IONOS #11 in Web Hosting
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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 IONOS 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?” | 5% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 7% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 4% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 0% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 2% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which IONOS appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1
"Comparing IONOS and Bluehost, which suits a small business more?"
# IONOS vs Bluehost for Small Business Both are solid choices, but they excel in different areas. Here's how they compare: ## IONOS Advantages - **Better pricing** – Generally lower sta…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"What's the cheapest hosting plan that comes with a free domain included?"
…nnual plan** (or longer). Currently, the absolute cheapest hosting plans that include a free domain name (for the first year) come from **IONOS** and **Hostinger**. Here is the breakdown of the cheapest options available right now, ranked by upfront cost. --- ### 1. IONOS (Cheapest for the 1st Year) IONOS (formerly 1&…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"Comparing IONOS and Bluehost, which suits a small business more?"
Short answer - Both can work for a small business, but which is “better” depends on what you value: - Choose IONOS if you want predictable pricing, European data/privacy options, bundled email and business tools, and strong phone support. - Choose Bluehost if you want the easiest WordPress e…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"Can you recommend good cheap web hosting that still includes a free domain?"
Yes — if you want **cheap web hosting with a free domain**, the strongest budget options in the results are **IONOS**, **Hostinger**, and **Bluehost**.[1][2][17] - **IONOS**: the cheapest option shown, with plans starting at **$1.00/month** and a **free domain for 1 year**.[1][17] - **Hostinge…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned IONOS (37 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 36 |
| cybernews.com | 32 |
| youtube.com | 28 |
| hostingadvice.com | 24 |
| techradar.com | 20 |
| websiteplanet.com | 20 |
| hostinger.com | 17 |
| technologyadvice.com | 17 |
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