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What are the best keyword research tools?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEMrush | 6/6 | 100.0 |
| 2 | KWFinder | 6/6 | 62.7 |
| 3 | Ahrefs | 5/6 | 61.5 |
| 4 | Google Keyword Planner | 6/6 | 60.6 |
| 5 | Google Search Console | 5/6 | 49.2 |
| 6 | Keyword Tool | 4/6 | 37.4 |
| 7 | Google Trends | 4/6 | 32.0 |
| 8 | AnswerThePublic | 4/6 | 27.3 |
| 9 | WordStream’s free tool | 3/6 | 27.3 |
| 10 | Ubersuggest | 2/6 | 18.6 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| semrush.comHow does Keyword Magic Tool work? |   2 surfaces |
| wpbeginner.com8 Best Keyword Research Tools for SEO in 2026 (Compared) |   2 surfaces |
| zapier.comThe 5 best free keyword research tools in 2026 - Zapier | 2 surfaces |
| business.google.comportal · Research Keywords for Campaigns with Keyword Planner – Google Ads | 1 surfaces |
| help.ahrefs.comHow to use the keyword ideas reports in Keywords Explorer | Help Center - Ahrefs | 1 surfaces |
| help.mangools.comWhat Mangools does and which tool to use | Mangools Help Center | 1 surfaces |
| keywordtool.netThe 12 Best Free Keyword Research Tools in 2026 (Tested) | 1 surfaces |
| mangools.comKWFinder: Free Keyword Research & Analysis Tool | Mangools | 1 surfaces |
| marketermilk.com20 best keyword research tools I’m using in 2026 | 1 surfaces |
| nealschaffer.comThe 15 Best Keyword Research Tools in 2026 (Free + Paid) | 1 surfaces |
| rankyak.com16 Best Keyword Research Tools for Organic Traffic in 2026 | 1 surfaces |
| scalegrowth.digital15 Best Keyword Research Tools (Free + Paid, 2026) - Scale Growth Digital | 1 surfaces |
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Rank trend
Rank trends are drawn once two weekly editions under the same methodology exist. Only the first edition is in so far.