Scrunch vs SE Ranking:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SE Ranking had more branded searches than Scrunch among AI search visibility tools worldwide. SE Ranking had about 49,500 branded searches, while Scrunch had 2,950. SE Ranking made up 4.5% of all AI search visibility tool searches we track, and Scrunch accounted for 0.27%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI search visibility tools, SE Ranking appeared in two of the five answers and Scrunch in none.
Who do people search for more?
SE Ranking, about 17 searches for every 1 for Scrunch
Who does AI mention more?
SE Ranking, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Scrunch in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
SE Ranking, the only one of the two named
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Top AI search visibility tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SE Ranking was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Scrunch did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Peec AI1st
Otterly.AI2nd
Semrush3rd
Profound4th
Ahrefs5th- SE Ranking6th
Searchable7th
AirOps–
AthenaHQ–
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
See every answer about AI search visibility tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI search visibility tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI search visibility tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI search visibility tool for brand mentions in AI answers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai search visibility tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ai search tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Scrunch or SE Ranking more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Scrunch and SE Ranking 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.
Share of searches by month for SE Ranking, Scrunch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Semrush | Ahrefs | SE Ranking | Peec AI | Profound | AirOps | Searchable | Otterly.AI | AthenaHQ | Scrunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.2% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 0.91% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.24% | 0.27% | 0.31% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.3% | 27.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.99% | 1.4% | 0.65% | 0.26% | 0.23% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.4% | 23.9% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.26% | 0.29% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.3% | 31.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.92% | 0.35% | 0.33% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.3% | 31.3% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.76% | 0.36% | 0.37% | 0.31% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.6% | 27.6% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.46% | 0.32% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.9% | 27.7% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.66% | 0.38% | 0.32% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 29.7% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.87% | 0.51% | 0.33% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.8% | 27.2% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.57% | 0.39% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 61% | 27.3% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.55% | 0.32% | 0.33% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.4% | 27.5% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.49% | 0.26% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.8% | 27.2% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
How has the Scrunch and SE Ranking comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SE Ranking was ahead of Scrunch in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scrunch’s share of searches among AI search visibility tools worldwide moved from 0.31% to 0.27%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SE Ranking’s share of searches among AI search visibility tools worldwide moved from 5.2% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for AI search visibility tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SE Ranking gained share of searches among AI search visibility tools worldwide, from 3.7% to 4.5%.
In September 2026, Scrunch fell from 9th to 10th among AI search visibility tools worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scrunch’s and SE Ranking’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.
Scrunch
3 branded search terms
- Scrunch AI
- scrunch ai seo
- scrunch ai visibility
SE Ranking
1 branded search term
- se ranking
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