10 most ranked AI startups by website traffic
If you’re looking for AI-powered solutions, these are the websites to watch—leading the pack are OpenAI and DeepSeek, drawing millions of visitors seeking cutting-edge innovation, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes
OpenAI has been ranked as the leading AI startup in terms of website traffic, scoring 80 points in a new study by the open GPU marketplace Clore.ai, which assessed companies based on valuation, funding, and online traction.
According to the study, OpenAI leads with 556.2 million monthly visitors, alongside a $157bn valuation and $21.9bn in funding, underscoring its industry dominance.
China-based DeepSeek is in second spot with a score of 66.55, driven by a remarkable 2,235.3 per cent surge in website traffic over the past 30 days.
The company’s monthly visitors soared from 11.9 million to 277.9 million, with 10.6 per cent of its traffic coming from the United States.
Clore.ai’s ranking methodology combined data from sources such as the Forbes AI 50 list, Crunchbase, and TechCrunch.
It factored in funding, valuation, and performance metrics, with monthly visitor data sourced from SimilarWeb and website authority scores obtained using Ahrefs.
The final ranking was determined by a weighted sum, giving the highest priority to visitor traffic.
DeepSeek’s valuation remains uncertain, as no official figure has been disclosed. The study used a valuation estimate based on a Forbes prediction.
OpenAI
OpenAI continues to dominate the AI startup space with a massive company valuation of $157bn and the highest funding among all contenders, at $21.9bn.
It attracts a remarkable 556.2 million monthly visitors, far exceeding others, cementing its influence, reputation, and innovation in AI infrastructure, particularly with its ChatGPT product. With a final score of 80, OpenAI is the clear industry leader.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek ranks second overall among the top 50 AI startups, achieving a final score of 66.55.
Despite having a modest valuation of approximately $1bn and minimal funding of $6m, the company’s rapid growth in traffic has propelled it to the top tier of AI startups.
DeepSeek’s traffic has surged by 2,235.30 per cent, rising from 11.9 million to 277.9 million monthly in the last 30 days. Around 10.6 per cent of people are visiting from the USA.
DeepL
Renowned for its AI-powered language translation solutions, DeepL secures the third spot.
Despite a more modest valuation of $2bn, DeepL has a significant monthly visitor count of 191.3 million, making it one of the most accessed AI tools globally.
Its success in the generative AI space, especially in Europe, is reflected in its final score of 63.44.
Anthropic
Anthropic ranks fourth, supported by a valuation of $40bn and funding of $9.7bn.
Known for its advancements in AI models, Anthropic holds a Domain Rating of 84, showcasing strong online credibility.
It attracts 7.9 million monthly visitors. Its overall influence on AI infrastructure is significant, earning it a final score of 63.4.
Character.AI
Character.AI, another major player in generative AI, claims the fifth spot. With a valuation of $2.5bn and funding of $193.1m, the company gets 201.8 million monthly visitors, making it one of the most popular AI startups globally.
Despite a lower Domain Rating (75), its innovative approach and growth in the AI space help it secure a final score of 63.23.
Databricks
Databricks, a leader in data and analytics, takes the sixth spot. With a company valuation of $43bn and funding of $4bn, it continues to influence the AI and big data sectors.
While its monthly visitors are modest at 3.4 million, its strong Domain Rating (83) and innovation in analytics solidify its place with a final score of 62.09.
Perplexity
Perplexity ranks seventh with its innovative approach to AI-powered search.
Backed by a valuation of $8bn and funding of $915m, Perplexity has gained traction, attracting 93.5 million monthly visitors.
With a Domain Rating of 82, it continues to carve out a niche in the AI-driven search market, earning a final score of 61.85.
Notion
Notion, a leader in productivity software enhanced by AI, takes eighth place. With a valuation of $10bn and funding of $343.2m, it demonstrates rapid growth and broad appeal.
A Domain Rating of 91 and 12 million monthly visitors affirm Notion’s strong position in the AI-powered productivity software space, earning it a final score of 60.56.
Hugging Face
Hugging Face, a key player in AI infrastructure ranks ninth. With a valuation of $4.5bn and funding of $395.2m, Hugging Face has established itself as a go-to for open-source AI models and tools.
A Domain Rating of 89 and a monthly visitor count of 21.3 million contributed to its success, earning it a final score of 60.51.
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries, specialising in AI for defence and security, secures the tenth spot. With a $14bn valuation and $3.7bn in funding, it plays a critical role in AI applications for security.
Despite a smaller online presence with 402.3K monthly visitors, its leadership in the defence sector earns Anduril a final score of 60.44.
