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Which AI Search Tools Do Hong Kong People Use in 2026?

Ahrefs 2026 data: ChatGPT leads Hong Kong AI tool visits (973K), Gemini ranks sixth (126K) — here's what it means for your GEO strategy in Hong Kong.

Anson Ng

12 min read

When customers ask an AI assistant "which company is best", is your brand in the answer? That question has a prerequisite: which AI tool are customers actually asking?

Hong Kong is not like other markets — not everyone asks Google Gemini or ChatGPT. This article uses public traffic data to list which AI tools Hong Kong people actually use, then explains what that distribution means for your GEO strategy.

Top 10 AI tools in Hong Kong (2026 monthly visits)

The following figures come from Ahrefs' 2026 public data, reflecting Hong Kong monthly visits to the most popular generative AI tools:

Rank AI tool Hong Kong monthly visits
1 ChatGPT 973K
2 DeepSeek 666K
3 Doubao (豆包) 263K
4 Microsoft Copilot 230K
5 Grok 163K
6 Google Gemini 126K
7 POE 92K
8 Perplexity 88K
9 Notion AI 63K
10 Claude 14K

Two important caveats:

  • Visits do not equal commercial-query share. ChatGPT has the most traffic, but that does not mean Hong Kong B2B or local-service buyers all ask "which one is best" there.
  • The ranking shifts over time. Gemini was not in the top 10 in late 2025; by 2026 it ranked sixth. A year from now the picture will likely look different again.

Why Google Gemini is still the core of GEO in Hong Kong

Gemini ranks only sixth by traffic, but it holds several unique positions:

  1. The Google ecosystem: Gemini is directly connected to Google Search, AI Overview and AI Mode, so your entity signals on Google (website, Schema, third-party directories) reinforce your Gemini answers at the same time.
  2. Hong Kong search context: when local customers search for services (e.g. "tailgate emergency repair"), AI Overview and AI Mode generate answers right inside Google Search results — the surface area goes beyond the Gemini app.
  3. Measurability: GEO without measurement cannot be optimized. GNS-GEO's report platform currently focuses on Google Gemini, outputting visibility share, citation counts, mention rankings and competitor benchmarks — turning "is your brand recommended by AI" into trackable data.

Doubao and DeepSeek: the other frontline for Chinese-language users

Doubao (263K) and DeepSeek (666K) together account for nearly 930K monthly visits — a major second frontline for Chinese-language users in Hong Kong. GNS-GEO has a verified Doubao case: yoyolink (Qiangji Medical), a mainland medical instrument supplier, launched quickly from Hong Kong and within 7 days Doubao went from "no official website, brand name even misspelled" to correctly describing the official site and system.

To be transparent about what is currently verified:

  • Google Gemini: full report platform and multiple real-world cases
  • Doubao: verified case reference (yoyolink)
  • DeepSeek and other engines: we do not claim support until verification is complete — results are counted only after verification

We do not overstate unverified engines — different AI engines read content differently, prefer different citation sources, and update at different rhythms. Working for one engine does not mean it works for all.

Three implications for brands

1. Build a "citable" foundation on Gemini first

An official website, direct-answer FAQs, Schema, and consistent company details (NAP) are the common foundation for every AI engine. Gemini offers measurable reports, making it the right place for phase-one validation.

2. Make sure your brand data is correct on Doubao and other Chinese platforms

Brand name, business scope, website and product details must be consistent across public sources; incorrect data (like yoyolink's initially misspelled brand) keeps getting cited by AI.

3. Do not treat a single engine's result as the whole picture

"Ranked first in Gemini" does not mean "recommended by all AI". As reporting for DeepSeek, Doubao and other platforms opens up, brands should progressively build a cross-engine visibility map.

FAQ

Which AI tool do Hong Kong people use most?

According to Ahrefs 2026 data, ChatGPT leads Hong Kong monthly visits (973K), followed by DeepSeek (666K) and Doubao (263K); Google Gemini ranks sixth (126K).

Should brands focus on Gemini or other AI engines?

Start with Google Gemini — it offers measurable reports, sits directly in the Google Search ecosystem, and is an important entry point for Hong Kong local search context. At the same time, keep your brand data correct on Doubao and other Chinese platforms, and watch DeepSeek as it develops.

How do I know whether my brand is recommended by AI search?

Measure it with a GEO report. GNS-GEO's free report currently focuses on Google Gemini, covering brand visibility share, citation counts, mention rankings and competitor comparison; reporting for Doubao, DeepSeek and other platforms will roll out progressively.

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