SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Overview

Week of October 18, 2026

Weekly Metric Performance

For the week of October 18, 2026, Ahrefs secured Rank #2 in the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) with a Deca Score of 39.0 and a 32.9% Mention Rate.

RANK
#2
DECA SCORE
39.0
MENTION RATE
32.9%-1.3

Chart History

Last 4 week movement

From Sep 27, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026, Ahrefs recorded a change from Rank #2 to #2 in the SEO (Search Engine Optimization), with a +4.5 pt shift in Deca Score and a +5.1 % shift in Mention Rate.

DECA SCORE
MENTION RATE
4 weeksSep 27, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Segment Position

Top Segments by Visibility

For the week of October 18, 2026, Ahrefs positioned at #2 in Keyword Research & Strategy (68.8% mention), #2 in Off-Page & Link Building (60% mention), and #2 in Mid-Market (45% mention) market segment.

Use Case: Keyword Research & Strategy

#2

68.8% mention

Optimization Scope: Off-Page & Link Building

#2

60% mention

Business Scale: Mid-Market

#2

45% mention

On-Page GEO Patterns

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