
3 of the Sharpest Minds Weigh in on the State of Gen AI in 2026

Now that the year’s properly underway, here’s a quick snapshot of what we shipped through the end of January for our AI Brand Visibility tools, and how it helps you show up (and stand out) in AI search.
These updates give you a clearer view of how your brand performs across AI models and markets, along with faster ways to build campaigns and turn the data into an AEO plan you can actually execute.
If you’ve been busy, this is your practical recap.
We’ve expanded your view beyond one model or language, so you can see how your brand shows up in the places your audience is actually using.

Each model behaves differently. Some cite sources more often. Some surface more competitor mentions. Others focus on a smaller set of brands.
Now you can compare performance across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Mode in one place.
What this means for you:
We’ve also added an LLM comparison chart so you can benchmark your visibility against competitors across models at a glance.

AI results change by language. Your AEO strategy should too.
You can now track prompts and AI answers in local languages, so you can:
This is especially useful if you’re managing multiple regions, or you’re trying to grow outside English-first markets.

Most companies don’t operate under one name. You’ve got sub-brands, product names, and regional variations.
With multi-brand variations, you can track every version of your brand and pull it into one view.
That means:
This is a big win for global brands, retailers, and teams with multi-brand portfolios.

Choosing what to track can slow everything down.
With AI-suggested topics, campaign setup is easier, and your topic list is smarter.
You can:
Think of it as a faster way to build a topic strategy that doesn’t miss the obvious (or the high-intent).
AI search isn’t one engine, one market, or one set of rules. These updates help you stay accurate when the outputs change by model, language, and brand naming.
With these updates, you can:
We’ll keep expanding coverage, sharpening the insights, and making it easier to turn AI visibility into decisions your team can act on.
Let’s make 2026 the year your brand show up everywhere AI answers.

by Rice Tong
Product Marketing Manager
Rice is a Product Marketing Manager at Similarweb, focused on the evolution of search and AI. She loves shaping stories that make complex ideas feel human and relatable.
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