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    Obsidian is named by AI engines in 18 questions across 14 segments.

    40 observations5 of 5 engines name itLast seen Sep 9, 2026

    Where it is named

    Questions where Obsidian is named, best average position first
    QuestionAvg positionNamed inEngines
    What is the best knowledge management tool?
    Personal knowledge management
    		#1.7 ±1.13 of 5 answersChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Gemini
    What's the best AI for memory?
    AI Memory
    		#4.01 of 3 answersGoogle AI Mode
    What are the top 5 productivity apps?
    Productivity
    		#4.3 ±1.13 of 5 answersChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Copilot
    What are some good productivity and workflow apps?
    Productivity
    		#5.2 ±2.36 of 8 answersChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Gemini, Copilot
    What are the best mobile software tools?
    Mobile Engineering
    		#7.0 ±4.63 of 14 answersChatGPT, Google AI Mode
    What are the most popular productivity tools?
    Productivity
    		#9.3 ±3.29 of 13 answersChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot
    What are some effective tools for research?
    User Research
    		#10.0 ±1.42 of 5 answersChatGPT, Gemini
    What is the best AI tool for studying science?
    AI for Science
    		#10.01 of 12 answersCopilot
    What are the best tools for developers?
    Developer Education
    		#11.01 of 12 answersCopilot
    What are the top Positioning & category design tools in 2026?
    Positioning
    		#11.01 of 13 answersGemini
    What are the best tools for remote workers?
    Remote Work
    		#12.01 of 15 answersChatGPT
    What are some good tools for developing games?
    Game Development
    		#12.01 of 5 answersGemini
    What are the best tools for Open source?
    Open source
    		#12.01 of 9 answersGemini
    What are design and productivity tools?
    Productivity
    		#15.0 ±5.72 of 3 answersGemini, Perplexity
    What are the best tools for Creator economy & solo business building?
    Creator Economy
    		#15.01 of 12 answersGemini
    What are some common tools used in knowledge management?
    Personal knowledge management
    		#15.5 ±0.72 of 5 answersChatGPT, Perplexity
    What are the top Bootstrapping / indie SaaS tools in 2026?
    Indie SaaS
    		#18.01 of 13 answersPerplexity
    What are the best tools for Developer experience & DevRel?
    Developer Experience
    		#26.01 of 12 answersCopilot

    Which engines name it — and which do not

    • Gemini9 questions
    • ChatGPT8 questions
    • Google AI Mode6 questions
    • Copilot6 questions
    • Perplexity4 questions

    Gemini names Obsidian in 9 questions, ChatGPT names Obsidian in 8 questions, Google AI Mode names Obsidian in 6 questions, Copilot names Obsidian in 6 questions and Perplexity names Obsidian in 4 questions.

    Counted from the questions above. A question may not have run on every engine.

    Where it is strongest and weakest

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    Weakest

    ± is the spread of positions across answers. A wide spread means the ranking is unstable — which means it is winnable.

    Source: ranking answers from 5 AI engines, first seen Aug 17, 2026, last seen Sep 9, 2026. This page is generated from observations only — it is not claimed or edited by Obsidian.