer seo

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