Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce: which platform do AI systems send new merchants to?
ChatGPT
91
Perplexity
85
Google AI
88
shopify.com
ChatGPT
68
Perplexity
72
Google AI
65
woocommerce.com
ChatGPT
45
Perplexity
48
Google AI
50
bigcommerce.com
ChatGPT
42
Perplexity
38
Google AI
55
wix.com
ChatGPT
40
Perplexity
35
Google AI
48
squarespace.com
ChatGPT
22
Perplexity
28
Google AI
25
prestashop.com
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When users ask "how to start an online store," Shopify appears in 91% of ChatGPT responses. This dominance stems from millions of Reddit discussions, YouTube tutorials, and blog posts.
WooCommerce holds second place largely through Perplexity, where its extensive WordPress documentation and developer community give it strong visibility.
Wix and Squarespace score higher on Google AI Overview than on ChatGPT, suggesting Google still weighs domain authority more than community mentions.
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Scan Your Brand FreeMethodology: Scores based on mention frequency, positioning, and sentiment across ChatGPT (GPT-4o), Perplexity (Sonar), and Google AI Overview. 56+ queries tested per category. Scores reflect how often and how prominently each brand appears in AI-generated recommendations. Last updated: February 2026.