SearchIQ AI Keyword Explorer

Keyword research for Google and AI search.

Google search volume and AI chatbot volume sit next to each other, with SERP competitors, related terms and question clusters on the same screen. Spot the keywords where AI demand is pulling ahead of classic search.

No credit card Google + AI volume 6 research languages

Sample keyword data for illustration

Demand from classic search and AI chatbots, compared

Google Search ChatGPT Gemini
Why AI Keyword Explorer

Classic tools show one demand curve.
Your audience now uses two.

Some queries are climbing in AI chatbots while Google volume sits flat. A tool that only reports search volume will never show you those.

Both demand curves together

Google volume and AI volume for every keyword, and the gap between them already worked out.

A map of the topic

The keyword network arranges variations, questions and clusters around your seed. Every node carries its own metrics.

Know who you're up against

Organic SERP competitors load alongside the volume data, so you can size up the field before you pick a keyword.

Three result tabs

One seed keyword.
Three ways to read it.

Start with the numbers. Switch to the network to see how the topic hangs together, and open the deep dive when you need more terms and SERP detail.

Keyword research

Search volume and AI volume for the seed and its related terms, next to the sites ranking for it organically right now.

Best forChoosing which keyword to target
Hit New or search again at any time to refine the seed or switch market.
Multi-market research

Research the market you actually sell in.

Set a country and a language before you research. The same keyword can have strong demand in one market and very little in the next.

  • Country markets

    Pick any DataForSEO country location for each search.

  • Six languages

    Research in en, de, fr, es, hi and pt.

  • Hand off to AI Writer

    Send results to AI Writer through the SearchIQ workflow.

Same keyword, different demand by market
Getting started

From seed keyword to content plan.

STEP 01Input

Enter a seed and market

Type a keyword, set the country and language, and click Research. If nothing comes to mind, try an example like "seo audit tool".

STEP 02Explore

Read the result tabs

Keyword research has volume, SERP and related terms. Keyword network has clusters and AI gap metrics. Deep dive has everything else.

STEP 03Plan

Build your content plan

Shortlist the high-gap keywords you want to target and save question clusters for FAQ content. Hit New to start again.

Country markets, 6 languages, one viewResearch your first keyword →
Planning session

Picking next quarter's articles from one seed.

A content lead researches "seo audit tool" for the US and sees AI volume of 18.4K against 12.1K on Google. Related terms show "ai seo audit" is far bigger in AI chatbots, while "free seo audit" leans Google by 22%. Question nodes from the keyword network go into an FAQ block, and the shortlist goes to AI Writer.

  • Read the gap column before the volume colum
  • A negative gap means Google-first, not low valu
  • Check a second market before you translate anythin
AI Keyword Explorer planning card for the seed seo audit tool showing AI versus Google volume, the biggest gap keyword and the next step.
FAQ

Things people ask us.

How AI volume, markets and the network graph work.

Still have questions?

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What's the difference between search volume and AI volume?

Search volume is classic Google monthly searches. AI volume measures how often people prompt AI engines such as ChatGPT and Gemini with queries around the keyword. The gap between the two tells you where AI search is growing fastest.

Which countries and languages are supported?

You can research any country market in DataForSEO's location list, in six languages: en, de, fr, es, hi and pt. The country field is pre-filled from your project's default, so you only change it when you research another market.

How is the keyword network graph built?

The graph combines DataForSEO Labs related keywords with AI search pattern data. Variations, questions and clusters are grouped around your seed, and each node shows its own metrics so you can compare branches at a glance.

How does this differ from classic keyword tools?

Classic tools report Google volume and stop there. AI Keyword Explorer adds AI chatbot volume, LLM mention counts and the gap between Google and AI demand, so your research covers the questions people now ask chatbots too.

Can I export research results?

Yes, export is available on the Pro and Agency plans. You can also pass results straight to AI Writer through the SearchIQ workflow, which is often quicker than exporting a file.

Find the keywords AI search is growing.

Free to start, no credit card. Enter a seed keyword and you get Google and AI demand side by side within seconds.

Google vs AI volume Keyword network SERP competitors