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SE Ranking vs Searchable:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, SE Ranking had more branded searches than Searchable among AI search visibility tools worldwide. SE Ranking had about 49,500 branded searches, while Searchable had 10,400. SE Ranking made up 4.5% of all AI search visibility tool searches we track, and Searchable accounted for 0.94%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI search visibility tools, SE Ranking appeared in two of the five answers and Searchable in one. SE Ranking was mentioned before Searchable in every answer that named either.

Among AI search visibility tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

SE Ranking, about 5 searches for every 1 for Searchable

SE Ranking 49.5K searchesSearchable 10.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

SE Ranking, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Searchable in 1

SE Ranking in 2 of 5Searchable in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

SE Ranking, named ahead of Searchable in 2 of 2 answers

SE Ranking first in 2Searchable 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, 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. Searchable was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SE Ranking was listed before Searchable in every answer that named either.

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

See every answer about AI search visibility tools

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 SE Ranking or Searchable more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for SE Ranking and Searchable 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.

SE Ranking and Searchable among AI search visibility tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for SE Ranking, Searchable. 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 SE Ranking and Searchable comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

1 change

  1. In September 2026, SE Ranking gained share of searches among AI search visibility tools worldwide, from 3.7% to 4.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SE Ranking’s and Searchable’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.

SE Ranking

1 branded search term

  • se ranking

Searchable

3 branded search terms

  • Searchable AI
  • searchable geo
  • searchable seo

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