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When AI recommends a hosting provider, which name comes up first? Real scan data from every major platform.

Leader: Cloudflare (80)
Avg Score: 65
50+ queries tested
Updated February 2026
Cloudflare

cloudflare.com

80
ChatGPT
78
Perplexity
85
Google AI
76
Developer community power
Vercel

vercel.com

73
ChatGPT
72
Perplexity
80
Google AI
68
Fastest growing
DigitalOcean

digitalocean.com

70
ChatGPT
70
Perplexity
75
Google AI
65
4
AWS

aws.amazon.com

72
ChatGPT
65
Perplexity
78
Google AI
72
High on Perplexity, enterprise focus
5
Bluehost

bluehost.com

50
ChatGPT
55
Perplexity
35
Google AI
60
6
GoDaddy

godaddy.com

42
ChatGPT
42
Perplexity
30
Google AI
55

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Key Findings

1

Developer-focused hosts dominate AI recommendations

Cloudflare, Vercel, and DigitalOcean rank highest because developers write about them extensively on GitHub, Stack Overflow, and Reddit. AI training data heavily indexes these sources.

2

Legacy hosts are losing ground fast

Bluehost and GoDaddy are dropping rapidly. Their SEO affiliate model worked for Google rankings but has almost zero impact on AI recommendations.

3

Vercel is the breakout story

Vercel gained 8 points in one month. Its tight integration with Next.js and active presence in developer communities makes it the fastest-rising hosting brand in AI visibility.

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Methodology: Scores based on mention frequency, positioning, and sentiment across ChatGPT (GPT-4o), Perplexity (Sonar), and Google AI Overview. 50+ queries tested per category. Scores reflect how often and how prominently each brand appears in AI-generated recommendations. Last updated: February 2026.