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

Welcome back to your monthly report on our efforts to put more speed, actionability, and above all, ease, into your marketing life. May’s Similarweb product updates will not disappoint.
But first, here’s what’s new and notable from the marketing world:
Now onto the latest Similarweb updates from May.
These include our new Datahub to simplify access to data solutions, Shopper Intelligence updates with custom categories, improvements to Web Intelligence, and enhanced backlink analytics in Search Intelligence.
But first, something you’re definitely going to want to try…
Need to analyze data or write a meeting brief? No time? No interns? No worries. We’re about to show you something even better.
Introducing Similarweb AI Agents: your team of specialized AI experts designed to turn digital signals into strategic action. Think of them as your very own digital workforce.
Predicting the future is now a little less like throwing darts in the dark. The AI Trend Analyzer helps you make sense of what’s trending, and more importantly, why.
Turn keyword chaos into SEO zen. The AI SEO Strategy Agent is your partner in developing comprehensive, winning SEO strategies at the topic level.
Ever had someone turn up unprepared for a meeting or presentation? Don’t let it happen to your team.
Bring in the AI Meeting Prep Agent – it’ll equip your sales team with customized meeting briefs in seconds.
Wave goodbye to generic email blasts. The updated AI Outreach Agent enables sales and business development teams to automate and optimize outreach to win deals and upsell customers.

Wrangling data shouldn’t feel like herding cats uphill. Exploring and utilizing our powerful data solutions is now simpler than ever.
Our new Datahub, a centralized location designed to streamline your access to Similarweb’s Data as a Service (DaaS) tools and integrations.
You can:
Introducing the New Web Intelligence sidebar: helping you navigate faster and find insights in a clear and logical way.

We’ve revamped our Backlink Analytics tool to provide you with deeper insights and a competitive advantage.
Why you need it: Compare your backlink profile against competitors over time and use powerful new filters to identify impactful backlinks for your site, giving you a real SEO advantage.
Like upgrading from dial-up to fiber-optic, we’re supercharging product analysis and taking it beyond Amazon’s pre-defined categories.
The new Custom Categories feature on Shopper Intelligence combines the functionality of product groups and custom lists into a single, intuitive view, giving you complete control over your product analysis.
Almost. While we can’t actually do magic (we’re still working on that whole pulling rabbits out of hats thing), we like to think our updates come pretty close. They’re designed to save you time, effort, and maybe even a few headaches.
So go ahead, give them a whirl, and see what they can do for you.
We can’t promise world domination, but we’re confident they’ll make your day at least slightly easier and more stress-free.

Team Manager, Content Marketing
James is an former journalist & content strategist in B2B tech, who has previously created content for companies like EDF and X (Twitter). He also has a journalism post-grad from LCC.
Give it a try or talk to our insights team — don’t worry, it’s free!