Executive summary
Ahrefs is highly likely to be cited by AI engines for SEO evaluation queries because it has strong third-party review authority (G2 675+ reviews, 4.5★) and first-party comparison content (e.g., Ahrefs vs Semrush). The single highest-ROI fix is to strengthen structured evaluation surfaces (SoftwareApplication + FAQPage for pricing/comparison prompts) so models can cite Ahrefs directly for “How much does Ahrefs cost?” and “How does Ahrefs compare to Moz Pro?” without relying on third parties.
Based on audit of ahrefs.com · Apr 2, 2026
Avg Prompt Score
60
across 24 prompts
Category Rank
#1
of 22 brands
vs. Category Avg
+15
avg 63/100
Critical Issues
3
critical + high
Content · score distribution
22 brands78/100 · #1 of 22 · +15 above avg · median 66
Pillar scores vs. category average
Vertical line = category average (22 brands)