Who AI recommends in the US, industry by industry
Every month we ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude the same buyer questions for each of these 12 industries and write down which businesses they name. The questions never mention a business, so every name in the results is one the AI came up with on its own.
We always show how many answers we actually measured and how many failed. A call that fails never counts as “this business was not named”: it is left out of the numbers entirely.
Immigration lawyers
Green cards, work visas, citizenship and deportation defense for individuals and families in the US.
Last measured: October 21, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, Boundless Immigration, SimpleCitizen
Law firms
General legal help: personal injury, employment, family, estate planning and business law.
Last measured: October 21, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: Kirkland & Ellis, LegalZoom, Sidley Austin
Tax preparers and accountants
Tax filing, bookkeeping and accounting for individuals, freelancers and small businesses.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: Bench, 1-800Accountant, Block Advisors
Digital marketing agencies
SEO, paid ads, social media and digital strategy for businesses.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: WebFX, Disruptive Advertising, SmartSites
HVAC contractors
Installation and repair of air conditioning, heating and heat pumps for homes and businesses.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, Pronto Heating & Air Conditioning, The Comfort Authority
Dentists
General dentistry, implants, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, Affordable Dentures & Implants
Veterinarians
Pet health: checkups, surgery, emergency care and exotic animals.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: BluePearl Pet Hospital, MedVet Chicago, A House Call Vet
Test prep and tutoring
SAT, ACT, GRE and LSAT prep, plus private tutoring for students.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: The Princeton Review, Kaplan, Wyzant
Real estate agents
Buying, selling and renting homes, plus property management.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: Redfin, Compass, Clever Real Estate
Physical therapy clinics
Injury rehab, sports physical therapy and recovery after surgery.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: ATI Physical Therapy, Select Physical Therapy, Luna Physical Therapy
Auto repair shops
Car repair and maintenance: brakes, transmissions and state inspections.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: AAA, Firestone Complete Auto Care, Midas
Corporate online training
E-learning platforms and courses to train employees, from compliance to sales skills.
Last measured: October 22, 2026
32 answers measured, 0 failed
Named most: LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, TalentLMS
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