AI Search 2026 Benchmark Report

WHATS INSIDE

The AI Search visibility benchmark — how often brands get cited across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews
The methodology behind the scores, including share of voice, citations and brand mentions
Category-level breakdowns across key B2B SaaS verticals
The ranking factors that actually drive inclusion in AI answers
Where AI search and traditional organic SEO overlap — and where they diverge
A practical checklist to improve your own AI Search visibility in 2026

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why it matters

Why download this resource

AI assistants are fast becoming the first place buyers go to research tools and build shortlists. If your brand isn't cited in those answers, you're invisible at the exact moment a decision is forming — no matter how well you rank on Google.

This benchmark gives you a clear baseline: where the market stands today, what good looks like, and the specific moves that earn citations in AI search. Use it to brief your team, pressure-test your strategy, and prioritise the work that actually moves the needle in 2026.

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What is the AI Search 2026 Benchmark Report?

It's a data-led look at how B2B SaaS brands are showing up across AI search surfaces — ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews — plus the factors driving visibility and a checklist to improve yours.

Who is it for?

Marketing and growth leaders at B2B SaaS companies who want to understand and improve their visibility in AI-generated answers, not just classic search rankings.

Is it free?

Yes. Enter your details and we'll email you the full report — no cost, no commitment.

How is AI Search visibility measured?

We look at how often and how prominently brands are cited in AI answers, using signals like share of voice, citations and brand mentions across the major AI search engines.

How do I improve my own AI Search visibility?

The report includes a practical checklist. If you'd like a tailored view, MADX can run a free AI Search & SEO audit that benchmarks your brand against your named competitors.