NeuronWriter vs Semrush Writing Assistant:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NeuronWriter had more branded searches than Semrush Writing Assistant among SEO content optimization platforms worldwide. NeuronWriter had about 4,400 branded searches, while Semrush Writing Assistant had 140. NeuronWriter made up 40.6% of all SEO content optimization platform searches we track, and Semrush Writing Assistant accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SEO content optimization platforms, Semrush Writing Assistant appeared in all five answers and NeuronWriter in one. Semrush Writing Assistant was mentioned before NeuronWriter in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
NeuronWriter, about 31 searches for every 1 for Semrush Writing Assistant
Who does AI mention more?
Semrush Writing Assistant, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Semrush Writing Assistant, named ahead of NeuronWriter in every answer
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Top SEO content optimization platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Semrush Writing Assistant appeared in all five answers. NeuronWriter was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Semrush Writing Assistant was listed before NeuronWriter in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Surfer1st
Clearscope2nd
Frase3rd- Semrush Writing Assistant4th
MarketMuse5th- NeuronWriter6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Clearscope5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Semrush Writing Assistant5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Surfer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Frase4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MarketMuse3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- NeuronWriter1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about SEO content optimization platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SEO content optimization platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SEO content optimization platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SEO content optimization platform for content optimisation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“content optimization software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“seo content tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is NeuronWriter or Semrush Writing Assistant more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for NeuronWriter and Semrush Writing Assistant by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six SEO content optimization platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for NeuronWriter, Semrush Writing Assistant. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NeuronWriter | Frase | Clearscope | MarketMuse | Semrush Writing Assistant | Surfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.8% | 10% | 27.6% | 22.5% | 1% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.8% | 10.1% | 22.4% | 18.7% | 1% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 9.1% | 21.8% | 22% | 1.2% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.7% | 11% | 22.4% | 27% | 0.81% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.8% | 13.1% | 22% | 18% | 1.2% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.6% | 10.6% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 2.1% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.6% | 14.2% | 24% | 19.2% | 2% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 40.3% | 23.9% | 19.2% | 15.6% | 0.86% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.8% | 23.6% | 22.2% | 14.4% | 1% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.9% | 25.8% | 19.5% | 12.9% | 0.83% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.2% | 21.8% | 20.2% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.6% | 23% | 19.3% | 15.7% | 1.3% | 0.09% |
How has the NeuronWriter and Semrush Writing Assistant comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NeuronWriter was ahead of Semrush Writing Assistant in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NeuronWriter’s share of searches among SEO content optimization platforms worldwide moved from 38.8% to 40.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Semrush Writing Assistant’s share of searches among SEO content optimization platforms worldwide moved from 1% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 140.
How did search popularity change for SEO content optimization platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, NeuronWriter lost share of searches among SEO content optimization platforms worldwide, from 42.2% to 40.6%.
In September 2026, Semrush Writing Assistant lost share of searches among SEO content optimization platforms worldwide, from 2.5% to 1.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NeuronWriter’s and Semrush Writing Assistant’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.
NeuronWriter
1 branded search term
- neuronwriter
Semrush Writing Assistant
1 branded search term
- semrush writing assistant
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