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AI Recommendation Movers · Close Aug 10, 2026

Maze took the #1 AI recommendation for UX Research Tools, overtaking UserTesting.

4 of 4 models now rank Maze first, up 1 position on consensus.

Categories
107
Brands ranked
1,693
Models
4
#1 changes
43

Consensus of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity · Close Aug 10, 2026

Risers & fallers.

The biggest close-over-close moves across the index.

Risers · Close Aug 10, 2026

AI consensus · vs Aug 3, 2026

  1. Rank 1
    Giordano’s
    PC · Best Pizza in Chicago
    Score 39Up 19 from the last close
  2. Rank 2
    iRobot Roomba
    RV · Robot Vacuums
    Score 21Up 12 from the last close
  3. Rank 3
    Nutshell
    CRM · CRM Software
    Score 7Up 12 from the last close
  4. Rank 4
    Pepsi Berry
    PF · Best Pepsi Flavour
    Score 15Up 11 from the last close
  5. Rank 5
    Shark
    RV · Robot Vacuums
    Score 10Up 11 from the last close
  6. Rank 6
    ActiveCampaign
    CRM · CRM Software
    Score 10Up 10 from the last close
  7. Rank 7
    Zendesk Sell
    CRM · CRM Software
    Score 8Up 10 from the last close
  8. Rank 8
    Away
    COL · Carry-On Luggage
    Score 62Up 9 from the last close

Fallers · Close Aug 10, 2026

AI consensus · vs Aug 3, 2026

  1. Rank 1
    VTech VM819
    BM · Baby Monitors
    Score 6Down 17 from the last close
  2. Rank 2
    Hostinger AI Website Builder
    WB · Website Builders
    Score 8Down 13 from the last close
  3. Rank 3
    usmile Y10 PRO
    ET · Electric Toothbrushes
    Score 7Down 12 from the last close
  4. Rank 4
    HubSpot Live Chat
    LC · Live Chat Software
    Score 10Down 11 from the last close
  5. Rank 5
    Merit Coffee
    CSA · Best Coffee Shops in Austin
    Score 7Down 11 from the last close
  6. Rank 6
    SoapUI
    AT · API Testing Tools
    Score 10Down 10 from the last close
  7. Rank 7
    Blender
    DESIG · Design Tools
    Score 8Down 10 from the last close
  8. Rank 8
    Tapfiliate
    AM · Affiliate Marketing Software
    Score 6Down 10 from the last close

#1 changes.

Categories where the top AI recommendation flipped this close, named old to new.

  • UR · UX Research ToolsUp 1 from the last close
    UserTestingMaze

    Maze is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 75 on consensus. 4 of 4 models put it first. A clean sweep.

    See the model-by-model record
  • ACA · AI Coding AssistantsUp 1 from the last close
    CursorGitHub Copilot

    GitHub Copilot is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 50 on consensus. 4 of 4 models put it first. A clean sweep.

    See the model-by-model record
  • CRM · CRM SoftwareUp 5 from the last close
    PipedriveHubSpot CRM

    HubSpot CRM is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 4 of 4 models put it first. A clean sweep.

    See the model-by-model record
  • DLP · Data Loss Prevention SoftwareNew entry at the last close
    Microsoft PurviewSymantec Data Loss Prevention (Broadcom)

    Symantec Data Loss Prevention (Broadcom) is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 4 of 4 models put it first. A clean sweep.

    See the model-by-model record
  • RV · Robot VacuumsUp 2 from the last close
    DreameRoborock

    Roborock is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 4 of 4 models put it first. A clean sweep.

    See the model-by-model record
  • RLM · Robot Lawn MowersNew entry at the last close
    Ecovacs Goat A3000 LiDAR ProHusqvarna Automower 450X

    Husqvarna Automower 450X is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 4 of 4 models put it first. A clean sweep.

    See the model-by-model record
  • EG · Espresso GrindersNew entry at the last close
    Niche ZeroEureka Mignon Specialita

    Eureka Mignon Specialita is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 4 of 4 models put it first. A clean sweep.

    See the model-by-model record
  • NT · Note-Taking AppsUp 1 from the last close
    NotionObsidian

    Obsidian is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 71 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Claude still ranks Notion on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • VC · Video ConferencingUp 1 from the last close
    Microsoft TeamsZoom

    Zoom is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 68 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks Google Meet on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • WA · Website AnalyticsUp 1 from the last close
    MatomoPlausible Analytics

    Plausible Analytics is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 68 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks Matomo on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • NCH · Best Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesUp 2 from the last close
    Apple AirPods MaxSony WH-1000XM6

    Sony WH-1000XM6 is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 50 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Gemini still ranks Sony WH-1000XM5 on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • NCE · Noise-Cancelling EarbudsUp 1 from the last close
    Sony WF‑1000XM6Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

    Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 50 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Gemini still ranks Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • HOSTI · App Hosting PlatformsUp 2 from the last close
    RenderVercel

    Vercel is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 46 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks Railway on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • DM · Database Management ToolsUp 3 from the last close
    DBeaverDataGrip

    DataGrip is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 46 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks DBeaver on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • AM · Affiliate Marketing SoftwareUp 4 from the last close
    EverflowPartnerStack

    PartnerStack is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 46 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Gemini still ranks Impact on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • TF · Tax Filing SoftwareUp 3 from the last close
    FreeTaxUSATurboTax

    TurboTax is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 46 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks FreeTaxUSA on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • MK · Mechanical KeyboardsNew entry at the last close
    KeychronKeychron Q1 Pro

    Keychron Q1 Pro is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 46 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks Keychron Q5 Max on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • CSA · Best Coffee Shops in AustinUp 1 from the last close
    Desnudo CoffeeHoundstooth Coffee

    Houndstooth Coffee is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 46 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Gemini still ranks Desnudo Coffee on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • KB · Knowledge Base SoftwareNew entry at the last close
    Zendesk GuideGuru

    Guru is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 43 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Gemini still ranks Zendesk Guide on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • SF · Survey & Feedback ToolsUp 2 from the last close
    Qualtrics CoreXMSurveyMonkey

    SurveyMonkey is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 43 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Gemini still ranks Typeform on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • SMM · Social Media ManagementUp 1 from the last close
    HootsuiteSprout Social

    Sprout Social is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 40 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks SocialBee on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • ET · Electric ToothbrushesNew entry at the last close
    Oral-B Pro 1000Oral-B iO Series 9

    Oral-B iO Series 9 is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 38 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks Oral-B iO Series 3 on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • RS · Best Running ShoesNew entry at the last close
    ASICS Novablast 5ASICS Superblast 3

    ASICS Superblast 3 is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Gemini still ranks Brooks Ghost on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • LM · Learning Management SystemsNew entry at the last close
    DoceboCanvas

    Canvas is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks Moodle LMS on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • SVM · Sous Vide MachinesNew entry at the last close
    Anova Precision Cooker 3.0Breville Joule Sous Vide

    Breville Joule Sous Vide is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Perplexity still ranks Breville Joule Turbo on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • GL2 · Best Gaming Laptop 2026New entry at the last close
    HP OMEN MAX 16 (2026)ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 25 on consensus. 3 of 4 models put it first. Gemini still ranks Razer Blade 16 on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • AWA · AI Writing AssistantsUp 2 from the last close
    ChatGPTJasper

    Jasper is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 64 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Claude and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • VPN · VPN ServicesUp 1 from the last close
    Proton VPNNordVPN

    NordVPN is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 64 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Claude and Gemini still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • CBC · Best Cocktail Bars in ChicagoNew entry at the last close
    KumikoThe Violet Hour

    The Violet Hour is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 64 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Claude and Gemini still rank Kumiko on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • COL · Carry-On LuggageUp 9 from the last close
    Away The Bigger Carry-OnAway

    Away is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 62 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Gemini and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • NCB · No-Code App BuildersUp 2 from the last close
    BubbleGlide

    Glide is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 56 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Claude and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • AES · Antivirus & Endpoint SecurityNew entry at the last close
    BitdefenderNorton 360

    Norton 360 is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 43 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Gemini and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • FNS · Firewall & Network SecurityUp 1 from the last close
    Palo Alto NetworksFortinet FortiGate

    Fortinet FortiGate is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 43 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Gemini and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • PC · Best Pizza in ChicagoUp 19 from the last close
    Pequod's PizzaGiordano’s

    Giordano’s is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 39 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Gemini and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • CSCB · Customer Support Chatbot BuildersUp 4 from the last close
    TidioBotpress

    Botpress is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 36 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Gemini and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • BM · Baby MonitorsUp 1 from the last close
    Nanit Pro Smart Baby MonitorInfant Optics DXR-8 Pro

    Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 35 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Claude and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • SEO · SEO ToolsUp 1 from the last close
    SemrushAhrefs

    Ahrefs is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 34 on consensus. 2 of 4 models put it first. Gemini and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • WB · Website BuildersUp 1 from the last close
    WixSquarespace

    Squarespace is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 64 on consensus. 1 of 4 models put it first. Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • CIP · Cloud Infrastructure ProvidersUp 1 from the last close
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft Azure

    Microsoft Azure is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 64 on consensus. 1 of 4 models put it first. Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • BI · Business Intelligence ToolsUp 1 from the last close
    Microsoft Power BITableau

    Tableau is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 64 on consensus. 1 of 4 models put it first. Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • BKC · Best BBQ in Kansas CityUp 1 from the last close
    Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-QueQ39

    Q39 is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 56 on consensus. 1 of 4 models put it first. Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • CSS · Best Coffee Shops in SeattleNew entry at the last close
    Espresso VivaceVictrola Coffee Roasters

    Victrola Coffee Roasters is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 52 on consensus. 1 of 4 models put it first. Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record
  • BN · Best Brunch in NYCNew entry at the last close
    Bubby'sJack's Wife Freda

    Jack's Wife Freda is now the #1 recommendation, scoring 29 on consensus. 1 of 4 models put it first. Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity still rank a different brand on top.

    See the model-by-model record

Most contested.

Where the models disagree on #1: each model's top pick, side by side.

Best Brunch in NYC4 different #1s · widest gap 10
ChatGPT
Jack's Wife Freda
Claude
Sarabeth's
Gemini
Sunday in Brooklyn
Perplexity
COTE Flatiron
Best BBQ in Kansas City4 different #1s · widest gap 10
ChatGPT
Q39
Claude
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Gemini
Joe's Kansas City
Perplexity
Joe’s Kansas City BBQ
Cloud Infrastructure Providers3 different #1s · widest gap 12
ChatGPT
Microsoft Azure
Claude
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Gemini
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Perplexity
Amazon Web Services
Email Marketing Platforms3 different #1s · widest gap 10
ChatGPT
Klaviyo
Claude
Klaviyo
Gemini
ActiveCampaign
Perplexity
Brevo
Website Builders3 different #1s · widest gap 10
ChatGPT
Squarespace
Claude
Wix
Gemini
Wix
Perplexity
Wix AI

Methodology. Each week we ask ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity the real questions buyers ask in each category and record which brands they recommend and in what order, scored 0-100 per model with a published formula. Movement compares this close against the prior close. We report what the models say and never editorialize. Full sample sizes, prompt sets, and limitations are in the methodology.

Cite this data

How to reference

Per WhereDoIRank sampling of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity on the weeks of Aug 3, 2026 and Aug 10, 2026.

Citation

WhereDoIRank.ai, "AI Recommendation Movers · Close Aug 10, 2026," Aug 10, 2026. https://wheredoirank.ai/reports/ai-recommendation-movers-2026-08-10

Every figure traces to recorded model answers, scored with a published formula. Read the full methodology, or reach the desk for data or an interview via press contact.