https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/ Recently updated 5W AI Visibility Index category studies and citation-share reports. en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/5w-ai-cybersecurity-visibility-index-q2-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/5w-ai-cybersecurity-visibility-index-q2-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's Q2 2026 study ranks which cybersecurity vendors dominate AI search engines including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/ai-friendly-publications-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/ai-friendly-publications-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research scores the 50 publications most cited by AI engines by AI Citation Value and shows where brands should aim media spend to change what AI says about them. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/airlines-hotels-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/airlines-hotels-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 airline and hotel brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Delta, Marriott, and Hilton win the answer the biggest carrier and biggest chain do not. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/beauty-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/beauty-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility Index for U.S. beauty. The Ordinary, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Drunk Elephant, Charlotte Tilbury, Rare Beauty, Sephora, Ulta and 17 more ranked across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/cannabis/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/cannabis/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W AI Communications research: how ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews price, rank and cite 25 cannabis brands across 10 U.S. markets. Citation share rankings, the $3.20$13.50/g price spread, and the GEO playbook for cannabis operators. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/cannabis-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/cannabis-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility Index for U.S. cannabis. Curaleaf, Trulieve, Green Thumb, Cookies, Charlotte's Web, Leafly, Weedmaps and 18 more ranked across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/car-wash-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/car-wash-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility Index for the U.S. conveyor car wash industry. Mister Car Wash, Whistle Express, Wildcat Platform, Quick Quack, Tidal Wave, Tommy's Express and 19 more ranked by citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/cigar-pipe-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/cigar-pipe-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility Index for the U.S. cigar and pipe industry. Padron, Arturo Fuente, Davidoff, My Father, Oliva, Rocky Patel and 19 more ranked by citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/creators-ai-visibility/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/creators-ai-visibility/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT How AI engines cite the creator economy. A 5W research audit of 15 buyer-intent queries across five verticals examining where YouTube creator content fits inside the AI answer surface. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/credit-cards-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/credit-cards-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT #metaDescription# https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/crypto-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/crypto-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility Index for U.S. crypto. Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Robinhood, BlackRock IBIT and 20 more ranked by citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/crypto-trust-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/crypto-trust-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research scores which crypto exchanges and brands AI engines recommend, hedge on, or warn against when a first-time buyer asks what is safe across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/dating-app-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/dating-app-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tinder prints the most money. Hinge wins the answer engine. A 5W research report ranking the top 25 dating apps by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Free download. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/defense-aerospace/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/defense-aerospace/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two-wave benchmark of how AI assistants describe U.S. defense and aerospace. Anduril and Palantir together capture more than the top 5 legacy primes combined. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/dtc-graveyard-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/dtc-graveyard-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Allbirds sold for $39M after a $4.1B peak. Casper delisted at a 75% discount. A 5W research report on why some direct-to-consumer brands died while others still dominate AI answer engines. Free download. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/edtech-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/edtech-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 online education and EdTech brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Khanmigo, Duolingo, Coursera, MagicSchool, and Synthesis lead a $400B category being rebuilt by the AI that disrupted it. Free download. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/entertainment-streaming-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/entertainment-streaming-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W ranks the top 25 US streaming services, film and TV studios, and production companies by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Netflix, Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu lead. Paramount Skydance paid $110.9B for Warner Bros. Discovery - the biggest US media deal i... https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/fitness-wellness-apps-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/fitness-wellness-apps-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 fitness and wellness apps by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Strava, MyFitnessPal, and Peloton lead there is no single 'best fitness app' answer. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/functional-beverages-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/functional-beverages-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 functional-beverage brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Celsius, Liquid Death, and Olipop lead the answer energy-drink sales rank does not predict citation rank. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/funeral-services-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/funeral-services-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility Index for the U.S. funeral and end-of-life services industry. Service Corporation International (Dignity Memorial), Carriage Services, Park Lawn, Trust & Will, Eterneva, Lantern, Cake and 18 more ranked across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews - plus the 88% of ind... https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/golf-equipment-ai-visibility-study-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/golf-equipment-ai-visibility-study-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's Golf Equipment AI Visibility Study measures how AI engines retrieve, rank, and recommend golf club brands across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/grocery-retail-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/grocery-retail-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W ranks the top 25 US grocery retailers by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Costco, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods lead. Walmart's 23.6% market share doesn't translate to the answer. The 10th installment in 5W's AI Visibility Index series. Free download. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/health-insurance-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/health-insurance-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 health insurers by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Kaiser lead the answer to 'which Medicare plan should I pick.' https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/home-security-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/home-security-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 home security brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. ADT leads the U.S. market but AI recommends the DIY brands. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/home-services-improvement-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/home-services-improvement-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 home improvement retailers, marketplaces, and brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Home Depot and Lowe's own the answer. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/hvac-plumbing-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/hvac-plumbing-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility Index for the U.S. HVAC & plumbing industry. ServiceTitan, Roto-Rooter, ARS/Rescue Rooter, Mr. Rooter, Service Experts, Housecall Pro, Jobber and 18 more ranked by citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/in-tune-with-ai-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/in-tune-with-ai-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A global ranking of the 50 celebrities, athletes, founders, and creators most in tune with the artificial intelligence era - identified by the generative engines now shaping how the world meets every public name. Volume II of the 5W x Talent Resources research series. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/israel-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/israel-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Israel ranks #1 globally on Anthropic's AI Usage Index at 4.9x. 5W and Louder's joint study on why the Startup Nation leads global AI adoption and what it means for Israeli brands. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/legal-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/legal-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 79% of lawyers use AI. Yet the directory cartel owns every AI citation for legal queries. A joint research report from Haute Lawyer Network and 5W on the $408B opportunity firms are missing. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/local-services-ai-visibility-crisis-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/local-services-ai-visibility-crisis-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility study of U.S. local services. Roto-Rooter, Mr. Rooter, Aspen Dental, Morgan & Morgan, One Medical, Yelp, Angi, Zocdoc and 17 more brands ranked across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews - and the 78% of independents with effectively zero AI citation share. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/luggage-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/luggage-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 luggage brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Samsonite is the largest maker but AI recommends the DTC challengers. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/luxury-island-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/luxury-island-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT How AI engines recommend the world's most prestigious island destinations. A visibility intelligence model for the AI Concierge Economy. Mykonos, Ibiza, Sardinia, Capri, Saint Barthlemy, Maldives. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/luxury-watches-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/luxury-watches-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 luxury watch brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Rolex owns the default answer but the qualifier in the query changes everything. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/may-2026-release/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/may-2026-release/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Thirteen published 5W AI Visibility Index studies from May 2026, covering healthcare, travel, fitness, functional beverages, sports nutrition, luxury watches, home security, luggage, non-alcoholic drinks, work tools, and e-commerce platforms. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/non-alcoholic-drinks-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/non-alcoholic-drinks-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 non-alcoholic drink brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. One brand owns NA beer the rest of the answer fragments. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/online-banks-trust-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/online-banks-trust-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research scores how AI engines describe online banks and neobanks when a consumer asks whether their money is safe which the engines call real banks, which they hedge on, and which they warn about, across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/online-universities-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/online-universities-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT WGU leads at 14%. University of Phoenix captures just 1.5% despite category-leading paid-search spend. A 5W Research report ranking the top 25 U.S. online universities by AI citation share across Claude and Google AI Overviews. Free download. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/pharma-rx-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/pharma-rx-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 pharmaceutical companies by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk lead the answer revenue rank does not predict citation rank. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/pickleball-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/pickleball-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 pickleball industry brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Selkirk, JOOLA, Paddletek, Engage, and The Picklr lead. The first major American sport being defined entirely inside AI answers. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/pool-spa-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/pool-spa-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W's first AI Visibility Index for the U.S. pool & spa industry. Leslie's, Pinch A Penny, Pentair, Hayward, Fluidra, Pool Corporation, Jacuzzi, Master Spas and 17 more ranked by citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/private-label-ai-advantage/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/private-label-ai-advantage/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A five-part 5W AI research series measuring how AI answer engines cite store brands against national brands across grocery, e-commerce, pet, pharmacy, and supplements. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/project-management-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/project-management-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 project management and work tools by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. AI won't name one best tool it names one per team. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/sports-betting-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/sports-betting-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5WPR ranks the top 25 US sports betting and gaming operators by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, and ESPN Bet lead. The duopolys hold on citations is tighter than its hold on market share. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/sports-betting-gaming-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/sports-betting-gaming-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W ranks the top 25 US sports betting and gaming operators by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, and ESPN Bet capture 92%+ of AI citation share in the $16B legal sports betting market. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/sports-nutrition-protein-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/sports-nutrition-protein-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 sports-nutrition and protein brands by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Optimum Nutrition leads but the qualifier in the query changes the answer. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/stablecoin-trust-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/stablecoin-trust-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research scores how AI engines describe stablecoins after the GENIUS Act which the engines call regulated and safe, which they hedge on, and which they warn against, across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/supplements-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/supplements-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT #metaDescription# https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/veterinary-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/veterinary-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mars Petcare captures 27-30% of veterinary AI citations while 80% of independent practices have zero AI visibility. Q1 2026 rankings across 4 platform https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/wealth-ai-audit-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/wealth-ai-audit-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT AI engines are still walking America's wealthiest families through a tax law that doesn't exist. A joint 5W and Haute Wealth audit of ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot on UHNW wealth questions. Free download. https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/website-ecommerce-platforms-ai-visibility-index-2026/ https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/website-ecommerce-platforms-ai-visibility-index-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5W research ranks the top 25 website and e-commerce platforms by AI citation share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. WordPress runs most of the web AI recommends Shopify.