The CiteHawk AI Index

Who do the AI models actually recommend?

We asked the 8 leading AI models what they recommend across 192 categories, then ranked the brands by how widely and often each is recommended.

Updated August 2026Monthly editions

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Most searched

The highest-demand categories people ask AI about

smartphones

iPhone 17 Pro Max14 brands ranked

2 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra3 Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

credit cards

Chase13 brands ranked

2 Capital One3 American Express

wireless earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM614 brands ranked

2 Apple AirPods Pro 33 Technics EAH-AZ100

headphones

Sony WH-1000XM622 brands ranked

2 Apple AirPods Max 23 Sennheiser HDB 630

VPN

NordVPN8 brands ranked

2 ExpressVPN3 Surfshark

laptops

Asus ROG Zephyrus G1416 brands ranked

2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon3 MacBook Neo

The category library

192 categories across 12 sectors

Business Software

46 categories

CRM software project management software email marketing software marketing automation software accounting software payroll software HR software applicant tracking systems help desk software live chat softwareSee all 46 →

AI & Creative Tools

10 categories

AI tools AI writing tools antivirus software video editing software photo editing software graphic design software AI video generators AI image generators AI coding assistants AI meeting assistants

Marketing & Agencies

9 categories

digital marketing agencies SEO companies web design companies content marketing agencies branding agencies PR agencies social media marketing agencies influencer marketing platforms press release distribution services

Consumer Electronics

13 categories

wireless earbuds headphones smartphones laptops gaming laptops TVs tablets smartwatches fitness trackers computer monitorsSee all 13 →

Health & Fitness

12 categories

workout apps meditation apps sleep tracking apps treadmills home gym equipment hearing aids telehealth services online therapy weight loss programs electric bikesSee all 12 →

Food, Apparel & Lifestyle

8 categories

running shoes skincare brands sustainable clothing brands luggage brands meal kits coffee subscriptions dog food cat food

Finance & Insurance

19 categories

VPN credit cards business credit cards budgeting apps business bank accounts tax software car insurance companies life insurance companies pet insurance companies home insurance companiesSee all 19 →

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Travel & Automotive

12 categories

electric cars electric SUVs dash cams tire brands car rental companies moving companies flight search engines travel apps hotel booking sites travel insuranceSee all 12 →

Education, Apps & Services

14 categories

language learning apps online course platforms LMS software coding bootcamps online tutoring resume builders job search sites dating apps food delivery apps streaming servicesSee all 14 →

Professional Services

18 categories

HVAC companies roofing companies personal injury lawyers financial advisors home builders law firms cyber security companies property management companies mortgage brokers staffing agenciesSee all 18 →

Media & Audiences

5 categories

AI news sites AI newsletters marketing newsletters marketing podcasts marketing conferences

Rankings are computed from AI responses only. Positions are not for sale.

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