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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where Bluehost shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every web hosting panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 33% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 17% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 25% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 5% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 1% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Bluehost appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"Which affordable hosting plan should I purchase for a personal blog?"
…neral Recommendations by Type **Shared Hosting (~$3-8/month)** - Good for: Beginners, WordPress blogs, low-to-moderate traffic - Examples: Bluehost, Hostinger, SiteGround, NameHecho - Trade-off: Slower performance, shared resources **Managed WordPress Hosting (~$10-15/month)** - Good for: WordPress users wanting less mainten…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"Between Bluehost and SiteGround, which one handles WordPress better?"
Between Bluehost and SiteGround—both of which are officially recommended by WordPress.org—**SiteGround handles WordPress significantly better** in terms of speed, security, uptime, and customer su…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"I need managed WordPress hosting that's beginner-friendly — any suggestions?"
…s, plus a short checklist of must‑have features and a suggested next step. Top beginner-friendly managed WordPress hosts (quick summary) - Bluehost - Why: Very beginner-friendly onboarding, 1‑click WordPress install, official WordPress.org recommended host. - Good for: New blogs and small business sites on a budget. - N…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"What's a good hosting provider specifically for WordPress sites?"
A strong all-around choice for **WordPress** is **Bluehost** if you want an affordable, beginner-friendly host, while **SiteGround** is often the better pick if you care more about performance and support.[1][2][4][5] If you want a quick…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Bluehost (80 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 78 |
| youtube.com | 73 |
| cybernews.com | 58 |
| websiteplanet.com | 47 |
| hostinger.com | 45 |
| techradar.com | 44 |
| hostingadvice.com | 37 |
| gizmodo.com | 36 |
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