# BrightLocal: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 19 judge labels across 3 categories by 11 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/brightlocal/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel partner and local marketing | 2% | 13 | 0% | 4 |
| Review and reputation management | 0% | 22 | 0% | 14 |
| Retail, proximity and IoT marketing | 0% | 44 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "BrightLocal (Essential companion tool)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Channel marketing)
- "BrightLocal is the industry standard ... If you only need to look at reviews, it is too complex." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Reviews)
- "Reputable platforms: Birdeye, Podium, ReviewTrackers, NiceJob, GatherUp, BrightLocal" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Reviews)
- "Best value and great reporting/rank tracking; ideal if you manage local SEO actively" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Channel marketing)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.